Fragrance comparison

Indian Summer vs Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 471 ratings analysed

4 wins

Indian Summer

Priscilla Presley

4.32455 votes

Rank #4,276 CitrusFloral

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37%scent match

Some overlap

Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask

O Boticário

3.6216 votes

Rank #51,508 CitrusGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Indian Summer takes 4 of 4 categories.

Indian Summer
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Indian Summer4/4

Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask0/4

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

Nativa SPA Mandarin + DamaskO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 455 votes

Have 18%Had 55%Want 27%

3.62/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 14%Had 55%Want 32%

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

6%Love

69%Like

6%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate66

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%

green83%

fresh spicy65%

aromatic48%

sweet30%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus 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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotTangerineOrangeGreen NotesAmalfi LemonMintTincture of Rose

Heart

VioletJasmineCyclamenLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VetyverMuskVirginia CedarSandalwood

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

Spring64

Summer100

Fall9

Winter0

Day100

Night8

Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#51,508

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask by O Boticário is a bright, refreshing citrus fragrance built for easy daytime wear. It opens with a zesty burst of juicy mandarin orange, crisp Amalfi lemon, and crushed green mint that wakes you up like a cool morning shower. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, soft touches of delicat…

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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 Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask?

Indian Summer takes 4 of 4 categories. Indian Summer is rated 4.32/5 from 455 votes; Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask is rated 3.62/5 from 16 votes. Choose Indian Summer for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask for a citrus and green character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Indian Summer or Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask?

Indian Summer lasts longest (Indian Summer 66/100, Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Indian Summer or Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask?

Indian Summer projects furthest (Indian Summer 62/100, Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Indian Summer and Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and green accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Amalfi Lemon, Violet and Virginia Cedar.

Is Indian Summer or Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask better for summer or winter?

Indian Summer suits daytime wear; Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Indian Summer and Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask?

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. Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Tangerine and Orange, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine, Cyclamen and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vetyver, Musk, Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood.