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Arthes You & Me vs Indian Summer

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

Updated 488 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Indian Summer takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Arthes You & Me

    Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Indian Summer

    Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Arthes You & Me1/7
Indian Summer6/7
Ratings & consensus
Indian Summer
Community sentiment
Indian Summer
Longevity
Indian Summer
Sillage & projection
Indian Summer
Value for money
Arthes You & Me
Versatility
Indian Summer
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Indian Summer

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Arthes You & MeJeanne Arthes
Indian SummerPriscilla Presley
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.91/ 5 · 33 votes
Have 19%Had 24%Want 56%
4.32/ 5 · 455 votes
Have 18%Had 55%Want 27%
Category winnerIndian SummerRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
18%Love
64%Like
9%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate

33 votes

49%Love
42%Like
2%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate

455 votes

Category winnerIndian SummerMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity56
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate83
Category winners

LongevityIndian Summer

SillageIndian Summer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value100
¤ Price value69
Category winnerArthes You & MeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
fruity92%
sweet84%
vanilla77%
rose69%
woody61%
citrus100%
floral92%
violet84%
woody77%
powdery69%
green61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Mandarin OrangeAmalfi Lemon
Heart
FreesiaRose
Base
RaspberryVanilleMuskPatchouliVirginia CedarVetyver
Top15 to 30 minutes
Mandarin OrangeAmalfi Lemon
Heart2 to 3 hours
VioletLotusRose
Base3 to 5 hours
TeaVirginia Cedar
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Amalfi Lemon, Rose and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Indian Summer, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer29
Fall43
Winter29
Day100
Night33
Spring61
Summer66
Fall100
Winter25
Day100
Night36
Category winnerIndian SummerMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men0
Unisex10
Women90
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,551

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#4,276

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews43

Category winnerIndian SummerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arthes You & Me by Jeanne Arthes opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange and Amalfi lemon. The citrus hit softens quickly as freesia and rose bring a clean, soapy floral heart to skin. Down in the base, sweet raspberry pairs with soft vanilla and a quiet musk layer. Touches of white cedar, vetiver, and patchouli t…

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Indian Summer by Priscilla Presley is a crisp floral green perfume defined by citrus brightness, fresh lotus, and earthy tea. Launched in 1995, it opens with a quick splash of mandarin orange and tart Amalfi lemon that clears the air immediately. As the initial zest settles, dewy rose and powdery violet join a clean l…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Arthes You & Me or Indian Summer?

Indian Summer takes 6 of 7 categories. Arthes You & Me is rated 3.91/5 from 33 votes; Indian Summer is rated 4.32/5 from 455 votes. Choose Arthes You & Me for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Indian Summer for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Arthes You & Me or Indian Summer?

Indian Summer lasts longest (Indian Summer 66/100, Arthes You & Me 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arthes You & Me or Indian Summer?

Indian Summer projects furthest (Indian Summer 62/100, Arthes You & Me 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arthes You & Me and Indian Summer smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Amalfi Lemon, Rose and Virginia Cedar.

Is Arthes You & Me or Indian Summer better for summer or winter?

For summer, Indian Summer is the stronger pick. For winter, Arthes You & Me is the stronger pick. Arthes You & Me suits daytime wear; Indian Summer suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arthes You & Me and Indian Summer?

Arthes You & Me has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Freesia and Rose, a base of Raspberry, Vanille, Musk and Patchouli. Indian Summer has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Lotus and Rose, a base of Tea and Virginia Cedar.

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