Fragrance comparison

Indian Summer vs Eau D'Essence

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 484 ratings analysed

6 wins

Indian Summer

Priscilla Presley

4.32455 votes

Rank #4,276 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Eau D'Essence

Mario Valentino

4.1429 votes

Rank #22,214 FruityWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Indian Summer takes 6 of 8 categories.

Indian Summer
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Eau D'Essence
Choose it for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Indian Summer6/8

Eau D'Essence2/8

Ratings & consensus: Indian Summer
Community sentiment: Indian Summer
Longevity: Indian Summer
Sillage & projection: Eau D'Essence
Value for money: Indian Summer
Versatility: Indian Summer
Note pyramid (duration): Eau D'Essence
Fragranxe ranking: Indian Summer

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Indian SummerPriscilla Presley

Eau D'EssenceMario Valentino

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 455 votes

Have 18%Had 55%Want 27%

4.14/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 30%Had 28%Want 42%

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

38%Love

52%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerIndian SummerMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityIndian Summer

SillageEau D'Essence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value50

Category winnerIndian SummerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral92%

violet84%

woody77%

powdery69%

green61%

fruity100%

warm spicy92%

green84%

woody77%

citrus69%

aromatic61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and green

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 to 30 minutes

Black CurrantMandarin OrangeViolet

Heart1 to 3 hours

CardamomVirginia CedarLily-of-the-ValleyPatchouliSandalwoodJasmine

Base3 to 6 hours

TeaMuskAmber

Category winnerEau D'EssenceLongest dry-down: 3 to 6 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer66

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night36

Spring100

Summer88

Fall25

Winter38

Day100

Night38

Category winnerIndian SummerMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,276

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews43

Overall rank#22,214

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

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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Eau D'Essence by Mario Valentino is a crisp floral woody musk built around tart fruit, invigorating herbs, and clean woods. Released in 1999, it opens with tangy black currant, sparkling mandarin orange, and soft violet petals. As the initial sharpness settles, a heart of green tea, aromatic cardamom, and cedar gives …

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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 Eau D'Essence?

Indian Summer takes 6 of 8 categories. Indian Summer is rated 4.32/5 from 455 votes; Eau D'Essence is rated 4.14/5 from 29 votes. Choose Indian Summer for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Eau D'Essence for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Indian Summer or Eau D'Essence?

Indian Summer lasts longest (Indian Summer 66/100, Eau D'Essence 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Indian Summer or Eau D'Essence?

Eau D'Essence projects furthest (Eau D'Essence 67/100, Indian Summer 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Indian Summer and Eau D'Essence smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and green accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Violet, Tea and Virginia Cedar.

Is Indian Summer or Eau D'Essence better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eau D'Essence is the stronger pick. For winter, Eau D'Essence is the stronger pick. Indian Summer suits daytime wear; Eau D'Essence suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Indian Summer and Eau D'Essence?

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. Eau D'Essence has top notes of Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Violet, heart notes of Cardamom, Virginia Cedar, Lily-of-the-Valley and Patchouli, a base of Tea, Musk and Amber.