La Gitane vs Simple Pleasures
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
13%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
La Gitane takes 3 of 4 categories.
La GitaneChoose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Simple PleasuresChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
La Gitane3/4
Simple Pleasures1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- La Gitane
- Sillage & projection
- La Gitane
- Value for money
- Simple Pleasures
- 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 ParfumsSimple PleasuresThe Dua BrandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 11%Had 14%Want 76%
4.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 40%Had 40%Want 20%
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
25%Love
50%Like
25%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 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 winnerSimple PleasuresBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
leather91%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy74%
amber65%
smoky56%
woody100%
amber92%
vanilla84%
soft spicy77%
powdery69%
earthy61%
Scent match13%Clearly different · both amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PimentoSaffronNutmegCardamomBergamotLemonPetitgrain
Heart
CorianderThymeCarnationAfrican GeraniumJasmineYlang-YlangRoseIris
Base
LeatherSpicy NotesBirchCastoreumJuniperVanillaAmberBenzoin
Notes
Woodsy NotesPink PepperPatchouliCorianderAmbergrisTangerineVanillaBenzoinOakmossVioletCedar
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesCoriander, Vanilla and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Simple Pleasures, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter60
Day100
Night33
Spring100
Summer100
Fall67
Winter33
Day100
Night33
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#41,183
PerfumerNikolay Eremin
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#55,703
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
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 →Simple Pleasures by The Dua Brand is an Extrait de Parfum built around crisp woods, warm resin, and a lively spicy opening. It begins with bright tangerine, peppery pink pepper, and dry coriander, creating an energetic and clean introduction. The scent quickly introduces a gentle floral touch of powdery violet before …
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 Simple Pleasures?
La Gitane takes 3 of 4 categories. La Gitane is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes; Simple Pleasures is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose La Gitane for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Simple Pleasures for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, La Gitane or Simple Pleasures?
La Gitane lasts longest (La Gitane 84/100, Simple Pleasures 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, La Gitane or Simple Pleasures?
La Gitane projects furthest (La Gitane 65/100, Simple Pleasures 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do La Gitane and Simple Pleasures smell similar?
Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Coriander, Vanilla and Benzoin.
Is La Gitane or Simple Pleasures better for summer or winter?
La Gitane suits daytime wear; Simple Pleasures suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in La Gitane and Simple Pleasures?
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. Simple Pleasures features Woodsy Notes, Pink Pepper, Patchouli, Coriander and Ambergris.
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