Fragrance comparison

Indian Summer Red vs The Exact Friction of Stars

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 175 ratings analysed

6 wins

Indian Summer Red

Priscilla Presley

4.2339 votes

Rank #22,045 VanillaAmber

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55%scent match

Closely related

The Exact Friction of Stars

Pilar & Lucy

3.77136 votes

Rank #35,516 Warm SpicyVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Indian Summer Red takes 6 of 6 categories.

Indian Summer Red
Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
The Exact Friction of Stars
Choose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Best in winter.

Indian Summer Red6/6

The Exact Friction of Stars0/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Indian Summer RedPriscilla Presley

The Exact Friction of StarsPilar & Lucy

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 12%Had 39%Want 49%

3.77/ 5 · 136 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

Category winnerIndian Summer RedRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

62%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

32%Love

40%Like

4%Ok

23%Dislike

1%Hate

136 votes

Category winnerIndian Summer RedMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityIndian Summer Red

SillageIndian Summer Red

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value64

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

amber86%

sweet72%

chocolate58%

warm spicy44%

powdery30%

warm spicy100%

vanilla90%

chocolate80%

sweet70%

citrus60%

coffee50%

Scent match55%Closely related · both vanilla, warm spicy and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

Mexican chocolateTonka BeanVanilleAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

VanilleMexican chocolateBlood OrangeCoffeeClove

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMexican chocolate and Vanille. Durations are only published for Indian Summer Red, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer92

Fall100

Winter42

Day100

Night47

Spring31

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerIndian Summer RedMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,045

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#35,516

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIndian Summer RedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Indian Summer Red by Priscilla Presley is a warm oriental vanilla eau de toilette built around comforting sweetness and mellow spice. Released in 2000 as part of a limited edition trio, it centers on a rich mix of Mexican chocolate, sweet vanilla, cozy amber, and smooth tonka bean. The scent creates an inviting aura r…

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The Exact Friction of Stars is a warm, decadent gourmand that wraps the wearer in a sweet cloud of chocolate and vanilla. Blood orange provides a bright opening contrast, while cloves and coffee add a dry, roasted depth. It is built for cold winter days and cozy, casual evenings when you want to smell delicious and in…

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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 Red or The Exact Friction of Stars?

Indian Summer Red takes 6 of 6 categories. Indian Summer Red is rated 4.23/5 from 39 votes; The Exact Friction of Stars is rated 3.77/5 from 136 votes. Choose Indian Summer Red for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose The Exact Friction of Stars for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Indian Summer Red or The Exact Friction of Stars?

Indian Summer Red lasts longest (Indian Summer Red 75/100, The Exact Friction of Stars 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Indian Summer Red or The Exact Friction of Stars?

Indian Summer Red projects furthest (Indian Summer Red 69/100, The Exact Friction of Stars 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Indian Summer Red and The Exact Friction of Stars smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Mexican chocolate and Vanille.

Is Indian Summer Red or The Exact Friction of Stars better for summer or winter?

For summer, Indian Summer Red is the stronger pick. For winter, The Exact Friction of Stars is the stronger pick. Indian Summer Red suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Indian Summer Red and The Exact Friction of Stars?

Indian Summer Red features Mexican chocolate, Tonka Bean, Vanille and Amber. The Exact Friction of Stars features Vanille, Mexican chocolate, Blood Orange, Coffee and Clove.