Fragrance comparison

Baron vs Overdose

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 592 ratings analysed

3 wins

Baron

Marita Parfum

5.002 votes

Rank #53,173 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

Overdose

Omanluxury

3.55590 votes

Rank #6,452 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Baron takes 3 of 4 categories.

Baron
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Overdose
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Baron3/4

Overdose1/4

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

BaronMarita Parfum

OverdoseOmanluxury

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 29%Had 29%Want 43%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityBaron

SillageBaron

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value43

Category winnerBaronBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

amber69%

fresh spicy61%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

amber70%

white floral60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match62%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

GrapefruitLemonBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

CardamomSageLavender

Base6 to 8 hours

CoffeeBenzoinPatchouliTonka BeanWoodsy Notes

Top

GrapefruitOrangeBergamotLemonBlack PepperCardamomSaffronMandarin Orange

Heart

Orange BlossomLilyJasmineSageOrrisFig

Base

AmbergrisMuskVetiverSandalwoodCedarPatchouliTonka BeanPlum

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lemon, Bergamot and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Baron, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men51

Unisex40

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,173

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,452

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews109

Category winnerOverdoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Baron by Marita Parfum delivers a crisp citrus opening that transitions into a warm, aromatic core and a rich woody base. The scent starts with a bright burst of grapefruit, lemon, and bergamot, bringing an energetic bite right away. As the brisk opening settles, herbal sage, lavender, and spicy cardamom step forward …

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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, Baron or Overdose?

Baron takes 3 of 4 categories. Baron is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Overdose is rated 3.55/5 from 590 votes. Choose Baron for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Overdose for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Baron or Overdose?

Baron lasts longest (Baron 80/100, Overdose 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baron or Overdose?

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

Do Baron and Overdose smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lemon, Bergamot and Cardamom.

Is Baron or Overdose better for summer or winter?

Baron suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Baron and Overdose?

Baron has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Cardamom, Sage and Lavender, a base of Coffee, Benzoin, Patchouli and Tonka Bean. 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.