Fragrance comparison

Indian Summer vs Marina Blue

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 580 ratings analysed

8 wins

Indian Summer

Priscilla Presley

4.32455 votes

Rank #4,276 CitrusFloral

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35%scent match

Some overlap

Marina Blue

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

3.96125 votes

Rank #18,635 FreshFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Indian Summer takes 8 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.
Marina Blue
Choose it for a fresh and floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Indian Summer8/8

Marina Blue0/8

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Indian SummerPriscilla Presley

Marina BluePrincesse Marina De Bourbon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 455 votes

Have 18%Had 55%Want 27%

3.96/ 5 · 125 votes

Have 26%Had 33%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

22%Love

64%Like

4%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

125 votes

Category winnerIndian SummerMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityIndian Summer

SillageIndian Summer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value63

Category winnerIndian SummerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral92%

violet84%

woody77%

powdery69%

green61%

fresh100%

floral92%

aquatic84%

fruity77%

citrus69%

ozonic61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both floral and citrus

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Amalfi LemonMelonGranny Smith applePear

Heart2 to 3 hours

LotusFreesiaLily-of-the-ValleyViolet

Base2 to 4 hours

Virginia CedarAmberMusk

Category winnerIndian SummerLongest dry-down: 3 to 5 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer66

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night36

Spring63

Summer100

Fall18

Winter8

Day100

Night13

Category winnerIndian SummerMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,276

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews43

Overall rank#18,635

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews10

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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Marina Blue by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a crisp, watery floral fruity fragrance designed for bright, casual wear. It opens with an energetic splash of Amalfi lemon, Granny Smith apple, juicy pear, and sweet melon. As the tart fruitiness softens, the heart brings a calming wash of watery lotus, freesia, lily-of-t…

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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 Marina Blue?

Indian Summer takes 8 of 8 categories. Indian Summer is rated 4.32/5 from 455 votes; Marina Blue is rated 3.96/5 from 125 votes. Choose Indian Summer for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Marina Blue for a fresh and floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Indian Summer or Marina Blue?

Indian Summer lasts longest (Indian Summer 66/100, Marina Blue 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Indian Summer or Marina Blue?

Indian Summer projects furthest (Indian Summer 62/100, Marina Blue 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Indian Summer and Marina Blue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Violet, Lotus and Virginia Cedar.

Is Indian Summer or Marina Blue better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Indian Summer and Marina Blue?

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. Marina Blue has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Melon, Granny Smith apple and Pear, heart notes of Lotus, Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Virginia Cedar, Amber and Musk.