Fragrance comparison

Candy Candy vs Overdose

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 27 ratings analysed

4 wins

Candy Candy

Mith

4.0017 votes

Rank #38,218 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Overdose

Regalien

3.4010 votes

Rank #58,768 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Candy Candy takes 4 of 5 categories.

Candy Candy
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Overdose
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Candy Candy4/5

Overdose1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Candy CandyMith

OverdoseRegalien

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 28%Had 17%Want 55%

3.40/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 23%Had 23%Want 53%

Category winnerCandy CandyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

53%Like

6%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

20%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityCandy Candy

SillageOverdose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value56

Category winnerCandy CandyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

rose69%

musky61%

white floral100%

musky92%

sweet84%

citrus77%

powdery69%

vanilla61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both white floral, citrus and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

HoneysuckleRed FruitsJasmineRose

Base

PatchouliSugarMuskVanilla

Top

CorianderPink PepperBergamotNeroli

Heart

Orange BlossomHoneysuckleRoseJasmineIris

Base

LabdanumMuskVanillaSugarCaramelCivet

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Honeysuckle, Jasmine and Rose. 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

Summer86

Fall86

Winter29

Day100

Night50

Spring25

Summer75

Fall75

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex18

Women82

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,218

PerfumerLouise Turner

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#58,768

PerfumerFirmenich, MG Gulcicek

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCandy CandyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Candy Candy opens bright with mandarin and bergamot, then quickly turns into a fruity floral wrapped in sugar, musk, and vanilla. On skin it usually reads sweet, airy, and summery, with honeysuckle and red fruits doing most of the work. It looks best suited to shoppers who enjoy playful gourmand florals and easy layer…

Reviews →

Overdose by Regalien is a fragrance for women and men. Overdose was launched in 2018. Overdose was created by MG Gulcicek and Firmenich. Top notes are Coriander, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Neroli; middle notes are Orange Blossom, Honeysuckle, Rose, Jasmine and Iris; base notes are Labdanum, Musk, Vanilla, Sugar, Carame…

Reviews →

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, Candy Candy or Overdose?

Candy Candy takes 4 of 5 categories. Candy Candy is rated 4.00/5 from 17 votes; Overdose is rated 3.40/5 from 10 votes. Choose Candy Candy for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Overdose for a white floral and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Candy Candy or Overdose?

Candy Candy lasts longest (Candy Candy 75/100, Overdose 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Candy Candy or Overdose?

Overdose projects furthest (Overdose 56/100, Candy Candy 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Candy Candy and Overdose smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Honeysuckle, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Candy Candy or Overdose better for summer or winter?

Candy Candy suits daytime wear; Overdose suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Candy Candy and Overdose?

Candy Candy has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Honeysuckle, Red Fruits, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Sugar, Musk and Vanilla. Overdose has top notes of Coriander, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Honeysuckle, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Labdanum, Musk, Vanilla and Sugar.