Fragrance comparison

Dusk vs Overdose

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 619 ratings analysed

4 wins

Dusk

Ourside

4.3429 votes

Rank #16,964 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Overdose

Omanluxury

3.55590 votes

Rank #6,700 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dusk takes 4 of 7 categories.

Dusk
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Overdose
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Dusk4/7

Overdose3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DuskOurside

OverdoseOmanluxury

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.34/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 17%Had 2%Want 81%

3.55/ 5 · 590 votes

Have 36%Had 13%Want 51%

Category winnerDuskRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

69%Love

10%Like

10%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

29 votes

29%Love

22%Like

16%Ok

15%Dislike

18%Hate

443 votes

Category winnerDuskMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityOverdose

SillageOverdose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value43

Category winnerDuskBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

fruity70%

citrus60%

sweet50%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

amber70%

white floral60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

FigBergamotGrapefruitWild Berries

Heart

Bay LeafCedarLilyMusk

Base

VetiverPatchouliOlibanumAmber

Top

GrapefruitOrangeBergamotLemonBlack PepperCardamomSaffronMandarin Orange

Heart

Orange BlossomLilyJasmineSageOrrisFig

Base

AmbergrisMuskVetiverSandalwoodCedarPatchouliTonka BeanPlum

InformationalShared notesFig, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer7

Fall100

Winter86

Day71

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDuskMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex85

Women5

Men51

Unisex40

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,964

PerfumerKeta Burke-Williams

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#6,700

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews109

Category winnerOverdoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dusk by Ourside offers a refreshing yet earthy take on woody aromatics. This unisex fragrance combines a vibrant top of fig and wild berries with a dry, herbaceous heart of bay leaf and cedar. A warm base of patchouli, vetiver, and olibanum provides a subtle, close-to-skin finish that makes it ideal for casual autumn …

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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, Dusk or Overdose?

Dusk takes 4 of 7 categories. Dusk is rated 4.34/5 from 29 votes; Overdose is rated 3.55/5 from 590 votes. Choose Dusk for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Overdose for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Dusk or Overdose?

Overdose lasts longest (Overdose 74/100, Dusk 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dusk or Overdose?

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

Do Dusk and Overdose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Fig, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Cedar.

Is Dusk or Overdose better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Dusk and Overdose?

Dusk has top notes of Fig, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Wild Berries, heart notes of Bay Leaf, Cedar, Lily and Musk, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Olibanum and Amber. 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.