Fragrance comparison

Loverdose vs BLV Eau de Parfum II

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 5,968 ratings analysed

5 wins

Loverdose

Diesel

3.824,096 votes

Rank #26,206 Soft SpicyAnis

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43%scent match

Some overlap

BLV Eau de Parfum II

Bvlgari

3.541,872 votes

Rank #12,133 PowderySoft Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Loverdose takes 5 of 7 categories.

Loverdose
Choose it for a soft spicy and anis character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
BLV Eau de Parfum II
Choose it for a powdery and soft spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Loverdose5/7

BLV Eau de Parfum II2/7

Ratings & consensus: Loverdose
Community sentiment: BLV Eau de Parfum II
Longevity: Loverdose
Sillage & projection: Loverdose
Value for money: Loverdose
Versatility: Loverdose
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: BLV Eau de Parfum II

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LoverdoseDiesel

BLV Eau de Parfum IIBvlgari

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 4,096 votes

Have 40%Had 30%Want 30%

3.54/ 5 · 1,872 votes

Have 43%Had 38%Want 19%

Category winnerLoverdoseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

40%Like

5%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

4,096 votes

26%Love

52%Like

2%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

1,775 votes

Category winnerBLV Eau de Parfum IIMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityLoverdose

SillageLoverdose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value47

Category winnerLoverdoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

soft spicy100%

anis88%

vanilla77%

sweet65%

white floral53%

powdery42%

powdery100%

soft spicy92%

violet84%

anis77%

amber69%

floral61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both soft spicy, anis and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Star AniseMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 4 hours

LicoriceJasmineGardenia

Base4 to 6 hours

VanilleAmberWoodsy Notes

Top

VioletStar AniseLicoriceMandarin Orange

Heart

IrisPatchouliVetiver

Base

Cotton FlowerMuskBenzoinTonka BeanAmberFrench labdanum

InformationalShared notesStar Anise, Mandarin Orange, Licorice and Amber. Durations are only published for Loverdose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring34

Summer21

Fall100

Winter100

Day59

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter41

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLoverdoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex8

Women92

Men1

Unisex27

Women72

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,206

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,133

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews21

Category winnerBLV Eau de Parfum IIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Loverdose by Diesel is an oriental vanilla perfume built around a bold combination of spice and sweetness. It opens with bright mandarin orange and a sharp, aromatic hit of star anise. The core quickly brings forward a rich licorice note, smoothed by gardenia petals and sambac jasmine. As the fragrance settles, warm a…

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BLV Eau de Parfum II is a cool, powdery violet fragrance with star anise, licorice and a clean musky amber base. It feels fresh and polished rather than heavy, with an airy floral opening that settles into iris, soft spice, cottony musk and gentle warmth. It suits daytime wear, warmer weather and office settings, espe…

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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, Loverdose or BLV Eau de Parfum II?

Loverdose takes 5 of 7 categories. Loverdose is rated 3.82/5 from 4,096 votes; BLV Eau de Parfum II is rated 3.54/5 from 1,872 votes. Choose Loverdose for a soft spicy and anis character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose BLV Eau de Parfum II for a powdery and soft spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Loverdose or BLV Eau de Parfum II?

Loverdose lasts longest (Loverdose 66/100, BLV Eau de Parfum II 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Loverdose or BLV Eau de Parfum II?

Loverdose projects furthest (Loverdose 59/100, BLV Eau de Parfum II 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Loverdose and BLV Eau de Parfum II smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share soft spicy, anis and powdery accords. Common notes include Star Anise, Mandarin Orange, Licorice and Amber.

Is Loverdose or BLV Eau de Parfum II better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Loverdose and BLV Eau de Parfum II?

Loverdose has top notes of Star Anise and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Licorice, Jasmine and Gardenia, a base of Vanille, Amber and Woodsy Notes. BLV Eau de Parfum II has top notes of Violet, Star Anise, Licorice and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iris, Patchouli and Vetiver, a base of Cotton Flower, Musk, Benzoin and Tonka Bean.