Fragrance comparison

Indigo vs Drowning In Oolong Tea

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,699 ratings analysed

Indigo

Nest

4.133,692 votes

Rank #909 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Drowning In Oolong Tea

The Dua Brand

4.437 votes

Rank #35,948 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Drowning In Oolong Tea takes 3 of 4 categories.

Indigo
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Drowning In Oolong Tea
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Indigo1/4

Drowning In Oolong Tea3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Drowning In Oolong Tea
Sillage & projection: Drowning In Oolong Tea
Value for money: Drowning In Oolong Tea
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Indigo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IndigoNest

Drowning In Oolong TeaThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 3,692 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

4.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 65%Had 9%Want 26%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

36%Like

10%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

3,388 votes

71%Love

14%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityDrowning In Oolong Tea

SillageDrowning In Oolong Tea

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value85

Category winnerDrowning In Oolong TeaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

green84%

citrus77%

sweet69%

fresh spicy61%

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

fruity77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

FigBergamot

Heart

TeaCardamom

Base

Cashmere Wood

Notes

Mandarin OrangeCardamomVanillaPink PepperTeaFigBenzoinGingerTurkish RoseSandalwoodNutmegCedar

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesFig, Tea and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Drowning In Oolong Tea, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter78

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex33

Women66

Men20

Unisex40

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#909

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews304

Overall rank#35,948

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerIndigoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nest Indigo is a tea-led fig scent with a bright bergamot opening, a softly spiced heart, and a smooth cashmere wood dry-down. It usually reads more like sweet black tea with citrus and woods than a green, leafy fig. It suits shoppers who want something polished, cozy, and easy to wear in cool weather or at work. Samp…

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Drowning In Oolong Tea by The Dua Brand delivers a bright, comforting blend of juicy mandarin orange, soothing black tea, and creamy vanilla. The first spray opens with zesty bergamot and spicy ginger, smelling just like fresh citrus peels bruised over a steaming mug. As the sharpness softens, gentle green notes and c…

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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, Indigo or Drowning In Oolong Tea?

Drowning In Oolong Tea takes 3 of 4 categories. Indigo is rated 4.13/5 from 3,692 votes; Drowning In Oolong Tea is rated 4.43/5 from 7 votes. Choose Indigo for a woody and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Drowning In Oolong Tea for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Indigo or Drowning In Oolong Tea?

Drowning In Oolong Tea lasts longest (Drowning In Oolong Tea 64/100, Indigo 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Indigo or Drowning In Oolong Tea?

Drowning In Oolong Tea projects furthest (Drowning In Oolong Tea 55/100, Indigo 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Indigo and Drowning In Oolong Tea smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and citrus accords. Common notes include Fig, Tea and Cardamom.

Is Indigo or Drowning In Oolong Tea better for summer or winter?

Drowning In Oolong Tea suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Indigo and Drowning In Oolong Tea?

Indigo has top notes of Fig and Bergamot, heart notes of Tea and Cardamom, a base of Cashmere Wood. Drowning In Oolong Tea features Mandarin Orange, Cardamom, Vanilla, Pink Pepper and Tea.