Fragrance comparison

Bedestal vs Overdose

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 620 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bedestal

LINK

4.5030 votes

Rank #30,803 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Overdose

Omanluxury

3.55590 votes

Rank #6,707 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bedestal takes 4 of 7 categories.

Bedestal
Choose it for a citrus and fruity 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, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Bedestal4/7

Overdose3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BedestalLINK

OverdoseOmanluxury

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 76%Had 18%Want 6%

3.55/ 5 · 590 votes

Have 36%Had 13%Want 51%

Category winnerBedestalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

43%Like

3%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

29%Love

22%Like

16%Ok

15%Dislike

18%Hate

443 votes

Category winnerBedestalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityOverdose

SillageOverdose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value43

Category winnerBedestalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity86%

white floral72%

woody58%

sweet44%

patchouli30%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

amber70%

white floral60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Fruity NotesMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomJasmine

Base5-8 hrs

PatchouliCedarVetiver

Top

GrapefruitOrangeBergamotLemonBlack PepperCardamomSaffronMandarin Orange

Heart

Orange BlossomLilyJasmineSageOrrisFig

Base

AmbergrisMuskVetiverSandalwoodCedarPatchouliTonka BeanPlum

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Orange Blossom and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Bedestal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring73

Summer100

Fall38

Winter15

Day100

Night79

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBedestalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex7

Women0

Men51

Unisex40

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,803

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,707

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews109

Category winnerOverdoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bedestal by LINK opens with an energetic splash of sharp pink grapefruit and sweet mandarin orange, backed by juicy mixed fruit notes that immediately grab attention. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus fizz softens into a clean heart of white orange blossom and light jasmine, smelling very much like crisp morni…

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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, Bedestal or Overdose?

Bedestal takes 4 of 7 categories. Bedestal is rated 4.50/5 from 30 votes; Overdose is rated 3.55/5 from 590 votes. Choose Bedestal for a citrus and fruity 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, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Bedestal or Overdose?

Overdose lasts longest (Overdose 74/100, Bedestal 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bedestal or Overdose?

Overdose projects furthest (Overdose 66/100, Bedestal 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bedestal and Overdose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Orange Blossom and Jasmine.

Is Bedestal or Overdose better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Bedestal and Overdose?

Bedestal has top notes of Fruity Notes, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Cedar 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.