Fragrance comparison

Indian Summer vs Mercedes-Benz

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,255 ratings analysed

5 wins

Indian Summer

Priscilla Presley

4.32455 votes

Rank #4,276 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Mercedes-Benz

3.90800 votes

Rank #3,083 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Indian Summer takes 5 of 7 categories.

Indian Summer
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Mercedes-Benz
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Indian Summer5/7

Mercedes-Benz2/7

Ratings & consensus: Indian Summer
Community sentiment: Indian Summer
Longevity: Indian Summer
Sillage & projection: Indian Summer
Value for money: Mercedes-Benz
Versatility: Indian Summer
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mercedes-Benz

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Indian SummerPriscilla Presley

Mercedes-BenzMercedes-Benz

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 455 votes

Have 18%Had 55%Want 27%

3.90/ 5 · 800 votes

Have 76%Had 24%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

27%Love

51%Like

9%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

800 votes

Category winnerIndian SummerMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityIndian Summer

SillageIndian Summer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value76

Category winnerMercedes-BenzBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral92%

violet84%

woody77%

powdery69%

green61%

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

violet69%

powdery61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and violet

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

BergamotAmalfi LemonMandarin Orange

Heart

VioletPepperGalbanumNutmeg

Base

VetiverVirginia CedarPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Amalfi Lemon, Violet 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter24

Day–

Night–

Category winnerIndian SummerMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,276

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews43

Overall rank#3,083

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews115

Category winnerMercedes-BenzHigher 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…

Reviews →

Olivier Cresp built Mercedes-Benz for men around a sharp clash of bright citrus and green violet leaf. The opening delivers a punch of bergamot, Amalfi lemon, and mandarin orange that feels crisp and immediate. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus settles into a peppery violet heart spiked with nutmeg and resinous galba…

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 Mercedes-Benz?

Indian Summer takes 5 of 7 categories. Indian Summer is rated 4.32/5 from 455 votes; Mercedes-Benz is rated 3.90/5 from 800 votes. Choose Indian Summer for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Mercedes-Benz for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Indian Summer or Mercedes-Benz?

Indian Summer lasts longest (Indian Summer 66/100, Mercedes-Benz 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Indian Summer or Mercedes-Benz?

Indian Summer projects furthest (Indian Summer 62/100, Mercedes-Benz 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Indian Summer and Mercedes-Benz smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and violet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Amalfi Lemon, Violet and Virginia Cedar.

Is Indian Summer or Mercedes-Benz better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Indian Summer and Mercedes-Benz?

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. Mercedes-Benz has top notes of Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet, Pepper, Galbanum and Nutmeg, a base of Vetiver, Virginia Cedar and Patchouli.