Indian Summer vs Trench
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Indian Summer takes 3 of 5 categories.
Indian SummerChoose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
TrenchChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Indian Summer3/5
Trench2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Indian Summer
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Trench
- Sillage & projection
- Trench
- Value for money
- Indian Summer
- 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 PresleyTrenchTiensWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.32/ 5 · 455 votes
Have 18%Had 55%Want 27%
3.60/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 23%Had 12%Want 65%
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
40%Love
20%Like
0%Ok
40%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTrench
SillageTrench
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%
citrus100%
woody90%
aromatic80%
rose70%
soft spicy60%
floral50%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and floral
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
Notes
BergamotAmalfi LemonPink PepperMandarin OrangeRoseVirginia CedarTeaWater LilyCardamomSequoiaAmberCoconut
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Amalfi Lemon, Rose and Tea. Durations are only published for Indian Summer, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring61
Summer66
Fall100
Winter25
Day100
Night36
Spring100
Summer60
Fall0
Winter40
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#53,473
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
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 →Trench by Tiens opens bright and citrus-led, with bergamot, lemon and mandarin giving it a clean, lively start before rose softens the scent. The overall feel is fresh, lightly woody and easy to wear. It looks best suited to someone who likes feminine florals with a sharper citrus edge rather than a sugary style. On a…
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 Trench?
Indian Summer takes 3 of 5 categories. Indian Summer is rated 4.32/5 from 455 votes; Trench is rated 3.60/5 from 10 votes. Choose Indian Summer for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Trench for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Indian Summer or Trench?
They last about the same: Trench 68/100, Indian Summer 66/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Indian Summer or Trench?
Projection is very close: Trench 63/100, Indian Summer 62/100 for sillage.
Do Indian Summer and Trench smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Amalfi Lemon, Rose and Tea.
Is Indian Summer or Trench better for summer or winter?
Indian Summer suits daytime wear; Trench suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Indian Summer and Trench?
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. Trench features Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Rose.
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