Indian Summer vs Only The Brave
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Indian Summer takes 6 of 8 categories.
Indian SummerChoose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Only The BraveChoose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on versatility and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Indian Summer6/8
Only The Brave2/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Indian Summer
- Community sentiment
- Indian Summer
- Longevity
- Indian Summer
- Sillage & projection
- Indian Summer
- Value for money
- Indian Summer
- Versatility
- Only The Brave
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Only The Brave
- Fragranxe ranking
- Indian Summer
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Indian SummerPriscilla PresleyOnly The BraveDieselWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.32/ 5 · 455 votes
Have 18%Had 55%Want 27%
3.87/ 5 · 3,520 votes
Have 52%Had 37%Want 12%
Category winnerIndian SummerRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate49%Love
42%Like
2%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
455 votes
26%Love
51%Like
10%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate
3,520 votes
Category winnerIndian SummerMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIndian Summer
SillageIndian Summer
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIndian SummerBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
floral92%
violet84%
woody77%
powdery69%
green61%
amber100%
citrus90%
leather80%
powdery70%
woody60%
animalic50%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus, powdery and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
Mandarin OrangeAmalfi Lemon
Heart2 to 3 hours
VioletLotusRose
Base3 to 5 hours
TeaVirginia Cedar
Top15 to 30 minutes
Amalfi LemonMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 3 hours
VioletVirginia CedarCoriander
Base3 to 6 hours
AmberLeatherBenzoinFrench labdanumStyrax
Category winnerOnly The BraveLongest dry-down: 3 to 6 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring61
Summer66
Fall100
Winter25
Day100
Night36
Spring100
Summer86
Fall64
Winter36
Day100
Night55
Category winnerOnly The BraveMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,276
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews43
Overall rank#30,347
PerfumerAlienor Massenet, Olivier Polge, Pierre Wargnye
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerIndian SummerHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIndian 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 →Only The Brave by Diesel is an oriental woody eau de toilette built on a lively contrast of crisp fruit and warm resin. It opens with an energetic splash of Amalfi lemon and mandarin orange, creating an immediate bright lift. As the citrus sparkle settles, a powdery heart of violet leaf and Virginia cedar emerges, acc…
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 Only The Brave?
Indian Summer takes 6 of 8 categories. Indian Summer is rated 4.32/5 from 455 votes; Only The Brave is rated 3.87/5 from 3,520 votes. Choose Indian Summer for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Only The Brave for a amber and citrus character. Wins on versatility and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Indian Summer or Only The Brave?
They last about the same: Indian Summer 66/100, Only The Brave 64/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Indian Summer or Only The Brave?
Indian Summer projects furthest (Indian Summer 62/100, Only The Brave 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Indian Summer and Only The Brave smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Amalfi Lemon, Violet and Virginia Cedar.
Is Indian Summer or Only The Brave better for summer or winter?
For summer, Only The Brave is the stronger pick. For winter, Only The Brave is the stronger pick. Indian Summer suits daytime wear; Only The Brave suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Indian Summer and Only The Brave?
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. Only The Brave has top notes of Amalfi Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet, Virginia Cedar and Coriander, a base of Amber, Leather, Benzoin and French labdanum.
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