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Arizona vs Overdose

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

Updated 1,233 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arizona takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Arizona

    Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Overdose

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Arizona5/7
Overdose2/7
Ratings & consensus
Arizona
Community sentiment
Arizona
Longevity
Overdose
Sillage & projection
Overdose
Value for money
Arizona
Versatility
Arizona
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Arizona

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
ArizonaProenza Schouler
OverdoseOmanluxury
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.74/ 5 · 643 votes
Have 51%Had 18%Want 31%
3.55/ 5 · 590 votes
Have 36%Had 13%Want 51%
Category winnerArizonaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
27%Love
42%Like
12%Ok
18%Dislike
2%Hate

643 votes

29%Love
22%Like
16%Ok
15%Dislike
18%Hate

443 votes

Category winnerArizonaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate68
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate62
Category winners

LongevityOverdose

SillageOverdose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value62
¤ Price value43
Category winnerArizonaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
powdery100%
citrus92%
musky84%
sweet77%
white floral69%
iris61%
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
Top30 to 45 minutes
Mandarin OrangeOrangeBergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
Cactus FlowerSolar NotesStrawberryOrange BlossomJasmineRose
Base3 to 4 hours
OrrisCashmeranMuskVanilla
Top
GrapefruitOrangeBergamotLemonBlack PepperCardamomSaffronMandarin Orange
Heart
Orange BlossomLilyJasmineSageOrrisFig
Base
AmbergrisMuskVetiverSandalwoodCedarPatchouliTonka BeanPlum
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Orange, Bergamot and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Arizona, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring90
Summer100
Fall37
Winter17
Day100
Night29
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter25
Day–
Night–
Category winnerArizonaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex11
Women88
Men51
Unisex40
Women8
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,387

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews143

Overall rank#6,555

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews109

Category winnerArizonaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arizona by Proenza Schouler delivers an unexpected mix of bright citrus, desert botanicals, and velvety powder. The opening splashes crisp mandarin orange, bergamot, and sweet orange before settling into an unusual heart of watery cactus flower, strawberry, and sunlit solar notes. As jasmine, rose, and orange blossom …

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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, Arizona or Overdose?

Arizona takes 5 of 7 categories. Arizona is rated 3.74/5 from 643 votes; Overdose is rated 3.55/5 from 590 votes. Choose Arizona for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Overdose for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Arizona or Overdose?

Overdose lasts longest (Overdose 74/100, Arizona 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arizona or Overdose?

Overdose projects furthest (Overdose 66/100, Arizona 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arizona and Overdose smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Orange, Bergamot and Orange Blossom.

Is Arizona or Overdose better for summer or winter?

For summer, Arizona is the stronger pick. For winter, Overdose is the stronger pick. Arizona suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arizona and Overdose?

Arizona has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Cactus Flower, Solar Notes, Strawberry and Orange Blossom, a base of Orris, Cashmeran, Musk and Vanilla. 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.

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