Fragrance comparison

Courageous vs Overdose

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 597 ratings analysed

Courageous

Ellen Tracy

3.437 votes

Rank #57,224 PatchouliWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Overdose

Omanluxury

3.55590 votes

Rank #6,707 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Overdose takes 3 of 4 categories.

Courageous
Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Overdose
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Courageous1/4

Overdose3/4

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

CourageousEllen Tracy

OverdoseOmanluxury

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 88%Had 3%Want 9%

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

29%Love

14%Like

29%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

7 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

⏱ Longevity36

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityOverdose

SillageOverdose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value90

¤ Price value43

Category winnerCourageousBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

rose69%

musky61%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

amber70%

white floral60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Black PepperBergamotLemon

Heart1 to 2 hours

RoseWater LilyDewberryCassisOrris

Base2 to 3 hours

PatchouliMuskVanillaSandalwood

Top

GrapefruitOrangeBergamotLemonBlack PepperCardamomSaffronMandarin Orange

Heart

Orange BlossomLilyJasmineSageOrrisFig

Base

AmbergrisMuskVetiverSandalwoodCedarPatchouliTonka BeanPlum

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Bergamot, Lemon and Orris. Durations are only published for Courageous, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Men51

Unisex40

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,224

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#6,707

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews109

Category winnerOverdoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Courageous by Ellen Tracy delivers a bright citrus opening balanced by earthy patchouli and soft floral undertones. Fresh lemon and zesty bergamot introduce the scent with a light pinch of black pepper. Soon after, watery rose and delicate water lily emerge alongside tart dewberry and powdery orris root. The base sett…

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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, Courageous or Overdose?

Overdose takes 3 of 4 categories. Courageous is rated 3.43/5 from 7 votes; Overdose is rated 3.55/5 from 590 votes. Choose Courageous for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Overdose for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Courageous or Overdose?

Overdose lasts longest (Overdose 74/100, Courageous 36/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Courageous or Overdose?

Overdose projects furthest (Overdose 66/100, Courageous 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Courageous and Overdose smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Bergamot, Lemon and Orris.

Is Courageous or Overdose better for summer or winter?

Courageous suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Courageous and Overdose?

Courageous has top notes of Black Pepper, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Rose, Water Lily, Dewberry and Cassis, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Vanilla and Sandalwood. 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.