Fragrance comparison

Indian Summer Red vs Vigour

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 42 ratings analysed

2 wins

Indian Summer Red

Priscilla Presley

4.2339 votes

Rank #22,045 VanillaAmber

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41%scent match

Some overlap

Vigour

Swiss Arabian

4.673 votes

Rank #37,696 Warm SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Indian Summer Red takes 2 of 3 categories.

Indian Summer Red
Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Vigour
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Indian Summer Red2/3

Vigour1/3

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

VigourSwiss Arabian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 12%Had 39%Want 49%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityIndian Summer Red

SillageVigour

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

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%

woody92%

amber84%

sweet77%

balsamic69%

powdery61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both amber, sweet and warm spicy

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

Top

JasmineGardeniaAmalfi LemonBergamotYlang-YlangMandarin Orange

Heart

OrchidSpicesLotusFruity Notes

Base

IncenseSandalwoodMexican chocolateVanillePatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesMexican chocolate, Vanille and Amber. 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,045

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#37,696

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…

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Vigour by Swiss Arabian is a potent oriental floral for men that balances deep woods with sweetness. It opens with vibrant citrus and white florals, then shifts into a complex heart of spices and orchid. The base grounds the composition with rich Mexican chocolate, incense, and vanilla. It is a bold, long-lasting scen…

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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 Vigour?

Indian Summer Red takes 2 of 3 categories. Indian Summer Red is rated 4.23/5 from 39 votes; Vigour is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Indian Summer Red for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Vigour for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Indian Summer Red or Vigour?

Indian Summer Red lasts longest (Indian Summer Red 75/100, Vigour 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Indian Summer Red or Vigour?

Vigour projects furthest (Vigour 75/100, Indian Summer Red 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Indian Summer Red and Vigour smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, sweet and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mexican chocolate, Vanille and Amber.

Is Indian Summer Red or Vigour better for summer or winter?

Indian Summer Red suits daytime wear; Vigour suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Indian Summer Red and Vigour?

Indian Summer Red features Mexican chocolate, Tonka Bean, Vanille and Amber. Vigour has top notes of Jasmine, Gardenia, Amalfi Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Orchid, Spices, Lotus and Fruity Notes, a base of Incense, Sandalwood, Mexican chocolate and Vanille.