Fragrance comparison

Indian Summer vs Lotus Bambou

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 500 ratings analysed

6 wins

Indian Summer

Priscilla Presley

4.32455 votes

Rank #4,276 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Lotus Bambou

Acorelle

3.7045 votes

Rank #22,304 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Indian Summer takes 6 of 6 categories.

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

Indian Summer6/6

Lotus Bambou0/6

Ratings & consensus: Indian Summer
Community sentiment: Indian Summer
Longevity: Indian Summer
Sillage & projection: Indian Summer
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Indian Summer
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 Presley

Lotus BambouAcorelle

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 455 votes

Have 18%Had 55%Want 27%

3.70/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 18%Had 14%Want 68%

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

18%Love

74%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerIndian SummerMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity33

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityIndian Summer

SillageIndian Summer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral92%

violet84%

woody77%

powdery69%

green61%

citrus100%

woody88%

floral77%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy53%

white floral42%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, floral and woody

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

Top

Amalfi LemonBergamotMintOrangeMandarin OrangeBlack Currant

Heart

LotusAfrican Orange Flower

Base

BambooVirginia CedarPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Amalfi Lemon, Lotus 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

Spring61

Summer66

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night36

Spring100

Summer91

Fall9

Winter9

Day100

Night25

Category winnerIndian SummerMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,276

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews43

Overall rank#22,304

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

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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Lotus Bambou is a clean, green citrus that starts bright and slightly bitter, then settles into a crisp bamboo-wood feel. Reviews often mention sharp citrus with mint and black currant, with the florals staying light and in the background. It is easy to wear in warm weather and daytime, but many wearers also warn that…

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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 Lotus Bambou?

Indian Summer takes 6 of 6 categories. Indian Summer is rated 4.32/5 from 455 votes; Lotus Bambou is rated 3.70/5 from 45 votes. Choose Indian Summer for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Lotus Bambou for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Indian Summer or Lotus Bambou?

Indian Summer lasts longest (Indian Summer 66/100, Lotus Bambou 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Indian Summer or Lotus Bambou?

Indian Summer projects furthest (Indian Summer 62/100, Lotus Bambou 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Indian Summer and Lotus Bambou smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Amalfi Lemon, Lotus and Virginia Cedar.

Is Indian Summer or Lotus Bambou better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Indian Summer and Lotus Bambou?

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. Lotus Bambou has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Mint and Orange, heart notes of Lotus and African Orange Flower, a base of Bamboo, Virginia Cedar and Patchouli.