Fragrance comparison

Pride vs La Gitane

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 122 ratings analysed

5 wins

Pride

Boadicea the Victorious

4.2596 votes

Rank #13,603 AmberVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

La Gitane

Nimere Parfums

4.0026 votes

Rank #42,644 Warm SpicyLeather

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pride takes 5 of 7 categories.

Pride
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
La Gitane
Choose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Pride5/7

La Gitane2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PrideBoadicea the Victorious

La GitaneNimere Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 96 votes

Have 21%Had 18%Want 61%

4.00/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 11%Had 14%Want 76%

Category winnerPrideRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

34%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

96 votes

35%Love

46%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerPrideMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLa Gitane

SillagePride

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value50

Category winnerLa GitaneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

vanilla92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

iris61%

warm spicy100%

leather91%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy74%

amber65%

smoky56%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomCorianderApplePink PepperBergamot

Heart

OrrisHeliotropeRoseJasmine

Base

Tonka BeanBenzoinAmberLeatherVanillaPatchouliMuskOakmoss

Top

PimentoSaffronNutmegCardamomBergamotLemonPetitgrain

Heart

CorianderThymeCarnationAfrican GeraniumJasmineYlang-YlangRoseIris

Base

LeatherSpicy NotesBirchCastoreumJuniperVanillaAmberBenzoin

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Coriander, Bergamot and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring87

Summer27

Fall100

Winter73

Day100

Night82

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night33

Category winnerPrideMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex59

Women29

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,603

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#42,644

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerPrideHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cardamom and tart green apple cut through the top of Boadicea the Victorious Pride before dense orris and powdery heliotrope take over the center of the scent. As it settles on skin, warm amber, rich benzoin, and dry leather build a heavy oriental base anchored by patchouli and tonka bean. It fits cool autumn evenings…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Pride or La Gitane?

Pride takes 5 of 7 categories. Pride is rated 4.25/5 from 96 votes; La Gitane is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes. Choose Pride for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose La Gitane for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pride or La Gitane?

La Gitane lasts longest (La Gitane 84/100, Pride 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pride or La Gitane?

Projection is very close: Pride 67/100, La Gitane 65/100 for sillage.

Do Pride and La Gitane smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Coriander, Bergamot and Rose.

Is Pride or La Gitane better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Pride and La Gitane?

Pride has top notes of Cardamom, Coriander, Apple and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Orris, Heliotrope, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Tonka Bean, Benzoin, Amber and Leather. 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.