Fragrance comparison

Maestrale vs La Gitane

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 7 Nov 2026 83 ratings analysed

6 wins

Maestrale

Profumi di Pantelleria · 2018

4.1457 votes

Rank #17,365 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

La Gitane

Nimere Parfums

4.0026 votes

Rank #40,817 Warm SpicyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maestrale takes 6 of 7 categories.

Maestrale
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
La Gitane
Choose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Maestrale6/7

La Gitane1/7

Ratings & consensus: Maestrale
Community sentiment: Maestrale
Longevity: La Gitane
Sillage & projection: Maestrale
Value for money: Maestrale
Versatility: Maestrale
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Maestrale

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

MaestraleProfumi di Pantelleria

La GitaneNimere Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 37%Had 17%Want 46%

4.00/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 11%Had 14%Want 76%

Category winnerMaestraleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

47%Like

4%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

35%Love

46%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerMaestraleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLa Gitane

SillageMaestrale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMaestraleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody77%

aromatic61%

citrus38%

warm spicy100%

leather91%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy74%

amber65%

smoky56%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top30 to 45 minutes

GrapefruitJuniper BerriesSaffron

Heart3 to 5 hours

CardamomRumCorianderCarnationIris

Base5 to 8 hours

RaspberryCashmeranVetiver

Top

PimentoSaffronNutmegCardamomBergamotLemonPetitgrain

Heart

CorianderThymeCarnationAfrican GeraniumJasmineYlang-YlangRoseIris

Base

LeatherSpicy NotesBirchCastoreumJuniperVanillaAmberBenzoin

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Cardamom, Coriander and Carnation. Durations are only published for Maestrale, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall79

Winter29

Day100

Night53

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night33

Category winnerMaestraleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,365

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched2018

Reviews6

Overall rank#40,817

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMaestraleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Maestrale by Profumi di Pantelleria opens with a brisk burst of tart grapefruit, herbal juniper berries, and dry saffron. As the crisp top fades, the fragrance moves into an aromatic and spicy core led by cardamom, warm rum, and green coriander, cushioned by soft iris and spicy carnation. The base settles into earthy …

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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…

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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, Maestrale or La Gitane?

Maestrale takes 6 of 7 categories. Maestrale is rated 4.14/5 from 57 votes; La Gitane is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes. Choose Maestrale for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose La Gitane for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Maestrale or La Gitane?

La Gitane lasts longest (La Gitane 84/100, Maestrale 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Maestrale or La Gitane?

Maestrale projects furthest (Maestrale 72/100, La Gitane 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Maestrale and La Gitane smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cardamom, Coriander and Carnation.

Is Maestrale or La Gitane better for summer or winter?

For summer, Maestrale is the stronger pick. For winter, La Gitane is the stronger pick. Maestrale suits daytime wear; La Gitane suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Maestrale and La Gitane?

Maestrale has top notes of Grapefruit, Juniper Berries and Saffron, heart notes of Cardamom, Rum, Coriander and Carnation, a base of Raspberry, Cashmeran and Vetiver. 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.