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My Diamond vs La Gitane

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

Updated 83 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

My Diamond takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • My Diamond

    Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • La Gitane

    Choose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

My Diamond4/7
La Gitane3/7
Ratings & consensus
La Gitane
Community sentiment
My Diamond
Longevity
La Gitane
Sillage & projection
La Gitane
Value for money
My Diamond
Versatility
My Diamond
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
My Diamond

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
My DiamondPascal Morabito
La GitaneNimere Parfums
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.86/ 5 · 57 votes
Have 37%Had 18%Want 45%
4.00/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 11%Had 14%Want 76%
Category winnerLa GitaneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
19%Love
58%Like
16%Ok
4%Dislike
4%Hate

57 votes

35%Love
46%Like
4%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerMy DiamondMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity52
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity84
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityLa Gitane

SillageLa Gitane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value79
¤ Price value50
Category winnerMy DiamondBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
powdery92%
violet84%
iris77%
citrus69%
amber61%
warm spicy100%
leather91%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy74%
amber65%
smoky56%
Scent match13%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
LilacMagnoliaLimewood
Heart
VioletTuberoseCarnationNutmeg
Base
IrisAmberMuskVanilla
Top
PimentoSaffronNutmegCardamomBergamotLemonPetitgrain
Heart
CorianderThymeCarnationAfrican GeraniumJasmineYlang-YlangRoseIris
Base
LeatherSpicy NotesBirchCastoreumJuniperVanillaAmberBenzoin
InformationalShared notesCarnation, Nutmeg, Iris and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer77
Fall86
Winter41
Day100
Night23
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter60
Day100
Night33
Category winnerMy DiamondMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex11
Women89
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,715

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,400

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMy DiamondHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pascal Morabito My Diamond opens with a crisp burst of limewood paired with sweet magnolia and dewy lilac. Within ten minutes, the initial zesty brightness fades into a soft, velvety heart where powdery violet and delicate tuberose dominate. A pinch of nutmeg adds subtle warmth alongside spicy carnation, keeping the f…

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…

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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, My Diamond or La Gitane?

My Diamond takes 4 of 7 categories. My Diamond is rated 3.86/5 from 57 votes; La Gitane is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes. Choose My Diamond for a floral and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose La Gitane for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, My Diamond or La Gitane?

La Gitane lasts longest (La Gitane 84/100, My Diamond 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, My Diamond or La Gitane?

La Gitane projects furthest (La Gitane 65/100, My Diamond 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do My Diamond and La Gitane smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Carnation, Nutmeg, Iris and Amber.

Is My Diamond or La Gitane better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in My Diamond and La Gitane?

My Diamond has top notes of Lilac, Magnolia and Limewood, heart notes of Violet, Tuberose, Carnation and Nutmeg, a base of Iris, Amber, Musk and Vanilla. 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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