Fragrance comparison

JD Sous Bois vs Overdose

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 36 ratings analysed

5 wins

JD Sous Bois

JD Jeffrey Dame

4.1226 votes

Rank #49,473 PowderyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Overdose

Regalien

3.4010 votes

Rank #58,658 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

JD Sous Bois takes 5 of 5 categories.

JD Sous Bois
Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Overdose
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Best in winter, evening wear.

JD Sous Bois5/5

Overdose0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JD Sous BoisJD Jeffrey Dame

OverdoseRegalien

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 43%Had 11%Want 46%

3.40/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 23%Had 23%Want 53%

Category winnerJD Sous BoisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

27%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

20%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityJD Sous Bois

SillageJD Sous Bois

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value56

Category winnerJD Sous BoisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

musky92%

woody84%

violet77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

white floral100%

musky92%

sweet84%

citrus77%

powdery69%

vanilla61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both musky, powdery and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MuskVioletCivetMimosaOrange BlossomAlmondGeraniumIrisBenzoinNeroliRoseMoss

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CorianderPink PepperBergamotNeroli

Heart

Orange BlossomHoneysuckleRoseJasmineIris

Base

LabdanumMuskVanillaSugarCaramelCivet

InformationalShared notesMusk, Civet, Orange Blossom and Iris. 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

Summer57

Fall100

Winter93

Day100

Night57

Spring25

Summer75

Fall75

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex75

Women13

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,473

PerfumerHugh Spencer

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,658

PerfumerFirmenich, MG Gulcicek

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerJD Sous BoisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

JD Sous Bois by JD Jeffrey Dame takes classic French woodland perfumery and softens its edges. The opening sparks with bright bergamot and lemon before yielding to a dense heart of powdery iris, sweet mimosa, and violet leaf. As it settles, clean musk blends with earthy moss, cedarwood, and a quiet purr of civet that …

Reviews →

Overdose by Regalien is a fragrance for women and men. Overdose was launched in 2018. Overdose was created by MG Gulcicek and Firmenich. Top notes are Coriander, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Neroli; middle notes are Orange Blossom, Honeysuckle, Rose, Jasmine and Iris; base notes are Labdanum, Musk, Vanilla, Sugar, Carame…

Reviews →

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, JD Sous Bois or Overdose?

JD Sous Bois takes 5 of 5 categories. JD Sous Bois is rated 4.12/5 from 26 votes; Overdose is rated 3.40/5 from 10 votes. Choose JD Sous Bois for a powdery and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Overdose for a white floral and musky character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, JD Sous Bois or Overdose?

JD Sous Bois lasts longest (JD Sous Bois 86/100, Overdose 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, JD Sous Bois or Overdose?

JD Sous Bois projects furthest (JD Sous Bois 63/100, Overdose 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do JD Sous Bois and Overdose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Musk, Civet, Orange Blossom and Iris.

Is JD Sous Bois or Overdose better for summer or winter?

JD Sous Bois suits daytime wear; Overdose suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in JD Sous Bois and Overdose?

JD Sous Bois features Musk, Violet, Civet, Mimosa and Orange Blossom. Overdose has top notes of Coriander, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Honeysuckle, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Labdanum, Musk, Vanilla and Sugar.