Fragrance comparison

Scirocco vs La Gitane

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 78 ratings analysed

4 wins

Scirocco

Paolo Gigli

4.1552 votes

Rank #17,614 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

La Gitane

Nimere Parfums

4.0026 votes

Rank #37,637 Warm SpicyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Scirocco takes 4 of 7 categories.

Scirocco
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, 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.

Scirocco4/7

La Gitane3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SciroccoPaolo Gigli

La GitaneNimere Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 38%Had 26%Want 36%

4.00/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 11%Had 14%Want 76%

Category winnerSciroccoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

48%Like

4%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

52 votes

35%Love

46%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerSciroccoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLa Gitane

SillageLa Gitane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value50

Category winnerSciroccoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

earthy77%

patchouli69%

fresh spicy61%

warm spicy100%

leather91%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy74%

amber65%

smoky56%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PatchouliLavenderBergamotJasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

GingerThymeIrisCardamom

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossVetiverebony tree

Top

PimentoSaffronNutmegCardamomBergamotLemonPetitgrain

Heart

CorianderThymeCarnationAfrican GeraniumJasmineYlang-YlangRoseIris

Base

LeatherSpicy NotesBirchCastoreumJuniperVanillaAmberBenzoin

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Jasmine, Thyme and Iris. Durations are only published for Scirocco, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring46

Summer31

Fall100

Winter62

Day100

Night54

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night33

Category winnerLa GitaneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex38

Women31

Work 34%Casual 31%Date 23%Party 11%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,614

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#37,637

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerSciroccoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Scirocco by Paolo Gigli hits the skin like a warm Mediterranean gust. It opens surprisingly herbal. Crisp bergamot and sharp French lavender flash across the top before an earthy patchouli takes over. Do not expect a sweet hippie oil here. This patchouli feels clean, dry, and distinctly polished. Within twenty minutes…

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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, Scirocco or La Gitane?

Scirocco takes 4 of 7 categories. Scirocco is rated 4.15/5 from 52 votes; La Gitane is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes. Choose Scirocco for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, 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, Scirocco or La Gitane?

La Gitane lasts longest (La Gitane 84/100, Scirocco 79/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Scirocco or La Gitane?

Projection is very close: La Gitane 65/100, Scirocco 63/100 for sillage.

Do Scirocco and La Gitane smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine, Thyme and Iris.

Is Scirocco or La Gitane better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Scirocco and La Gitane?

Scirocco has top notes of Patchouli, Lavender, Bergamot and Jasmine, heart notes of Ginger, Thyme, Iris and Cardamom, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver and ebony tree. 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.