Fragrance comparison

9am vs Overdose

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,007 ratings analysed

4 wins

9am

Afnan

3.68417 votes

Rank #6,595 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Overdose

Omanluxury

3.55590 votes

Rank #6,720 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

9am takes 4 of 7 categories.

9am
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Overdose
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.

9am4/7

Overdose3/7

Ratings & consensus: 9am
Community sentiment: 9am
Longevity: Overdose
Sillage & projection: Overdose
Value for money: 9am
Versatility: Overdose
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 9am

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

9amAfnan

OverdoseOmanluxury

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 417 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.55/ 5 · 590 votes

Have 36%Had 13%Want 51%

Category winner9amRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

35%Like

18%Ok

11%Dislike

7%Hate

355 votes

29%Love

22%Like

16%Ok

15%Dislike

18%Hate

443 votes

Category winner9amMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityOverdose

SillageOverdose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value43

Category winner9amBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

musky92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

lavender61%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

amber70%

white floral60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonMandarin OrangeCardamomPink Pepper

Heart

LavenderOrange BlossomGreen AppleRose

Base

MuskMossCedarPatchouli

Top

GrapefruitOrangeBergamotLemonBlack PepperCardamomSaffronMandarin Orange

Heart

Orange BlossomLilyJasmineSageOrrisFig

Base

AmbergrisMuskVetiverSandalwoodCedarPatchouliTonka BeanPlum

InformationalShared notesLemon, Mandarin Orange, Cardamom and Orange Blossom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOverdoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex53

Women18

Men51

Unisex40

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,595

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews56

Overall rank#6,720

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews109

Category winner9amHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Afnan 9am opens with bright lemon and mandarin, then settles into a clean lavender musk with green apple, soft woods, and a faint earthy edge. It reads fresh, lightly sweet, and easy to wear, though the sharp citrus opening and mossy-musky drydown can feel synthetic on some skin. This suits shoppers after an affordabl…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 9am or Overdose?

9am takes 4 of 7 categories. 9am is rated 3.68/5 from 417 votes; Overdose is rated 3.55/5 from 590 votes. Choose 9am for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Overdose for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 9am or Overdose?

Overdose lasts longest (Overdose 74/100, 9am 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 9am or Overdose?

Overdose projects furthest (Overdose 66/100, 9am 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 9am and Overdose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Cardamom and Orange Blossom.

Is 9am or Overdose better for summer or winter?

For summer, 9am is the stronger pick. For winter, Overdose is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 9am and Overdose?

9am has top notes of Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Cardamom and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Lavender, Orange Blossom, Green Apple and Rose, a base of Musk, Moss, Cedar and Patchouli. 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.