Fragrance comparison

Oriental vs Indigo

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 33 ratings analysed

Oriental

Olfactive O

3.605 votes

Rank #50,784 AmberMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Indigo

Magnetic Scent

3.1928 votes

Rank #19,329 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Indigo takes 2 of 3 categories.

Oriental
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Indigo
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Oriental1/3

Indigo2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Oriental
Sillage & projection: Indigo
Value for money: Not scored
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

OrientalOlfactive O

IndigoMagnetic Scent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 32%Had 0%Want 68%

3.19/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 25%Had 17%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

0%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityOriental

SillageIndigo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

musky92%

powdery84%

iris77%

smoky69%

warm spicy61%

amber100%

woody92%

musky84%

floral77%

powdery69%

balsamic61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both amber, musky and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AngelicaPink PepperBergamot

Heart

IncenseOrris RootAmber

Base

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)PatchouliVanilla

Notes

IncenseAngelicaAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Mastic or LentisqueAmberHibiscusAtlas CedarSandalwoodHyacinthRose

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAngelica, Incense, Amber and Ambrette (Musk Mallow). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night75

Spring20

Summer40

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,784

PerfumerOlivia da Costa

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#19,329

PerfumerSpyros Drosopoulos

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerIndigoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oriental by Olfactive O starts with a dry pepper and bitter green angelica sparkle. This opening quickly gives way to a dusty incense and clean orris root, keeping the composition far from sugary territory. The scent settles into a dry vanilla and salty ambrette skin musk that warms up on cool autumn days. It feels in…

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Indigo by Magnetic Scent pairs dry cedar wood with balsamic tones of mastic resin. Launched in 2012, this unisex leather fragrance opens with a sharp herbal bite of angelica before settling into a warm, skin-hugging musk. It offers a subtle, artistic alternative to mainstream department store options.

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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, Oriental or Indigo?

Indigo takes 2 of 3 categories. Oriental is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes; Indigo is rated 3.19/5 from 28 votes. Choose Oriental for a amber and musky character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Indigo for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Oriental or Indigo?

They last about the same: Oriental 65/100, Indigo 63/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Oriental or Indigo?

Indigo projects furthest (Indigo 61/100, Oriental 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oriental and Indigo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, musky and powdery accords. Common notes include Angelica, Incense, Amber and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).

Is Oriental or Indigo better for summer or winter?

Oriental suits daytime wear; Indigo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oriental and Indigo?

Oriental has top notes of Angelica, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Incense, Orris Root and Amber, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Patchouli and Vanilla. Indigo features Incense, Angelica, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Mastic or Lentisque and Amber.