Malbec Icon vs La Gitane
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Malbec Icon takes 4 of 7 categories.
Malbec IconChoose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
La GitaneChoose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Malbec Icon4/7
La Gitane3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Malbec Icon
- Community sentiment
- Malbec Icon
- Longevity
- La Gitane
- Sillage & projection
- La Gitane
- Value for money
- Malbec Icon
- Versatility
- La Gitane
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Malbec Icon
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Malbec IconO BoticárioLa GitaneNimere ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.06/ 5 · 319 votes
Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%
4.00/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 11%Had 14%Want 76%
Category winnerMalbec IconRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate39%Love
41%Like
10%Ok
4%Dislike
5%Hate
319 votes
35%Love
46%Like
4%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate
26 votes
Category winnerMalbec IconMost 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 winnerMalbec IconBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
patchouli69%
citrus61%
warm spicy100%
leather91%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy74%
amber65%
smoky56%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Black PepperCardamomBergamotThymeLemon
Heart
LavenderNutmegCedar Leaves
Base
CedarPatchouliBirchVetiverAmber
Top
PimentoSaffronNutmegCardamomBergamotLemonPetitgrain
Heart
CorianderThymeCarnationAfrican GeraniumJasmineYlang-YlangRoseIris
Base
LeatherSpicy NotesBirchCastoreumJuniperVanillaAmberBenzoin
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Bergamot, Thyme and Lemon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring99
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter60
Day100
Night33
Category winnerLa GitaneMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#28,454
PerfumerAlexis Grugeon
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#42,289
PerfumerNikolay Eremin
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerMalbec IconHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMalbec Icon by O Boticário is a crisp, woody chypre built around vibrant spices and clean forest woods. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of cracked black pepper, zesty lemon, and herbal thyme that immediately wakes up the senses. As it warms on the skin, smooth cedar leaves, aromatic lavender, and warm nutmeg cr…
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, Malbec Icon or La Gitane?
Malbec Icon takes 4 of 7 categories. Malbec Icon is rated 4.06/5 from 319 votes; La Gitane is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes. Choose Malbec Icon for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter. Choose La Gitane for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Malbec Icon or La Gitane?
La Gitane lasts longest (La Gitane 84/100, Malbec Icon 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Malbec Icon or La Gitane?
La Gitane projects furthest (La Gitane 65/100, Malbec Icon 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Malbec Icon and La Gitane smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Bergamot, Thyme and Lemon.
Is Malbec Icon or La Gitane better for summer or winter?
For summer, Malbec Icon is the stronger pick. For winter, Malbec Icon is the stronger pick. La Gitane suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Malbec Icon and La Gitane?
Malbec Icon has top notes of Black Pepper, Cardamom, Bergamot and Thyme, heart notes of Lavender, Nutmeg and Cedar Leaves, a base of Cedar, Patchouli, Birch 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.
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