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Flåme vs Indian Summer

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

Updated 7 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Flåme takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Flåme

    Choose it for a woody and smoky character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Indian Summer

    Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Flåme3/4
Indian Summer1/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Flåme
Sillage & projection
Indian Summer
Value for money
Flåme
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Flåme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Flåmeånd fragrances
Indian SummerAcidica Perfumes
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.25/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 1%Had 0%Want 99%
4.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
25%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
50%Dislike
0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

0%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate56
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate0
Category winners

LongevityFlåme

SillageIndian Summer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value100
¤ Price value63
Category winnerFlåmeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
smoky88%
earthy77%
aromatic65%
sweet53%
mineral42%
woody100%
earthy90%
aromatic80%
amber70%
patchouli60%
warm spicy50%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, earthy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Notes
Woody NotesPatchouliWormwoodMushroomAmberDried Fallen Leaves

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesDried Fallen Leaves and Mushroom. 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
Day50
Night100
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#58,599

PerfumerSimon Constantine

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#61,388

PerfumerElena Markova

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFlåmeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Flåme by ånd fragrances captures the smoky, earthy essence of a forest bonfire during late autumn. Created by Simon Constantine, this unisex scent leans into raw charcoal, sweet toffee, and maple notes. It stays close to the skin, making it an ideal choice for cool weather when you want something grounded, atmospheric…

Reviews →

Indian Summer by Acidica Perfumes is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Indian Summer was launched in 2025. The nose behind this fragrance is Elena Markova.

Reviews →
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, Flåme or Indian Summer?

Flåme takes 3 of 4 categories. Flåme is rated 3.25/5 from 4 votes; Indian Summer is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Flåme for a woody and smoky character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Indian Summer for a woody and earthy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Flåme or Indian Summer?

Flåme lasts longest (Flåme 80/100, Indian Summer 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Flåme or Indian Summer?

Indian Summer projects furthest (Indian Summer 75/100, Flåme 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Flåme and Indian Summer smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, earthy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Dried Fallen Leaves and Mushroom.

Is Flåme or Indian Summer better for summer or winter?

Flåme suits evening wear; Indian Summer suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Flåme and Indian Summer?

Flåme features Smoke, Coal, Dried Fallen Leaves, Mushroom and Toffee. Indian Summer features Woody Notes, Patchouli, Wormwood, Mushroom and Amber.

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