Fragrance comparison

Suédois vs La Gitane

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 96 ratings analysed

Suédois

Euphorium Brooklyn

4.0370 votes

Rank #12,700 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

La Gitane

Nimere Parfums

4.0026 votes

Rank #38,386 Warm SpicyLeather

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

La Gitane takes 4 of 7 categories.

Suédois
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
La Gitane
Choose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Suédois3/7

La Gitane4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SuédoisEuphorium Brooklyn

La GitaneNimere Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 70 votes

Have 18%Had 18%Want 64%

4.00/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 11%Had 14%Want 76%

Category winnerSuédoisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

37%Like

9%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

70 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

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLa Gitane

SillageLa Gitane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value50

Category winnerSuédoisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

leather84%

balsamic77%

aromatic69%

warm spicy61%

warm spicy100%

leather91%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy74%

amber65%

smoky56%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both leather, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

SuedeWhipped CreamLabdanumCastoreumSandalwoodMyrrhPatchouliBirchAmbergrisBenzoinRaspberryCardamom

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PimentoSaffronNutmegCardamomBergamotLemonPetitgrain

Heart

CorianderThymeCarnationAfrican GeraniumJasmineYlang-YlangRoseIris

Base

LeatherSpicy NotesBirchCastoreumJuniperVanillaAmberBenzoin

InformationalShared notesCastoreum, Birch, Benzoin and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Suédois, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring41

Summer9

Fall95

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night33

Category winnerLa GitaneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men36

Unisex55

Women9

Casual 35%Date 32%Party 22%Work 11%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,700

PerfumerStephen Dirkes

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#38,386

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerSuédoisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Euphorium Brooklyn Suédois treats suede with unusual, tactile warmth. The scent does not mimic a standard luxury department store purse. Instead, it hits the skin with savory cardamom, herbal clary sage, and a peculiar dash of pickled resin that feels bold and rustic. Soon, soft suede spreads out over rich labdanum, s…

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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, Suédois or La Gitane?

La Gitane takes 4 of 7 categories. Suédois is rated 4.03/5 from 70 votes; La Gitane is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes. Choose Suédois for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose La Gitane for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Suédois or La Gitane?

La Gitane lasts longest (La Gitane 84/100, Suédois 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Suédois or La Gitane?

La Gitane projects furthest (La Gitane 65/100, Suédois 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Suédois and La Gitane smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Castoreum, Birch, Benzoin and Cardamom.

Is Suédois or La Gitane better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Suédois and La Gitane?

Suédois features Suede, Whipped Cream, Labdanum, Castoreum and Sandalwood. 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.