Fragrance comparison

Carios vs Overdose

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 773 ratings analysed

Carios

Parfums de Marly

2.93183 votes

Rank #19,519 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Overdose

Omanluxury

3.55590 votes

Rank #6,218 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Overdose takes 6 of 7 categories.

Carios
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Overdose
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Carios1/7

Overdose6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CariosParfums de Marly

OverdoseOmanluxury

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.93/ 5 · 183 votes

Have 25%Had 5%Want 71%

3.55/ 5 · 590 votes

Have 36%Had 13%Want 51%

Category winnerOverdoseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

18%Like

17%Ok

13%Dislike

29%Hate

183 votes

29%Love

22%Like

16%Ok

15%Dislike

18%Hate

443 votes

Category winnerOverdoseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate48

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityOverdose

SillageOverdose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value10

¤ Price value43

Category winnerOverdoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

musky61%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

amber70%

white floral60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match61%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SaffronMandarin OrangePink PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Black PepperGeraniumRed Thyme

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbroxanTonka BeanVetiverCedarwood

Top

GrapefruitOrangeBergamotLemonBlack PepperCardamomSaffronMandarin Orange

Heart

Orange BlossomLilyJasmineSageOrrisFig

Base

AmbergrisMuskVetiverSandalwoodCedarPatchouliTonka BeanPlum

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Black Pepper. Durations are only published for Carios, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer32

Fall0

Winter100

Day86

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCariosMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men53

Unisex29

Women18

Work 31%Date 29%Casual 26%Party 14%

Men51

Unisex40

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,519

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews53

Overall rank#6,218

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews109

Category winnerOverdoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carios by Parfums de Marly pairs fiery spice with an unexpected fruity brightness. The saffron hits immediately. Right behind it, juicy mandarin orange cuts through the heat alongside crisp pink pepper and bergamot. The fragrance quickly pivots into an aromatic heart of geranium and herbal red thyme before setting on …

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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, Carios or Overdose?

Overdose takes 6 of 7 categories. Carios is rated 2.93/5 from 183 votes; Overdose is rated 3.55/5 from 590 votes. Choose Carios for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Overdose for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Carios or Overdose?

Overdose lasts longest (Overdose 74/100, Carios 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carios or Overdose?

Overdose projects furthest (Overdose 66/100, Carios 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carios and Overdose smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Saffron, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Black Pepper.

Is Carios or Overdose better for summer or winter?

For summer, Carios is the stronger pick. For winter, Carios is the stronger pick. Carios suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carios and Overdose?

Carios has top notes of Saffron, Mandarin Orange, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Pepper, Geranium and Red Thyme, a base of Ambroxan, Tonka Bean, Vetiver and Cedarwood. 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.