Fragrance comparison

Sordid vs La Gitane

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 30 ratings analysed

Sordid

Mirus Fine Fragrance

4.254 votes

Rank #41,167 AmberAnimalic

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

La Gitane

Nimere Parfums

4.0026 votes

Rank #38,682 Warm SpicyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

La Gitane takes 2 of 3 categories.

Sordid
Choose it for a amber and animalic character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
La Gitane
Choose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Sordid1/3

La Gitane2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SordidMirus Fine Fragrance

La GitaneNimere Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

4.00/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 11%Had 14%Want 76%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

35%Love

46%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySordid

SillageLa Gitane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

animalic83%

woody65%

balsamic48%

patchouli30%

warm spicy100%

leather91%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy74%

amber65%

smoky56%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AmberAmbergrisPatchouliPetitgrainBergamotVioletSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PimentoSaffronNutmegCardamomBergamotLemonPetitgrain

Heart

CorianderThymeCarnationAfrican GeraniumJasmineYlang-YlangRoseIris

Base

LeatherSpicy NotesBirchCastoreumJuniperVanillaAmberBenzoin

InformationalShared notesAmber, Petitgrain and Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,167

PerfumerNeal Peters

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#38,682

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLa GitaneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sordid leans into a dense amber style with an animalic, woody edge. Reviewers describe it as warm, decadent, sharp, and intense, with a mossy, slightly creamy feel that can read almost cinnamon-like in wear. This looks best suited to experienced amber lovers who enjoy bold texture over easy freshness. It may suit cool…

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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, Sordid or La Gitane?

La Gitane takes 2 of 3 categories. Sordid is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; La Gitane is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes. Choose Sordid for a amber and animalic character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose La Gitane for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sordid or La Gitane?

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

Which projects more, Sordid or La Gitane?

La Gitane projects furthest (La Gitane 65/100, Sordid 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sordid and La Gitane smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Amber, Petitgrain and Bergamot.

Is Sordid or La Gitane better for summer or winter?

Sordid suits evening wear; La Gitane suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sordid and La Gitane?

Sordid features Amber, Ambergris, Patchouli, Petitgrain and Bergamot. 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.