Fragrance comparison

Habdan vs Overture Woman

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 2,572 ratings analysed

5 wins

Habdan

Parfums de Marly

4.221,430 votes

Rank #1,845 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Overture Woman

Amouage

3.851,142 votes

Rank #25,368 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Habdan takes 5 of 7 categories.

Habdan
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Overture Woman
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Habdan5/7

Overture Woman2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HabdanParfums de Marly

Overture WomanAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 1,430 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.85/ 5 · 1,142 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

Category winnerHabdanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

32%Like

8%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

1,430 votes

40%Love

28%Like

14%Ok

12%Dislike

6%Hate

1,142 votes

Category winnerHabdanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityOverture Woman

SillageOverture Woman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value32

Category winnerHabdanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy91%

caramel83%

woody74%

balsamic65%

fruity56%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

leather84%

fruity77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SaffronOlibanum

Heart2-4 hrs

AppleWoody NotesRose

Base6-10 hrs

MyrhhCaramelAmbergris

Top

BrandyAppleSaffronBergamot

Heart

BenzoinMyrhhCinnamonMay RoseGeranium

Base

LeatherOlibanumLabdanum

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Olibanum, Apple and Myrhh. Durations are only published for Habdan, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring55

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day42

Night100

Spring48

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerHabdanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex17

Women2

Date 38%Party 25%Casual 21%Work 16%

Men6

Unisex56

Women38

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,845

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews200

Overall rank#25,368

PerfumerAnnick Menardo

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHabdanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums de Marly Habdan smells like crisp green apple slices drizzled in warm melted caramel and set over smoking incense. The saffron hits immediately. You get a sharp flash of perfumer alcohol for the first three minutes before thick olibanum resin and tart fruit take over your skin. It feels chewy, rich, and comfor…

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Amouage Overture Woman matches a thick pour of brandy with a tart bite of green apple and warm saffron. Annick Menardo builds a dense, resinous base of leather and myrrh that feels tailored for formal cold nights. It wraps the skin in a smoky, rich warmth that demands confidence and structured attire.

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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, Habdan or Overture Woman?

Habdan takes 5 of 7 categories. Habdan is rated 4.22/5 from 1,430 votes; Overture Woman is rated 3.85/5 from 1,142 votes. Choose Habdan for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Overture Woman for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Habdan or Overture Woman?

Overture Woman lasts longest (Overture Woman 80/100, Habdan 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Habdan or Overture Woman?

Overture Woman projects furthest (Overture Woman 71/100, Habdan 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Habdan and Overture Woman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Olibanum, Apple and Myrhh.

Is Habdan or Overture Woman better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Habdan and Overture Woman?

Habdan has top notes of Saffron and Olibanum, heart notes of Apple, Woody Notes and Rose, a base of Myrhh, Caramel and Ambergris. Overture Woman has top notes of Brandy, Apple, Saffron and Bergamot, heart notes of Benzoin, Myrhh, Cinnamon and May Rose, a base of Leather, Olibanum and Labdanum.