Champaca vs Overdose
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
32%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Overdose takes 5 of 5 categories.
ChampacaChoose it for a floral and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
OverdoseChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Champaca0/5
Overdose5/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Overdose
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Overdose
- Sillage & projection
- Overdose
- Value for money
- Overdose
- 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
ChampacaPrecious LiquidOverdoseOmanluxuryWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split2.64/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 35%Had 17%Want 48%
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 hate0%Love
21%Like
36%Ok
29%Dislike
14%Hate
14 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
Category winners
LongevityOverdose
SillageOverdose
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOverdoseBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
citrus88%
woody77%
sweet65%
powdery53%
aromatic42%
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 = sharedTop20-30 mins
GrapefruitBergamotMandarin
Heart2-4 hrs
ChampacaTea RoseOrris
Base6-8 hrs
SandalwoodVetiverMusk
Top
GrapefruitOrangeBergamotLemonBlack PepperCardamomSaffronMandarin Orange
Heart
Orange BlossomLilyJasmineSageOrrisFig
Base
AmbergrisMuskVetiverSandalwoodCedarPatchouliTonka BeanPlum
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Orris and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Champaca, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer86
Fall43
Winter14
Day100
Night40
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter25
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#67,093
PerfumerRichard Herpin
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#6,700
PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris
Launched—
Reviews109
Category winnerOverdoseHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotChampaca by Precious Liquid delivers a sparkling rush of bright grapefruit, juicy mandarin, and green bergamot before settling into a luminous heart of golden champaca blossoms and soft tea rose. Created by perfumer Richard Herpin, this unisex fragrance treats floral notes with an airy, modern hand. Earthy orris and c…
Reviews →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…
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, Champaca or Overdose?
Overdose takes 5 of 5 categories. Champaca is rated 2.64/5 from 14 votes; Overdose is rated 3.55/5 from 590 votes. Choose Champaca for a floral and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Overdose for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Champaca or Overdose?
Overdose lasts longest (Overdose 74/100, Champaca 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Champaca or Overdose?
Overdose projects furthest (Overdose 66/100, Champaca 45/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Champaca and Overdose smell similar?
Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Orris and Sandalwood.
Is Champaca or Overdose better for summer or winter?
Champaca suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Champaca and Overdose?
Champaca has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Mandarin, heart notes of Champaca, Tea Rose and Orris, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver and Musk. 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.
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