Fragrance comparison

Loverdose vs Intrusion

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 4,733 ratings analysed

4 wins

Loverdose

Diesel

3.824,096 votes

Rank #26,206 Soft SpicyAnis

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Intrusion

Oscar de la Renta

3.78637 votes

Rank #6,262 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Loverdose takes 4 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.
Intrusion
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Loverdose4/7

Intrusion3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LoverdoseDiesel

IntrusionOscar de la Renta

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 4,096 votes

Have 40%Had 30%Want 30%

3.78/ 5 · 637 votes

Have 39%Had 35%Want 26%

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

23%Love

52%Like

5%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

637 votes

Category winnerIntrusionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityLoverdose

SillageLoverdose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value69

Category winnerIntrusionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

soft spicy100%

anis88%

vanilla77%

sweet65%

white floral53%

powdery42%

white floral100%

citrus91%

floral83%

soft spicy74%

fresh65%

fresh spicy56%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both soft spicy and white floral

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

GrapefruitNeroliSicilian BergamotStar AniseMandarin Orange

Heart

LilyWater JasminePeonyGardenia

Base

MuskPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesStar Anise, Mandarin Orange, Gardenia 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

Winter24

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLoverdoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex8

Women92

Men4

Unisex25

Women71

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,206

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,262

PerfumerAlberto Morillas, Jacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews85

Category winnerIntrusionHigher 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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Oscar de la Renta Intrusion opens with a sharp burst of grapefruit, neroli, and star anise that feels crisp rather than sugary. As the top notes settle, watery lily, peony, and gardenia create a cool floral core over a clean musk base. Built for spring and summer mornings, it offers a fresh, green profile for office w…

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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 Intrusion?

Loverdose takes 4 of 7 categories. Loverdose is rated 3.82/5 from 4,096 votes; Intrusion is rated 3.78/5 from 637 votes. Choose Loverdose for a soft spicy and anis character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Intrusion for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Loverdose or Intrusion?

Loverdose lasts longest (Loverdose 66/100, Intrusion 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Loverdose or Intrusion?

Loverdose projects furthest (Loverdose 59/100, Intrusion 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Loverdose and Intrusion smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share soft spicy and white floral accords. Common notes include Star Anise, Mandarin Orange, Gardenia and Amber.

Is Loverdose or Intrusion 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 Intrusion?

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. Intrusion has top notes of Grapefruit, Neroli, Sicilian Bergamot and Star Anise, heart notes of Lily, Water Jasmine, Peony and Gardenia, a base of Musk, Patchouli and Amber.