Fragrance comparison

Colette vs Indian Summer

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,887 ratings analysed

Colette

Tocca

4.181,432 votes

Rank #2,626 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Indian Summer

Priscilla Presley

4.32455 votes

Rank #4,276 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Indian Summer takes 6 of 7 categories.

Colette
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Indian Summer
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Colette1/7

Indian Summer6/7

Ratings & consensus: Indian Summer
Community sentiment: Indian Summer
Longevity: Indian Summer
Sillage & projection: Indian Summer
Value for money: Indian Summer
Versatility: Indian Summer
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Colette

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ColetteTocca

Indian SummerPriscilla Presley

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 1,432 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

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

42%Love

42%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

1,432 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

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityIndian Summer

SillageIndian Summer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value69

Category winnerIndian SummerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

vanilla69%

amber61%

citrus100%

floral92%

violet84%

woody77%

powdery69%

green61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Amalfi LemonBergamotJuniper BerriesMandarin Orange

Heart

VioletPink PepperJasmineCyclamen

Base

VanilleSandalwoodMuskAmberVirginia CedarIncensePine needles

Top15 to 30 minutes

Mandarin OrangeAmalfi Lemon

Heart2 to 3 hours

VioletLotusRose

Base3 to 5 hours

TeaVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Violet 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter47

Day–

Night–

Spring61

Summer66

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night36

Category winnerIndian SummerMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex13

Women87

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,626

PerfumerIrina Burlakova

Launched—

Reviews201

Overall rank#4,276

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews43

Category winnerColetteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Colette opens with a bright, fizzy burst of Amalfi lemon and aromatic juniper berries. It feels like a cool breeze on a sunny spring morning. As the scent settles, a soft violet and powdery iris-like texture takes over, blending with a creamy base of vanilla and warm sandalwood. This is a skin scent that sits close to…

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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, Colette or Indian Summer?

Indian Summer takes 6 of 7 categories. Colette is rated 4.18/5 from 1,432 votes; Indian Summer is rated 4.32/5 from 455 votes. Choose Colette for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. 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, Colette or Indian Summer?

Indian Summer lasts longest (Indian Summer 66/100, Colette 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Colette or Indian Summer?

Indian Summer projects furthest (Indian Summer 62/100, Colette 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Colette and Indian Summer smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Violet and Virginia Cedar.

Is Colette or Indian Summer better for summer or winter?

For summer, Indian Summer is the stronger pick. For winter, Colette is the stronger pick. Indian Summer suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Colette and Indian Summer?

Colette has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Juniper Berries and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet, Pink Pepper, Jasmine and Cyclamen, a base of Vanille, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber. 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.