Fragrance comparison

Australian Gold vs Overdose

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 602 ratings analysed

4 wins

Australian Gold

Pure Gold Perfumes

4.1712 votes

Rank #21,264 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Overdose

Omanluxury

3.55590 votes

Rank #6,054 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Australian Gold takes 4 of 5 categories.

Australian Gold
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Overdose
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Australian Gold4/5

Overdose1/5

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

Australian GoldPure Gold Perfumes

OverdoseOmanluxury

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 14%Had 14%Want 72%

3.55/ 5 · 590 votes

Have 36%Had 13%Want 51%

Category winnerAustralian GoldRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

12 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

⏱ Longevity95

〰 Sillage95

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityAustralian Gold

SillageAustralian Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value43

Category winnerAustralian GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus92%

floral84%

woody77%

sweet69%

tropical61%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

amber70%

white floral60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

FigGreen NotesMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

FrangipaniFruity NotesJasmineOrange Blossom

Base8-12 hrs

Balsamic VinegarCedarSandalwoodAmberMuskVanilla

Top

GrapefruitOrangeBergamotLemonBlack PepperCardamomSaffronMandarin Orange

Heart

Orange BlossomLilyJasmineSageOrrisFig

Base

AmbergrisMuskVetiverSandalwoodCedarPatchouliTonka BeanPlum

InformationalShared notesFig, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Australian Gold, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer43

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night65

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 33%Party 29%Date 24%Work 14%

Men51

Unisex40

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,264

PerfumerSidonie Grandperret

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#6,054

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews109

Category winnerOverdoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Australian Gold by Pure Gold Perfumes opens with a zesty clash of lemon, crisp mandarin, and green fig leaf. It is bold. The opening hits with sharp citrus and tart fruit before settling into a warm, creamy heart of orange blossom, frangipani, and jasmine. As the initial brightness recedes, rich base notes of cedar, s…

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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, Australian Gold or Overdose?

Australian Gold takes 4 of 5 categories. Australian Gold is rated 4.17/5 from 12 votes; Overdose is rated 3.55/5 from 590 votes. Choose Australian Gold for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Overdose for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Australian Gold or Overdose?

Australian Gold lasts longest (Australian Gold 95/100, Overdose 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Australian Gold or Overdose?

Australian Gold projects furthest (Australian Gold 95/100, Overdose 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Australian Gold and Overdose smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Fig, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Jasmine.

Is Australian Gold or Overdose better for summer or winter?

Australian Gold suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Australian Gold and Overdose?

Australian Gold has top notes of Fig, Green Notes, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Frangipani, Fruity Notes, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Balsamic Vinegar, Cedar, Sandalwood and Amber. 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.