Fragrance comparison

Ecstasy vs Overdose

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 639 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ecstasy

Paradis des Sens

4.2949 votes

Rank #12,357 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Overdose

Omanluxury

3.55590 votes

Rank #6,064 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ecstasy takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ecstasy
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Overdose
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Ecstasy4/7

Overdose3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EcstasyParadis des Sens

OverdoseOmanluxury

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 30%Had 4%Want 66%

3.55/ 5 · 590 votes

Have 36%Had 13%Want 51%

Category winnerEcstasyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

20%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

49 votes

29%Love

22%Like

16%Ok

15%Dislike

18%Hate

443 votes

Category winnerEcstasyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityOverdose

SillageOverdose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value43

Category winnerEcstasyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

earthy69%

patchouli61%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

amber70%

white floral60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

OrangeBlack PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

SaffronLily of the ValleyHeliotrope

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliAmbrostar™Vetiver

Top

GrapefruitOrangeBergamotLemonBlack PepperCardamomSaffronMandarin Orange

Heart

Orange BlossomLilyJasmineSageOrrisFig

Base

AmbergrisMuskVetiverSandalwoodCedarPatchouliTonka BeanPlum

InformationalShared notesOrange, Black Pepper, Bergamot and Saffron. Durations are only published for Ecstasy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer100

Fall86

Winter61

Day100

Night75

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEcstasyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men56

Unisex44

Women0

Casual 36%Work 30%Date 19%Party 15%

Men51

Unisex40

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,357

PerfumerSuzy Le Helley

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#6,064

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews109

Category winnerOverdoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ecstasy by Paradis des Sens delivers a brisk, mineral-tinted spin on modern woody citrus perfumes. The first spray releases bitter orange, bergamot, and cracked black pepper with an immediate flash of alcohol before settling into a cool, peppery haze. As the citrus sparkle eases, saffron adds an earthy warmth that mee…

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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, Ecstasy or Overdose?

Ecstasy takes 4 of 7 categories. Ecstasy is rated 4.29/5 from 49 votes; Overdose is rated 3.55/5 from 590 votes. Choose Ecstasy for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Overdose for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Ecstasy or Overdose?

They last about the same: Overdose 74/100, Ecstasy 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Ecstasy or Overdose?

Overdose projects furthest (Overdose 66/100, Ecstasy 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ecstasy and Overdose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Orange, Black Pepper, Bergamot and Saffron.

Is Ecstasy or Overdose better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ecstasy and Overdose?

Ecstasy has top notes of Orange, Black Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Saffron, Lily of the Valley and Heliotrope, a base of Patchouli, Ambrostar™ and Vetiver. 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.