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Indian Summer Red vs Tootsie Roll

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

Updated 56 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Indian Summer Red takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Indian Summer Red

    Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Tootsie Roll

    Choose it for a sweet and caramel character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Indian Summer Red4/5
Tootsie Roll1/5
Ratings & consensus
Tootsie Roll
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Indian Summer Red
Sillage & projection
Indian Summer Red
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Indian Summer Red
Fragranxe ranking
Indian Summer Red

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Indian Summer RedPriscilla Presley
Tootsie RollDemeter Fragrance
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.23/ 5 · 39 votes
Have 12%Had 39%Want 49%
4.41/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 12%Had 5%Want 84%
Category winnerTootsie RollRating 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

53%Love
41%Like
0%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage69
♥ Love / hate81
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate85
Category winners

LongevityIndian Summer Red

SillageIndian Summer Red

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value100
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
vanilla100%
amber86%
sweet72%
chocolate58%
warm spicy44%
powdery30%
sweet100%
caramel83%
vanilla65%
chocolate48%
warm spicy30%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both sweet, vanilla and chocolate

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
CaramelMexican chocolateSweet NotesVanilleToffee

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerIndian Summer RedLongest dry-down: 3 to 5 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring50
Summer92
Fall100
Winter42
Day100
Night47
Spring50
Summer100
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night60
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,045

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#36,339

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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…

Reviews →

Demeter Fragrance captures the exact taste of the classic chewy candy in Tootsie Roll. One quick mist releases a blast of sweet Mexican chocolate and buttery cocoa butter. It smells dense, chewy, and nostalgic right away. As the alcohol evaporates, sticky caramel and warm toffee emerge to soften the sharp cocoa edge. …

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Indian Summer Red or Tootsie Roll?

Indian Summer Red takes 4 of 5 categories. Indian Summer Red is rated 4.23/5 from 39 votes; Tootsie Roll is rated 4.41/5 from 17 votes. Choose Indian Summer Red for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Tootsie Roll for a sweet and caramel character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Indian Summer Red or Tootsie Roll?

Indian Summer Red lasts longest (Indian Summer Red 75/100, Tootsie Roll 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Indian Summer Red or Tootsie Roll?

Indian Summer Red projects furthest (Indian Summer Red 69/100, Tootsie Roll 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Indian Summer Red and Tootsie Roll smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and chocolate accords. Common notes include Mexican chocolate and Vanille.

Is Indian Summer Red or Tootsie Roll better for summer or winter?

Indian Summer Red suits daytime wear; Tootsie Roll suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Indian Summer Red and Tootsie Roll?

Indian Summer Red features Mexican chocolate, Tonka Bean, Vanille and Amber. Tootsie Roll features Caramel, Mexican chocolate, Sweet Notes, Vanille and Toffee.

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