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Indian Summer vs Arome Arthes

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

Updated 856 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.

  • Indian Summer

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

  • Arome Arthes

    Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Indian Summer4/8
Arome Arthes4/8
Ratings & consensus
Indian Summer
Community sentiment
Indian Summer
Longevity
Arome Arthes
Sillage & projection
Arome Arthes
Value for money
Arome Arthes
Versatility
Indian Summer
Note pyramid (duration)
Arome Arthes
Fragranxe ranking
Indian Summer

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Indian SummerPriscilla Presley
Arome ArthesJeanne Arthes
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.32/ 5 · 455 votes
Have 18%Had 55%Want 27%
3.84/ 5 · 401 votes
Have 46%Had 54%Want 0%
Category winnerIndian SummerRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
49%Love
42%Like
2%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate

455 votes

24%Love
55%Like
2%Ok
18%Dislike
1%Hate

401 votes

Category winnerIndian SummerMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate83
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate71
Category winners

LongevityArome Arthes

SillageArome Arthes

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value69
¤ Price value76
Category winnerArome ArthesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
floral92%
violet84%
woody77%
powdery69%
green61%
white floral100%
fruity90%
tuberose80%
powdery70%
vanilla60%
sweet50%
Scent match19%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
Mandarin OrangeAmalfi Lemon
Heart2 to 3 hours
VioletLotusRose
Base3 to 5 hours
TeaVirginia Cedar
Top15-30 mins
PlumPeachMandarin OrangeAmalfi Lemon
Heart2-4 hrs
TuberoseArum LilyJasmineCinnamonVioletGingerLily-of-the-ValleyRose
Base6-8+ hrs
VanilleSandalwoodAmberVirginia Cedar
Category winnerArome ArthesLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring61
Summer66
Fall100
Winter25
Day100
Night36
Spring54
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night72
Category winnerIndian SummerMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex10
Women90
Men2
Unisex6
Women92
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,276

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews43

Overall rank#26,933

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIndian SummerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Arome Arthes by Jeanne Arthes delivers a lush, sunny burst of ripe stone fruits and velvety florals that feels like an affectionate nod to classic French perfumery. The scent opens with sweet golden peach, dark stewed plum, and a zesty twist of mandarin orange that immediately grabs your attention without feeling shar…

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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, Indian Summer or Arome Arthes?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. Indian Summer is rated 4.32/5 from 455 votes; Arome Arthes is rated 3.84/5 from 401 votes. Choose Indian Summer for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Arome Arthes for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Indian Summer or Arome Arthes?

Arome Arthes lasts longest (Arome Arthes 69/100, Indian Summer 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Indian Summer or Arome Arthes?

Arome Arthes projects furthest (Arome Arthes 65/100, Indian Summer 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Indian Summer and Arome Arthes smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Amalfi Lemon, Violet and Rose.

Is Indian Summer or Arome Arthes better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Indian Summer and Arome Arthes?

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. Arome Arthes has top notes of Plum, Peach, Mandarin Orange and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Tuberose, Arum Lily, Jasmine and Cinnamon, a base of Vanille, Sandalwood, Amber and Virginia Cedar.

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