La Gitane vs Shadi
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
La Gitane takes 4 of 4 categories.
La GitaneChoose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
ShadiChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear.
La Gitane4/4
Shadi0/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- La Gitane
- Sillage & projection
- La Gitane
- Value for money
- La Gitane
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- La Gitane
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
La GitaneNimere ParfumsShadiAkbariWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 11%Had 14%Want 76%
3.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 17%Had 17%Want 67%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate35%Love
46%Like
4%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate
26 votes
0%Love
50%Like
50%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLa Gitane
SillageLa Gitane
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLa GitaneBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
leather91%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy74%
amber65%
smoky56%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
leather84%
fresh spicy77%
white floral69%
patchouli61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both warm spicy, leather and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PimentoSaffronNutmegCardamomBergamotLemonPetitgrain
Heart
CorianderThymeCarnationAfrican GeraniumJasmineYlang-YlangRoseIris
Base
LeatherSpicy NotesBirchCastoreumJuniperVanillaAmberBenzoin
Top
Pink PepperCardamomNutmeg
Heart
Orange BlossomCranberrySaffronMyrrh
Base
PatchouliLeatherCedar
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Nutmeg, Cardamom and Leather. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter60
Day100
Night33
Spring0
Summer0
Fall50
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#42,644
PerfumerNikolay Eremin
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#69,514
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerLa GitaneHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLa Gitane by Nimere Parfums creates an atmosphere of bohemian mystery, blending pimento and saffron with a dense, resinous base. This 2016 release captures a nomadic, camp-fire vibe through heavy leather and animalic notes. It suits those seeking a dark, spicy, and original scent for cold autumn evenings or crisp wint…
Reviews →Shadi by Akbari opens bright and spicy, with pink pepper and cardamom over a warm nutmeg hum. It moves into a floral resin core where orange blossom meets saffron, myrrh, and a tart cranberry twist. The dry-down leans woody and leathered, with patchouli and cedar adding a darker, more evening-leaning finish. It reads …
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, La Gitane or Shadi?
La Gitane takes 4 of 4 categories. La Gitane is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes; Shadi is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose La Gitane for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Shadi for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, La Gitane or Shadi?
La Gitane lasts longest (La Gitane 84/100, Shadi 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, La Gitane or Shadi?
La Gitane projects furthest (La Gitane 65/100, Shadi 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do La Gitane and Shadi smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, leather and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Nutmeg, Cardamom and Leather.
Is La Gitane or Shadi better for summer or winter?
La Gitane suits daytime wear; Shadi suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in La Gitane and Shadi?
La Gitane has top notes of Pimento, Saffron, Nutmeg and Cardamom, heart notes of Coriander, Thyme, Carnation and African Geranium, a base of Leather, Spicy Notes, Birch and Castoreum. Shadi has top notes of Pink Pepper, Cardamom and Nutmeg, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Cranberry, Saffron and Myrrh, a base of Patchouli, Leather and Cedar.
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