Fragrance comparison

8 THE CHALLENGER vs Overdose

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 594 ratings analysed

3 wins

8 THE CHALLENGER

hOUSE OF hELIOS

4.254 votes

Rank #55,723 GreenSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

Overdose

Omanluxury

3.55590 votes

Rank #6,024 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

8 THE CHALLENGER takes 3 of 4 categories.

8 THE CHALLENGER
Choose it for a green and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Overdose
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

8 THE CHALLENGER3/4

Overdose1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 8 THE CHALLENGER
Sillage & projection: 8 THE CHALLENGER
Value for money: 8 THE CHALLENGER
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Overdose

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

8 THE CHALLENGERhOUSE OF hELIOS

OverdoseOmanluxury

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

3.55/ 5 · 590 votes

Have 36%Had 13%Want 51%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

29%Love

22%Like

16%Ok

15%Dislike

18%Hate

443 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

Longevity8 THE CHALLENGER

Sillage8 THE CHALLENGER

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value43

Category winner8 THE CHALLENGERBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

smoky92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

ozonic69%

aquatic61%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

amber70%

white floral60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

RhubarbPink PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Violet LeavesCardamomFlowersSageHerbal Notes

Base7-10 hrs

SmokeLeatherOrrisSandalwoodWoodsy Notes

Top

GrapefruitOrangeBergamotLemonBlack PepperCardamomSaffronMandarin Orange

Heart

Orange BlossomLilyJasmineSageOrrisFig

Base

AmbergrisMuskVetiverSandalwoodCedarPatchouliTonka BeanPlum

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Sage and Orris. Durations are only published for 8 THE CHALLENGER, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day86

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Work 32%Date 29%Casual 22%Party 17%

Men51

Unisex40

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,723

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,024

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews109

Category winnerOverdoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

8 THE CHALLENGER by hOUSE OF hELIOS delivers a crisp, smoky leather profile anchored by green herbs and tart fruit. The opening hits fast with sour rhubarb, cracked pink pepper, and brisk bergamot. Within fifteen minutes, wet violet leaves and crushed garden sage cut across the initial brightness, introducing a cool, …

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Overdose is a polarizing, high-octane citrus fragrance that thrives in extreme heat. It features a sharp, bracing blend of grapefruit, lemon, and bergamot layered over a salty, animalic ambergris base. Designed for those who prefer an aggressive, avant-garde scent profile, this perfume projects with intensity and is 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, 8 THE CHALLENGER or Overdose?

8 THE CHALLENGER takes 3 of 4 categories. 8 THE CHALLENGER is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Overdose is rated 3.55/5 from 590 votes. Choose 8 THE CHALLENGER for a green and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Overdose for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 8 THE CHALLENGER or Overdose?

8 THE CHALLENGER lasts longest (8 THE CHALLENGER 80/100, Overdose 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 8 THE CHALLENGER or Overdose?

8 THE CHALLENGER projects furthest (8 THE CHALLENGER 75/100, Overdose 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 8 THE CHALLENGER and Overdose smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Sage and Orris.

Is 8 THE CHALLENGER or Overdose better for summer or winter?

8 THE CHALLENGER suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 8 THE CHALLENGER and Overdose?

8 THE CHALLENGER has top notes of Rhubarb, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet Leaves, Cardamom, Flowers and Sage, a base of Smoke, Leather, Orris and Sandalwood. Overdose has top notes of Grapefruit, Orange, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lily, Jasmine and Sage, a base of Ambergris, Musk, Vetiver and Sandalwood.