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Les Brumes vs Overdose

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

Updated 757 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Overdose takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Les Brumes

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Overdose

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Les Brumes1/7
Overdose6/7
Ratings & consensus
Overdose
Community sentiment
Overdose
Longevity
Overdose
Sillage & projection
Overdose
Value for money
Overdose
Versatility
Les Brumes
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Overdose

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Les BrumesOrmaie
OverdoseOmanluxury
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.07/ 5 · 167 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
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
25%Love
21%Like
24%Ok
22%Dislike
8%Hate

115 votes

29%Love
22%Like
16%Ok
15%Dislike
18%Hate

443 votes

Category winnerOverdoseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate57
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate62
Category winners

LongevityOverdose

SillageOverdose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value39
¤ Price value43
Category winnerOverdoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
aromatic88%
fresh spicy77%
fresh65%
woody53%
warm spicy42%
citrus100%
aromatic90%
fresh spicy80%
amber70%
white floral60%
warm spicy50%
Scent match61%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
GingerLemonMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
SageCardamomTuberoseJasmine
Base
MateCedarVetiverSandalwood
Top
GrapefruitOrangeBergamotLemonBlack PepperCardamomSaffronMandarin Orange
Heart
Orange BlossomLilyJasmineSageOrrisFig
Base
AmbergrisMuskVetiverSandalwoodCedarPatchouliTonka BeanPlum
InformationalShared notesLemon, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Sage. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring81
Summer100
Fall25
Winter6
Day100
Night19
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter25
Day–
Night–
Category winnerLes BrumesMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men9
Unisex78
Women13
Men51
Unisex40
Women8
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,252

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews37

Overall rank#6,700

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews109

Category winnerOverdoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Les Brumes is a sharp, sparkling citrus fragrance with a lemon sorbet bite, airy orange peel and a fizzy vitamin C feel on skin. The citrus stays more tart than soft, with ginger, herbs and pale woods giving it a crisp, slightly green frame. It suits warm days, citrus lovers and anyone who enjoys fresh scents with a s…

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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, Les Brumes or Overdose?

Overdose takes 6 of 7 categories. Les Brumes is rated 3.07/5 from 167 votes; Overdose is rated 3.55/5 from 590 votes. Choose Les Brumes for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Overdose for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Les Brumes or Overdose?

Overdose lasts longest (Overdose 74/100, Les Brumes 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Les Brumes or Overdose?

Overdose projects furthest (Overdose 66/100, Les Brumes 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Les Brumes and Overdose smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Sage.

Is Les Brumes or Overdose better for summer or winter?

For summer, Les Brumes is the stronger pick. For winter, Overdose is the stronger pick. Les Brumes suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Les Brumes and Overdose?

Les Brumes has top notes of Ginger, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Sage, Cardamom, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Mate, Cedar, Vetiver and Sandalwood. 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.

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