La Gitane vs Sublime
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
25%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Sublime takes 5 of 7 categories.
La GitaneChoose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
SublimeChoose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
La Gitane2/7
Sublime5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Sublime
- Community sentiment
- Sublime
- Longevity
- La Gitane
- Sillage & projection
- Sublime
- Value for money
- Sublime
- Versatility
- La Gitane
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Sublime
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
La GitaneNimere ParfumsSublimeAura PerfumeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 11%Had 14%Want 76%
4.25/ 5 · 676 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerSublimeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate35%Love
46%Like
4%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate
26 votes
56%Love
31%Like
8%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
223 votes
Category winnerSublimeMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLa Gitane
SillageSublime
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSublimeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
leather91%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy74%
amber65%
smoky56%
vanilla100%
amber92%
citrus84%
powdery77%
aromatic69%
iris61%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both amber and aromatic
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
LemonBergamot
Heart
IrisHedione
Base
VanillaBenzoinAmbergrisTonka BeanMuskWoody Notes
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Iris and Vanilla. 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
Spring85
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerLa GitaneMost 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#310
PerfumerCécile Zarokian
Launched—
Reviews171
Category winnerSublimeHigher 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 →Sublime by Aura Perfume is a balanced citrus and iris blend that leans heavily into a warm, vanilla-laden base. This 2015 release offers a versatile experience for both men and women who appreciate a powdery aromatic profile. It performs reliably during spring days and chilly winter evenings alike, providing a consist…
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 Sublime?
Sublime takes 5 of 7 categories. La Gitane is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes; Sublime is rated 4.25/5 from 676 votes. Choose La Gitane for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sublime for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, La Gitane or Sublime?
They last about the same: La Gitane 84/100, Sublime 82/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, La Gitane or Sublime?
Sublime projects furthest (Sublime 69/100, La Gitane 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do La Gitane and Sublime smell similar?
Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Iris and Vanilla.
Is La Gitane or Sublime better for summer or winter?
For summer, La Gitane is the stronger pick. For winter, Sublime is the stronger pick. La Gitane suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in La Gitane and Sublime?
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. Sublime has top notes of Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris and Hedione, a base of Vanilla, Benzoin, Ambergris and Tonka Bean.
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