Fragrance comparison

Always July vs Overdose

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 596 ratings analysed

Always July

DIEM

3.836 votes

Rank #64,562 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Overdose

Omanluxury

3.55590 votes

Rank #6,550 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Overdose takes 4 of 4 categories.

Always July
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Overdose
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Always July0/4

Overdose4/4

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

Always JulyDIEM

OverdoseOmanluxury

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 1%Had 1%Want 98%

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

17%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 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

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityOverdose

SillageOverdose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value43

Category winnerOverdoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

musky92%

citrus84%

powdery77%

woody69%

floral61%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

amber70%

white floral60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LilyMuskLemonFrangipaniCedarPlumVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

Top

GrapefruitOrangeBergamotLemonBlack PepperCardamomSaffronMandarin Orange

Heart

Orange BlossomLilyJasmineSageOrrisFig

Base

AmbergrisMuskVetiverSandalwoodCedarPatchouliTonka BeanPlum

InformationalShared notesLily, Musk, Lemon and Cedar. Durations are only published for Always July, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer100

Fall60

Winter40

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

Men51

Unisex40

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,562

PerfumerJean-Charles Mignon

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,550

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews109

Category winnerOverdoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Always July by DIEM presents a sun-drenched floral fruity profile that aims to replicate a relaxed holiday poolside. The scent opens with a bright burst of crisp lemon before revealing lush frangipani and sweet stargazer lily accord at its centre. Juicy plum adds a subtle sweetness, while a smooth base of cedar, warm …

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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, Always July or Overdose?

Overdose takes 4 of 4 categories. Always July is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes; Overdose is rated 3.55/5 from 590 votes. Choose Always July for a white floral and musky character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Overdose for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Always July or Overdose?

Overdose lasts longest (Overdose 74/100, Always July 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Always July or Overdose?

Overdose projects furthest (Overdose 66/100, Always July 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Always July and Overdose smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Lily, Musk, Lemon and Cedar.

Is Always July or Overdose better for summer or winter?

Always July suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Always July and Overdose?

Always July features Lily, Musk, Lemon, Frangipani and Cedar. 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.