Fragrance comparison

Mithai vs Indus

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 47 ratings analysed

3 wins

Mithai

PEOSYM

4.2926 votes

Rank #22,364 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Indus

DSH Perfumes

4.1421 votes

Rank #23,639 Warm SpicyHoney

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mithai takes 3 of 5 categories.

Mithai
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Indus
Choose it for a warm spicy and honey character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Mithai3/5

Indus1/5

Ratings & consensus: Mithai
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mithai
Sillage & projection: Indus
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mithai

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MithaiPEOSYM

IndusDSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 25%Had 4%Want 71%

4.14/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 8%Had 4%Want 88%

Category winnerMithaiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

26%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

43%Love

43%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityMithai

SillageIndus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

aromatic77%

rose69%

nutty61%

warm spicy100%

honey86%

beeswax72%

animalic58%

fresh spicy44%

sweet30%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomBergamot

Heart

Black TeaCashewRose

Base

VanillaWhipped CreamPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

CardamomClovesBlack PepperCinnamonBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

BeeswaxHoneyBlack TeaGingerJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaMilkAmberPatchouliMuskTolu Balsam

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Bergamot, Black Tea and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Indus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer33

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night89

Spring29

Summer14

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex57

Women43

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,364

PerfumerAlexandre Freile

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#23,639

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerMithaiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mithai by PEOSYM wears like a spiced tea gourmand with a bright bergamot lift, green cardamom, creamy black tea, soft rose and a warm vanilla patchouli base. The dessert inspiration is Kaju barfi, but reviews suggest it is more tea, spice and cream than a literal sweet shop scent. It is best for someone who wants a co…

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Indus by DSH Perfumes smells like a steaming cup of spiced masala chai poured over raw honeycomb. The scent hits the skin with a vibrant kick of freshly ground cardamom, crushed black pepper, and warm cinnamon bark. Within ten minutes, the initial spicy prickle softens into dark black tea steeped in rich beeswax and w…

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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, Mithai or Indus?

Mithai takes 3 of 5 categories. Mithai is rated 4.29/5 from 26 votes; Indus is rated 4.14/5 from 21 votes. Choose Mithai for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Indus for a warm spicy and honey character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Mithai or Indus?

Mithai lasts longest (Mithai 71/100, Indus 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mithai or Indus?

Indus projects furthest (Indus 58/100, Mithai 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mithai and Indus smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Bergamot, Black Tea and Vanilla.

Is Mithai or Indus better for summer or winter?

Mithai suits daytime wear; Indus suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mithai and Indus?

Mithai has top notes of Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Tea, Cashew and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Whipped Cream and Patchouli. Indus has top notes of Cardamom, Cloves, Black Pepper and Cinnamon, heart notes of Beeswax, Honey, Black Tea and Ginger, a base of Vanilla, Milk, Amber and Patchouli.