Fragrance comparison

Habit Rouge L'Instinct vs Over.dose

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

Updated 4 Nov 2026 493 ratings analysed

Habit Rouge L'Instinct

Guerlain

3.37397 votes

Rank #14,844 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Over.dose

Scentologia

3.7896 votes

Rank #26,664 AromaticCannabis

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Over.dose takes 4 of 7 categories.

Habit Rouge L'Instinct
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Over.dose
Choose it for a aromatic and cannabis character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Habit Rouge L'Instinct3/7

Over.dose4/7

Ratings & consensus: Over.dose
Community sentiment: Over.dose
Longevity: Over.dose
Sillage & projection: Over.dose
Value for money: Habit Rouge L'Instinct
Versatility: Habit Rouge L'Instinct
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Habit Rouge L'Instinct

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Habit Rouge L'InstinctGuerlain

Over.doseScentologia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.37/ 5 · 397 votes

Have 45%Had 9%Want 47%

3.78/ 5 · 96 votes

Have 30%Had 7%Want 63%

Category winnerOver.doseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

26%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

17%Hate

397 votes

29%Love

30%Like

19%Ok

16%Dislike

6%Hate

86 votes

Category winnerOver.doseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityOver.dose

SillageOver.dose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value31

Category winnerHabit Rouge L'InstinctBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green92%

aromatic84%

cannabis77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

aromatic100%

cannabis91%

herbal83%

citrus74%

green65%

woody56%

Scent match55%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and cannabis

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 60 minutes

Green NotesGrapefruitBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

cannabisMateRed Rose

Base3 to 5 hours

LeatherPatchouliVanilla

Top

cannabisBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

ThymeGardeniaGeranium

Base

VetiverPatchouliMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, cannabis and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Habit Rouge L'Instinct, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer84

Fall79

Winter38

Day100

Night67

Spring85

Summer60

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night89

Category winnerHabit Rouge L'InstinctMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men79

Unisex18

Women3

Men57

Unisex41

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,844

PerfumerDelphine Jelk

Launched—

Reviews84

Overall rank#26,664

PerfumerMargherita Carini

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerHabit Rouge L'InstinctHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Habit Rouge L'Instinct by Guerlain takes a sharp, unexpected detour from classic French perfumery. Released in 2022 as an intense eau de toilette, it opens with a zesty burst of bergamot and grapefruit alongside crisp green notes. The core soon shifts into an unconventional pairing of earthy cannabis, mate tea, and fr…

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Over.dose by Scentologia is an aromatic, cannabis-forward fragrance that balances herbal bite with earthy, resinous base notes. It creates a bold, green profile suitable for adventurous wearers who want a scent with personality. Designed for both men and women, this 2023 release performs best in the transition seasons…

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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, Habit Rouge L'Instinct or Over.dose?

Over.dose takes 4 of 7 categories. Habit Rouge L'Instinct is rated 3.37/5 from 397 votes; Over.dose is rated 3.78/5 from 96 votes. Choose Habit Rouge L'Instinct for a citrus and green character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Over.dose for a aromatic and cannabis character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Habit Rouge L'Instinct or Over.dose?

Over.dose lasts longest (Over.dose 73/100, Habit Rouge L'Instinct 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Habit Rouge L'Instinct or Over.dose?

Over.dose projects furthest (Over.dose 66/100, Habit Rouge L'Instinct 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Habit Rouge L'Instinct and Over.dose smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and cannabis accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, cannabis and Patchouli.

Is Habit Rouge L'Instinct or Over.dose better for summer or winter?

For summer, Habit Rouge L'Instinct is the stronger pick. For winter, Over.dose is the stronger pick. Habit Rouge L'Instinct suits daytime wear; Over.dose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Habit Rouge L'Instinct and Over.dose?

Habit Rouge L'Instinct has top notes of Green Notes, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of cannabis, Mate and Red Rose, a base of Leather, Patchouli and Vanilla. Over.dose has top notes of cannabis, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Thyme, Gardenia and Geranium, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Musk and Amber.