Lawrence vs La Gitane
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
26%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Lawrence takes 4 of 5 categories.
LawrenceChoose it for a rum and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
La GitaneChoose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lawrence4/5
La Gitane1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Lawrence
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- La Gitane
- Sillage & projection
- Lawrence
- Value for money
- Lawrence
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Lawrence
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
LawrenceAthena FragrancesLa GitaneNimere ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.82/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 43%Had 0%Want 57%
4.00/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 11%Had 14%Want 76%
Category winnerLawrenceRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate82%Love
18%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
35%Love
46%Like
4%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate
26 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLa Gitane
SillageLawrence
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLawrenceBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothrum100%
warm spicy92%
soft spicy84%
white floral77%
sweet69%
amber61%
warm spicy100%
leather91%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy74%
amber65%
smoky56%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both warm spicy and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Pink PepperRumBitter OrangeCardamomSuedeJuniperBergamot
Heart
White TobaccoOrrisDried FruitsSandalwoodOsmanthusTuberoseSaffron
Base
Tonka BeanMyrrhYlang-YlangPatchouliLabdanumVanillaCedarMusk
Top
PimentoSaffronNutmegCardamomBergamotLemonPetitgrain
Heart
CorianderThymeCarnationAfrican GeraniumJasmineYlang-YlangRoseIris
Base
LeatherSpicy NotesBirchCastoreumJuniperVanillaAmberBenzoin
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Juniper, Bergamot and Saffron. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring44
Summer22
Fall89
Winter100
Day71
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter60
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#38,096
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#42,216
PerfumerNikolay Eremin
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerLawrenceHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLawrence by Athena Fragrances hits skin with dark rum, bitter orange, and smooth suede. Cardamom and white tobacco simmer at the core, while myrrh, tonka bean, and labdanum build a rich resinous base. Built for cool autumn evenings and winter leather jackets, it offers a dense, boozy warmth with a quiet floral contras…
Reviews →La 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 →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, Lawrence or La Gitane?
Lawrence takes 4 of 5 categories. Lawrence is rated 4.82/5 from 11 votes; La Gitane is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes. Choose Lawrence for a rum and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose La Gitane for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Lawrence or La Gitane?
La Gitane lasts longest (La Gitane 84/100, Lawrence 80/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Lawrence or La Gitane?
Projection is very close: Lawrence 66/100, La Gitane 65/100 for sillage.
Do Lawrence and La Gitane smell similar?
Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Juniper, Bergamot and Saffron.
Is Lawrence or La Gitane better for summer or winter?
Lawrence suits evening wear; La Gitane suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Lawrence and La Gitane?
Lawrence has top notes of Pink Pepper, Rum, Bitter Orange and Cardamom, heart notes of White Tobacco, Orris, Dried Fruits and Sandalwood, a base of Tonka Bean, Myrrh, Ylang-Ylang and Patchouli. 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.
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