Mezzo vs La Gitane
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Mezzo takes 3 of 5 categories.
MezzoChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
La GitaneChoose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mezzo3/5
La Gitane2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Mezzo
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- La Gitane
- Sillage & projection
- Mezzo
- Value for money
- Mezzo
- 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
MezzoParis ElyseesLa GitaneNimere ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.35/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 28%Had 34%Want 38%
4.00/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 11%Had 14%Want 76%
Category winnerMezzoRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
45%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
5%Hate
20 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
SillageMezzo
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMezzoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy90%
woody80%
mossy70%
amber60%
white floral50%
warm spicy100%
leather91%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy74%
amber65%
smoky56%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
ThymeLime
Heart2 to 4 hours
JuniperJasmineNutmeg
Base5 to 8 hours
MossAmberSandalowood
Top
PimentoSaffronNutmegCardamomBergamotLemonPetitgrain
Heart
CorianderThymeCarnationAfrican GeraniumJasmineYlang-YlangRoseIris
Base
LeatherSpicy NotesBirchCastoreumJuniperVanillaAmberBenzoin
InformationalShared notesThyme, Juniper, Jasmine and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Mezzo, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring45
Summer18
Fall100
Winter100
Day60
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#51,893
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#42,400
PerfumerNikolay Eremin
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerLa GitaneHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMezzo by Paris Elysees is a classic aromatic fragrance for men, originally released in 2014. It opens with a sharp burst of tart lime balanced by dry, herbal thyme. As the citrus settles, the heart reveals crisp juniper berries, warm culinary nutmeg, and a clean touch of jasmine petal. The base shifts into a tradition…
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, Mezzo or La Gitane?
Mezzo takes 3 of 5 categories. Mezzo is rated 4.35/5 from 20 votes; La Gitane is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes. Choose Mezzo for a aromatic and fresh spicy 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, Mezzo or La Gitane?
La Gitane lasts longest (La Gitane 84/100, Mezzo 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Mezzo or La Gitane?
Projection is very close: Mezzo 67/100, La Gitane 65/100 for sillage.
Do Mezzo and La Gitane smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Thyme, Juniper, Jasmine and Nutmeg.
Is Mezzo or La Gitane better for summer or winter?
Mezzo suits evening wear; La Gitane suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Mezzo and La Gitane?
Mezzo has top notes of Thyme and Lime, heart notes of Juniper, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of Moss, Amber and Sandalowood. 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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