Fragrance comparison

Kimimela vs Overdose

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 594 ratings analysed

Kimimela

Paolo Gigli

4.254 votes

Rank #55,325 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Overdose

Omanluxury

3.55590 votes

Rank #6,064 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Overdose takes 3 of 4 categories.

Kimimela
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Overdose
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Kimimela1/4

Overdose3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KimimelaPaolo Gigli

OverdoseOmanluxury

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 30%Had 5%Want 65%

3.55/ 5 · 590 votes

Have 36%Had 13%Want 51%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

29%Love

22%Like

16%Ok

15%Dislike

18%Hate

443 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityOverdose

SillageOverdose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value43

Category winnerKimimelaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

vanilla92%

yellow floral84%

sweet77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

amber70%

white floral60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SaffronBergamotOrange BlossomMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangCardamomNutmegJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

Woody NotesVanillaTonka BeanAmberMusk

Top

GrapefruitOrangeBergamotLemonBlack PepperCardamomSaffronMandarin Orange

Heart

Orange BlossomLilyJasmineSageOrrisFig

Base

AmbergrisMuskVetiverSandalwoodCedarPatchouliTonka BeanPlum

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for Kimimela, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day47

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Date 34%Casual 27%Work 24%Party 15%

Men51

Unisex40

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,325

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,064

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews109

Category winnerOverdoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kimimela by Paolo Gigli delivers an inviting blend of warm spices and creamy sweetness. The scent opens with a lively flash of bergamot and sweet mandarin orange. Saffron adds a gentle leather-like warmth right from the start. You will not find harsh synthetic edges here. As the initial citrus sparkle fades over the f…

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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, Kimimela or Overdose?

Overdose takes 3 of 4 categories. Kimimela is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Overdose is rated 3.55/5 from 590 votes. Choose Kimimela for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Overdose for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Kimimela or Overdose?

Overdose lasts longest (Overdose 74/100, Kimimela 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kimimela or Overdose?

Overdose projects furthest (Overdose 66/100, Kimimela 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kimimela and Overdose smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Mandarin Orange.

Is Kimimela or Overdose better for summer or winter?

Kimimela suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kimimela and Overdose?

Kimimela has top notes of Saffron, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Jasmine, a base of Woody Notes, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Amber. 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.