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    Side by side

    Indian Summer Blue vs. Absolu

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Indian Summer Blue vs. Absolu
    Indian Summer BlueAbsolu
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteAbsolu
    Launched19952002
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerAntoine Lie
    Best seasonWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Indian Summer Blue

    White Floral
    Aquatic
    Fresh
    Green
    Fruity

    Absolu

    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    White Floral
    Balsamic
    Sweet
    Powdery
    Woody
    Resinous

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Amalfi LemonMandarin Orange
    Mandarin OrangeFig Leaf
    Heart
    VioletLotusRose
    Orange BlossomLilyRoseBlack Pepper
    Base
    TeaVirginia Cedar
    Tolu BalsamBenzoinLabdanumCedar

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Indian Summer Blue vs. Absolu
    Indian Summer BlueAbsolu
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Indian Summer Blue keeps things simple and pleasant. The aquatic and floral combination works well for daytime wear, though it lacks the complexity that would make it memorable.Indian Summer Blue
    The orange blossom here isn't a nostalgic gesture, it is bold, modern, almost confrontational in its warmth. Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud bridges classical and contemporary without nostalgia.Absolu