Fragrance comparison

Puma Man vs La Gitane

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 57 ratings analysed

4 wins

Puma Man

Puma

4.0331 votes

Rank #18,578 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

La Gitane

Nimere Parfums

4.0026 votes

Rank #37,504 Warm SpicyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Puma Man takes 4 of 7 categories.

Puma Man
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
La Gitane
Choose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Puma Man4/7

La Gitane3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Puma ManPuma

La GitaneNimere Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 27%Had 47%Want 27%

4.00/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 11%Had 14%Want 76%

Category winnerPuma ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

52%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

35%Love

46%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerPuma ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLa Gitane

SillageLa Gitane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value50

Category winnerPuma ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

lavender61%

warm spicy100%

leather91%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy74%

amber65%

smoky56%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both aromatic, warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LimeJuniperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderSpicesFreesiaCorianderPimento

Base4-6 hrs

LeatherOakmossMusk

Top

PimentoSaffronNutmegCardamomBergamotLemonPetitgrain

Heart

CorianderThymeCarnationAfrican GeraniumJasmineYlang-YlangRoseIris

Base

LeatherSpicy NotesBirchCastoreumJuniperVanillaAmberBenzoin

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Bergamot, Coriander and Pimento. Durations are only published for Puma Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall29

Winter12

Day100

Night31

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night33

Category winnerLa GitaneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Casual 44%Work 32%Date 13%Party 11%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,578

PerfumerNatalie Gracia-Cetto

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#37,504

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerPuma ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Puma Man opens with an energetic burst of tart lime, bright bergamot, and crisp piney juniper that immediately wakes up your senses. Give it two minutes for the initial alcohol rush to settle. Soon after, a dry herbal heart of English lavender, cracked coriander, and warm pimento pepper moves forward, adding surprisin…

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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, Puma Man or La Gitane?

Puma Man takes 4 of 7 categories. Puma Man is rated 4.03/5 from 31 votes; La Gitane is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes. Choose Puma Man for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. 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, Puma Man or La Gitane?

La Gitane lasts longest (La Gitane 84/100, Puma Man 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Puma Man or La Gitane?

La Gitane projects furthest (La Gitane 65/100, Puma Man 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Puma Man and La Gitane smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper, Bergamot, Coriander and Pimento.

Is Puma Man or La Gitane better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Puma Man and La Gitane?

Puma Man has top notes of Lime, Juniper and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Spices, Freesia and Coriander, a base of Leather, Oakmoss and Musk. 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.