Fragrance comparison

Guilty Pleasure vs Overdose

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 615 ratings analysed

Guilty Pleasure

Antonio Maretti

3.6025 votes

Rank #59,112 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Overdose

Omanluxury

3.55590 votes

Rank #6,720 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Overdose takes 5 of 7 categories.

Guilty Pleasure
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Overdose
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Guilty Pleasure2/7

Overdose5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Guilty PleasureAntonio Maretti

OverdoseOmanluxury

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 55%Had 6%Want 39%

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

28%Love

44%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

25 votes

29%Love

22%Like

16%Ok

15%Dislike

18%Hate

443 votes

Category winnerGuilty PleasureMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityOverdose

SillageOverdose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value43

Category winnerOverdoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

woody83%

fruity74%

citrus65%

warm spicy56%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

amber70%

white floral60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BlackcurrantBergamotMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart

JuniperCardamomBlack PepperElemi resin

Base

Mineral notesPatchouliVetiver

Top

GrapefruitOrangeBergamotLemonBlack PepperCardamomSaffronMandarin Orange

Heart

Orange BlossomLilyJasmineSageOrrisFig

Base

AmbergrisMuskVetiverSandalwoodCedarPatchouliTonka BeanPlum

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Cardamom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer55

Fall55

Winter55

Day100

Night25

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerGuilty PleasureMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex65

Women6

Men51

Unisex40

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,112

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,720

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews109

Category winnerOverdoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Guilty Pleasure opens bright and tart, with blackcurrant, bergamot, mandarin, and grapefruit giving it a crisp fruity-citrus lift. As it settles, juniper, cardamom, and black pepper bring a cleaner aromatic spice, while vetiver, patchouli, and mineral notes keep the dry-down airy, woody, and slightly cool. It reads mo…

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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, Guilty Pleasure or Overdose?

Overdose takes 5 of 7 categories. Guilty Pleasure is rated 3.60/5 from 25 votes; Overdose is rated 3.55/5 from 590 votes. Choose Guilty Pleasure for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. 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, Guilty Pleasure or Overdose?

Overdose lasts longest (Overdose 74/100, Guilty Pleasure 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Guilty Pleasure or Overdose?

Overdose projects furthest (Overdose 66/100, Guilty Pleasure 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Guilty Pleasure and Overdose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Cardamom.

Is Guilty Pleasure or Overdose better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Guilty Pleasure and Overdose?

Guilty Pleasure has top notes of Blackcurrant, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Juniper, Cardamom, Black Pepper and Elemi resin, a base of Mineral notes, Patchouli 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.