Fragrance comparison

Wars of the Roses vs La Gitane

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 35 ratings analysed

3 wins

Wars of the Roses

King's Palace Perfumery

4.679 votes

Rank #29,156 LeatherSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

La Gitane

Nimere Parfums

4.0026 votes

Rank #38,482 Warm SpicyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Wars of the Roses takes 3 of 3 categories.

Wars of the Roses
Choose it for a leather and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
La Gitane
Choose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Wars of the Roses3/3

La Gitane0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Wars of the Roses
Sillage & projection: Wars of the Roses
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Wars of the Roses

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Wars of the RosesKing's Palace Perfumery

La GitaneNimere Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 15%Had 4%Want 81%

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

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 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

⏱ Longevity92

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityWars of the Roses

SillageWars of the Roses

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

leather100%

smoky92%

rose84%

amber77%

floral69%

fruity61%

warm spicy100%

leather91%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy74%

amber65%

smoky56%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both leather, smoky and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LeatherRed RoseWhite RoseIncenseSuedeBlack CurrantOsmanthusIrisPetitgrainBirchCoriander

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PimentoSaffronNutmegCardamomBergamotLemonPetitgrain

Heart

CorianderThymeCarnationAfrican GeraniumJasmineYlang-YlangRoseIris

Base

LeatherSpicy NotesBirchCastoreumJuniperVanillaAmberBenzoin

InformationalShared notesLeather, Iris, Petitgrain and Birch. 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

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,156

PerfumerMarlen Harrison

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#38,482

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerWars of the RosesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Wars of the Roses is a dark rose and leather fragrance with a warm, smoky edge. Reviewers describe the rose as clear and inviting, with leather, incense, black currant, birch tar and suede giving it depth rather than a clean floral feel. It suits someone who likes sweet leather, rich rose, and noticeable wear. The fee…

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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, Wars of the Roses or La Gitane?

Wars of the Roses takes 3 of 3 categories. Wars of the Roses is rated 4.67/5 from 9 votes; La Gitane is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes. Choose Wars of the Roses for a leather and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose La Gitane for a warm spicy and leather character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Wars of the Roses or La Gitane?

Wars of the Roses lasts longest (Wars of the Roses 92/100, La Gitane 84/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Wars of the Roses or La Gitane?

Wars of the Roses projects furthest (Wars of the Roses 71/100, La Gitane 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Wars of the Roses and La Gitane smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather, smoky and amber accords. Common notes include Leather, Iris, Petitgrain and Birch.

Is Wars of the Roses or La Gitane better for summer or winter?

Wars of the Roses suits day or night wear; La Gitane suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Wars of the Roses and La Gitane?

Wars of the Roses features Leather, Red Rose, White Rose, Incense and Suede. 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.