Fragrance comparison

Indra vs Classique Summer Fragrance 2009

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 585 ratings analysed

4 wins

Indra

Ulric de Varens

3.74487 votes

Rank #11,077 White FloralYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Classique Summer Fragrance 2009

Jean Paul Gaultier

3.7998 votes

Rank #32,438 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Indra takes 4 of 7 categories.

Indra
Choose it for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Classique Summer Fragrance 2009
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Indra4/7

Classique Summer Fragrance 20093/7

Ratings & consensus: Indra
Community sentiment: Classique Summer Fragrance 2009
Longevity: Classique Summer Fragrance 2009
Sillage & projection: Indra
Value for money: Indra
Versatility: Classique Summer Fragrance 2009
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Indra

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IndraUlric de Varens

Classique Summer Fragrance 2009Jean Paul Gaultier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 487 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

3.79/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 40%Had 28%Want 31%

Category winnerIndraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

48%Like

8%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

487 votes

22%Love

55%Like

1%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

98 votes

Category winnerClassique Summer Fragrance 2009Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityClassique Summer Fragrance 2009

SillageIndra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value45

Category winnerIndraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

yellow floral92%

iris84%

sweet77%

woody69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

floral77%

powdery69%

vanilla61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both white floral, sweet and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Ylang-YlangIrisAfrican Orange FlowerJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

Top

ClementineAfrican Orange FlowerAmalfi LemonStar AniseRose

Heart

Ylang-YlangGingerJasmineOrchidLily-of-the-ValleyIris

Base

VanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Iris, African Orange Flower and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Indra, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter66

Day100

Night33

Spring44

Summer100

Fall40

Winter13

Day100

Night28

Category winnerClassique Summer Fragrance 2009Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex6

Women93

Casual 43%Work 35%Date 15%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,077

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews36

Overall rank#32,438

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIndraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ulric de Varens Indra opens with an immediate burst of African orange flower and sunlit ylang-ylang. The first spray brings a sharp flash of perfumer alcohol before settling down into clean, powdery cosmetic iris and sweet jasmine petals. It avoids modern sugary vanilla syrup entirely. Instead, you get the comforting …

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Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Summer Fragrance 2009 brings a sunlit, alcohol-free breeze to the iconic bottle shape. It leads with juicy clementine and fresh star anise before warming into a skin-hugging base of sweet vanilla. It is a light floral fruity option designed specifically for hot July afternoons and casual b…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Indra or Classique Summer Fragrance 2009?

Indra takes 4 of 7 categories. Indra is rated 3.74/5 from 487 votes; Classique Summer Fragrance 2009 is rated 3.79/5 from 98 votes. Choose Indra for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Classique Summer Fragrance 2009 for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Indra or Classique Summer Fragrance 2009?

They last about the same: Classique Summer Fragrance 2009 61/100, Indra 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Indra or Classique Summer Fragrance 2009?

Indra projects furthest (Indra 56/100, Classique Summer Fragrance 2009 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Indra and Classique Summer Fragrance 2009 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Iris, African Orange Flower and Jasmine.

Is Indra or Classique Summer Fragrance 2009 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Classique Summer Fragrance 2009 is the stronger pick. For winter, Indra is the stronger pick. Indra suits daytime wear; Classique Summer Fragrance 2009 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Indra and Classique Summer Fragrance 2009?

Indra features Ylang-Ylang, Iris, African Orange Flower and Jasmine. Classique Summer Fragrance 2009 has top notes of Clementine, African Orange Flower, Amalfi Lemon and Star Anise, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Ginger, Jasmine and Orchid, a base of Vanilla and Amber.