Fragrance comparison

Wode (Scent) vs La Gitane

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 115 ratings analysed

Wode (Scent)

Boudicca

4.0089 votes

Rank #13,866 AmberAromatic

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61%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

La Gitane

Nimere Parfums

4.0026 votes

Rank #38,448 Warm SpicyLeather

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

La Gitane takes 4 of 7 categories.

Wode (Scent)
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime 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.

Wode (Scent)2/7

La Gitane4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Wode (Scent)Boudicca

La GitaneNimere Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 25%Had 11%Want 65%

4.00/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 11%Had 14%Want 76%

Category winnerWode (Scent)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

27%Like

1%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

89 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

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLa Gitane

SillageLa Gitane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

leather84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

fresh spicy61%

warm spicy100%

leather91%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy74%

amber65%

smoky56%

Scent match61%Closely related · both warm spicy, aromatic and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

SaffronLeatherJuniperFrench labdanumOakmossAngelicaMuskStyraxCardamomAmberNutmegSage

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PimentoSaffronNutmegCardamomBergamotLemonPetitgrain

Heart

CorianderThymeCarnationAfrican GeraniumJasmineYlang-YlangRoseIris

Base

LeatherSpicy NotesBirchCastoreumJuniperVanillaAmberBenzoin

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Leather, Juniper and Cardamom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer19

Fall100

Winter52

Day100

Night82

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night33

Category winnerLa GitaneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,866

PerfumerGeza Schoen

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#38,448

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerWode (Scent)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Geza Schoen created Wode (Scent) for Boudicca in 2008 as a bold aromatic spicy composition. It opens with an austere green snap of juniper berry, clary sage, and crushed coriander seed, quickly yielding to a brooding center of nutmeg and raw saffron. As the top notes settle, a dry leather core takes hold alongside sm…

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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, Wode (Scent) or La Gitane?

La Gitane takes 4 of 7 categories. Wode (Scent) is rated 4.00/5 from 89 votes; La Gitane is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes. Choose Wode (Scent) for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime 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, Wode (Scent) or La Gitane?

La Gitane lasts longest (La Gitane 84/100, Wode (Scent) 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Wode (Scent) or La Gitane?

La Gitane projects furthest (La Gitane 65/100, Wode (Scent) 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Wode (Scent) and La Gitane smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and leather accords. Common notes include Saffron, Leather, Juniper and Cardamom.

Is Wode (Scent) or La Gitane better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Wode (Scent) and La Gitane?

Wode (Scent) features Saffron, Leather, Juniper, French labdanum and Oakmoss. 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.