Fragrance comparison

Magnifica vs Overdose

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 630 ratings analysed

4 wins

Magnifica

Ajmal

4.0540 votes

Rank #17,753 VanillaWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Overdose

Omanluxury

3.55590 votes

Rank #6,707 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Magnifica takes 4 of 7 categories.

Magnifica
Choose it for a vanilla and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Overdose
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Magnifica4/7

Overdose3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MagnificaAjmal

OverdoseOmanluxury

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 44%Had 14%Want 43%

3.55/ 5 · 590 votes

Have 36%Had 13%Want 51%

Category winnerMagnificaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

50%Like

15%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

40 votes

29%Love

22%Like

16%Ok

15%Dislike

18%Hate

443 votes

Category winnerMagnificaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityOverdose

SillageOverdose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value43

Category winnerMagnificaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

fruity77%

woody69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

amber70%

white floral60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PlumLitchiGrapefruit

Heart

Orange BlossomJasmine

Base

VanillaTonka BeanSandalwood

Top

GrapefruitOrangeBergamotLemonBlack PepperCardamomSaffronMandarin Orange

Heart

Orange BlossomLilyJasmineSageOrrisFig

Base

AmbergrisMuskVetiverSandalwoodCedarPatchouliTonka BeanPlum

InformationalShared notesPlum, Grapefruit, Orange Blossom and Jasmine. 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

Summer69

Fall56

Winter31

Day100

Night30

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMagnificaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex3

Women97

Men51

Unisex40

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,753

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#6,707

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews109

Category winnerOverdoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Magnifica by Ajmal is a fruity vanilla floral that opens with plum and lychee brightened by grapefruit, then settles into orange blossom and jasmine. The base turns creamy and sweet with vanilla, tonka bean and smooth sandalwood. It wears as an easy, modern sweet scent that often reads more feminine than truly neutra…

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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, Magnifica or Overdose?

Magnifica takes 4 of 7 categories. Magnifica is rated 4.05/5 from 40 votes; Overdose is rated 3.55/5 from 590 votes. Choose Magnifica for a vanilla and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Overdose for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Magnifica or Overdose?

Overdose lasts longest (Overdose 74/100, Magnifica 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magnifica or Overdose?

Overdose projects furthest (Overdose 66/100, Magnifica 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magnifica and Overdose smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Plum, Grapefruit, Orange Blossom and Jasmine.

Is Magnifica or Overdose better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Magnifica and Overdose?

Magnifica has top notes of Plum, Litchi and Grapefruit, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean 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.