Fragrance comparison

Malabar 2017 vs La Gitane

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 47 ratings analysed

3 wins

Malabar 2017

House of Hautt

4.2421 votes

Rank #45,324 IrisAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

La Gitane

Nimere Parfums

4.0026 votes

Rank #37,364 Warm SpicyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Malabar 2017 takes 3 of 5 categories.

Malabar 2017
Choose it for a iris and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
La Gitane
Choose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Malabar 20173/5

La Gitane2/5

Ratings & consensus: Malabar 2017
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: La Gitane
Sillage & projection: Malabar 2017
Value for money: Malabar 2017
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

Malabar 2017House of Hautt

La GitaneNimere Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 49%Had 17%Want 34%

4.00/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 11%Had 14%Want 76%

Category winnerMalabar 2017Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

33%Like

14%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

21 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

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLa Gitane

SillageMalabar 2017

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMalabar 2017Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

earthy77%

violet69%

soft spicy61%

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

Top15-30 mins

SageMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisCorianderTonka BeanCardamom

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherCedarAmberOakmossVanilla

Top

PimentoSaffronNutmegCardamomBergamotLemonPetitgrain

Heart

CorianderThymeCarnationAfrican GeraniumJasmineYlang-YlangRoseIris

Base

LeatherSpicy NotesBirchCastoreumJuniperVanillaAmberBenzoin

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Iris, Coriander and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Malabar 2017, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring15

Summer23

Fall100

Winter92

Day39

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 35%Work 27%Casual 23%Party 15%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,324

PerfumerEdison Fujita

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,364

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLa GitaneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

House of Hautt Malabar 2017 pairs earthy rootiness with smooth warmth. The scent opens on bitter bergamot and dry sage, giving off a brief aromatic spark before powdery iris takes total command. You will not find soapy florals here. Instead, rich cardamom and sweet tonka bean wrap around the iris heart to create a plu…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Malabar 2017 or La Gitane?

Malabar 2017 takes 3 of 5 categories. Malabar 2017 is rated 4.24/5 from 21 votes; La Gitane is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes. Choose Malabar 2017 for a iris and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose La Gitane for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Malabar 2017 or La Gitane?

La Gitane lasts longest (La Gitane 84/100, Malabar 2017 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Malabar 2017 or La Gitane?

Malabar 2017 projects furthest (Malabar 2017 78/100, La Gitane 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Malabar 2017 and La Gitane smell similar?

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

Is Malabar 2017 or La Gitane better for summer or winter?

Malabar 2017 suits evening wear; La Gitane suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Malabar 2017 and La Gitane?

Malabar 2017 has top notes of Sage, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Coriander, Tonka Bean and Cardamom, a base of Leather, Cedar, Amber and Oakmoss. 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.