Fragrance comparison

Panache Original vs La Gitane

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 98 ratings analysed

6 wins

Panache Original

Lentheric

4.2872 votes

Rank #12,105 AldehydicAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

La Gitane

Nimere Parfums

4.0026 votes

Rank #38,482 Warm SpicyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Panache Original takes 6 of 7 categories.

Panache Original
Choose it for a aldehydic 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.

Panache Original6/7

La Gitane1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Panache OriginalLentheric

La GitaneNimere Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 33%Had 39%Want 28%

4.00/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 11%Had 14%Want 76%

Category winnerPanache OriginalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

40%Like

1%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

72 votes

35%Love

46%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerPanache OriginalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLa Gitane

SillagePanache Original

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value50

Category winnerPanache OriginalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aldehydic100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

woody69%

mossy61%

warm spicy100%

leather91%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy74%

amber65%

smoky56%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesCorianderOrangeLemonThyme

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangRoseJasmineIrisLilyGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossMuskMyrrhSandalwood

Top

PimentoSaffronNutmegCardamomBergamotLemonPetitgrain

Heart

CorianderThymeCarnationAfrican GeraniumJasmineYlang-YlangRoseIris

Base

LeatherSpicy NotesBirchCastoreumJuniperVanillaAmberBenzoin

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Lemon, Thyme and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Panache Original, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer44

Fall61

Winter89

Day100

Night58

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night33

Category winnerPanache OriginalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

Work 38%Casual 30%Date 19%Party 14%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,105

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#38,482

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerPanache OriginalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Panache Original by Lentheric is an assertive floral aldehyde built around sparkling soapiness and dry forest moss. The first spray delivers a biting wash of aldehydes, tart lemon peel, and dry coriander seed. It wakes your nose up fast. Within thirty minutes, that prickly initial burst softens into a dense bouquet of…

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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, Panache Original or La Gitane?

Panache Original takes 6 of 7 categories. Panache Original is rated 4.28/5 from 72 votes; La Gitane is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes. Choose Panache Original for a aldehydic 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, Panache Original or La Gitane?

La Gitane lasts longest (La Gitane 84/100, Panache Original 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Panache Original or La Gitane?

Panache Original projects furthest (Panache Original 70/100, La Gitane 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Panache Original and La Gitane smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Coriander, Lemon, Thyme and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Panache Original or La Gitane better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Panache Original and La Gitane?

Panache Original has top notes of Aldehydes, Coriander, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Myrrh and Sandalwood. 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.