Indian Summer vs Blessings
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Indian Summer takes 5 of 7 categories.
Indian SummerChoose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
BlessingsChoose it for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Indian Summer5/7
Blessings2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Indian Summer
- Community sentiment
- Indian Summer
- Longevity
- Indian Summer
- Sillage & projection
- Blessings
- Value for money
- Indian Summer
- Versatility
- Blessings
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Indian Summer
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Indian SummerPriscilla PresleyBlessingsBelinda BrownWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.32/ 5 · 455 votes
Have 18%Had 55%Want 27%
4.18/ 5 · 74 votes
Have 33%Had 24%Want 43%
Category winnerIndian SummerRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate49%Love
42%Like
2%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
455 votes
51%Love
30%Like
4%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate
74 votes
Category winnerIndian SummerMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIndian Summer
SillageBlessings
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIndian SummerBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
floral92%
violet84%
woody77%
powdery69%
green61%
vanilla100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
rose77%
woody69%
sweet61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
Mandarin OrangeAmalfi Lemon
Heart2 to 3 hours
VioletLotusRose
Base3 to 5 hours
TeaVirginia Cedar
Top
Mandarin OrangeBergamotAmalfi Lemon
Heart
JasmineRose
Base
Tonka BeanVanilleVirginia 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 seasonSpring61
Summer66
Fall100
Winter25
Day100
Night36
Spring68
Summer37
Fall100
Winter58
Day100
Night67
Category winnerBlessingsMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,276
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews43
Overall rank#30,061
PerfumerRoja Dove
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerIndian SummerHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIndian 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…
Reviews →Blessings by Belinda Brown offers a heavy, warm citrus opening that quickly gives way to a dense jasmine and rose heart. Created by Roja Dove, the scent dries down to a thick, sweet base of tonka bean and vanilla. It is a rich, warm floral designed for formal evening wear in cooler weather.
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Indian Summer or Blessings?
Indian Summer takes 5 of 7 categories. Indian Summer is rated 4.32/5 from 455 votes; Blessings is rated 4.18/5 from 74 votes. Choose Indian Summer for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Blessings for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Indian Summer or Blessings?
They last about the same: Indian Summer 66/100, Blessings 64/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Indian Summer or Blessings?
Blessings projects furthest (Blessings 69/100, Indian Summer 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Indian Summer and Blessings smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Amalfi Lemon, Rose and Virginia Cedar.
Is Indian Summer or Blessings better for summer or winter?
For summer, Indian Summer is the stronger pick. For winter, Blessings is the stronger pick. Indian Summer suits daytime wear; Blessings suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Indian Summer and Blessings?
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. Blessings has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanille and Virginia Cedar.
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