Fragrance comparison

Sandalo vs La Gitane

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 97 ratings analysed

Sandalo

Santa Maria Novella

3.8271 votes

Rank #17,069 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

La Gitane

Nimere Parfums

4.0026 votes

Rank #37,169 Warm SpicyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

La Gitane takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Sandalo3/7

La Gitane4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SandaloSanta Maria Novella

La GitaneNimere Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 30%Had 5%Want 65%

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

35%Love

35%Like

10%Ok

15%Dislike

4%Hate

71 votes

35%Love

46%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerLa GitaneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLa Gitane

SillageLa Gitane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value50

Category winnerSandaloBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

warm spicy100%

leather91%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy74%

amber65%

smoky56%

Scent match47%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

Top

LemonBergamot

Heart

ThymeRose

Base

SandalwoodBenzoinPatchouli

Top

PimentoSaffronNutmegCardamomBergamotLemonPetitgrain

Heart

CorianderThymeCarnationAfrican GeraniumJasmineYlang-YlangRoseIris

Base

LeatherSpicy NotesBirchCastoreumJuniperVanillaAmberBenzoin

InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Thyme 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

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night92

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night33

Category winnerSandaloMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men70

Unisex30

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,069

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#37,169

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerSandaloHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Santa Maria Novella Sandalo opens with a brisk, natural splash of Italian lemon and bitter bergamot, paired immediately with an aromatic dose of crushed green thyme. Unlike creamy department store sandalwoods, this blend focuses on an unsweetened, herbal wood profile inspired by traditional Florentine compounding. As…

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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, Sandalo or La Gitane?

La Gitane takes 4 of 7 categories. Sandalo is rated 3.82/5 from 71 votes; La Gitane is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes. Choose Sandalo for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose La Gitane for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sandalo or La Gitane?

La Gitane lasts longest (La Gitane 84/100, Sandalo 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sandalo or La Gitane?

La Gitane projects furthest (La Gitane 65/100, Sandalo 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sandalo and La Gitane smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Thyme and Rose.

Is Sandalo or La Gitane better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Sandalo and La Gitane?

Sandalo has top notes of Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Thyme and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin and Patchouli. 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.