Fragrance comparison

Bahar vs Overdose

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 1,035 ratings analysed

5 wins

Bahar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.30445 votes

Rank #23,116 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Overdose

Omanluxury

3.55590 votes

Rank #6,027 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bahar takes 5 of 7 categories.

Bahar
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Overdose
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Bahar5/7

Overdose2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BaharThe Spirit of Dubai

OverdoseOmanluxury

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 445 votes

Have 40%Had 9%Want 51%

3.55/ 5 · 590 votes

Have 36%Had 13%Want 51%

Category winnerBaharRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

21%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

445 votes

29%Love

22%Like

16%Ok

15%Dislike

18%Hate

443 votes

Category winnerBaharMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityBahar

SillageBahar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value43

Category winnerOverdoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh92%

woody84%

aquatic77%

aromatic69%

ozonic61%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

amber70%

white floral60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sea NotesCitrusesOzonic notesWatery NotesBitter OrangeSpicy NotesGingerLime

Heart

SpicesSandalwoodViolet LeafLotusCyclamenCedarVanillaJasmine

Base

Precious WoodsAmberMuskVetiverAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliImmortelle

Top

GrapefruitOrangeBergamotLemonBlack PepperCardamomSaffronMandarin Orange

Heart

Orange BlossomLilyJasmineSageOrrisFig

Base

AmbergrisMuskVetiverSandalwoodCedarPatchouliTonka BeanPlum

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Cedar, Jasmine and Musk. 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

Winter30

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBaharMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex47

Women6

Men51

Unisex40

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,116

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,027

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews109

Category winnerOverdoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bahar opens with an intense blast of salty sea notes, bitter orange, and sour lime. The ozonic freshness strikes cold and almost medicinal at first spray before settling into a dense core of cardamom, violet leaf, and sandalwood. As the hours pass, dark agarwood and amber push through the watery surface. Designed for …

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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, Bahar or Overdose?

Bahar takes 5 of 7 categories. Bahar is rated 4.30/5 from 445 votes; Overdose is rated 3.55/5 from 590 votes. Choose Bahar for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Overdose for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Bahar or Overdose?

Bahar lasts longest (Bahar 84/100, Overdose 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bahar or Overdose?

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

Do Bahar and Overdose smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Cedar, Jasmine and Musk.

Is Bahar or Overdose better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bahar is the stronger pick. For winter, Bahar is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bahar and Overdose?

Bahar has top notes of Sea Notes, Citruses, Ozonic notes and Watery Notes, heart notes of Spices, Sandalwood, Violet Leaf and Lotus, a base of Precious Woods, Amber, Musk and Vetiver. 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.