McGraw Silver vs Overdose
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
18%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Overdose takes 4 of 7 categories.
McGraw SilverChoose it for a aquatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
OverdoseChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
McGraw Silver3/7
Overdose4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Overdose
- Community sentiment
- McGraw Silver
- Longevity
- Overdose
- Sillage & projection
- Overdose
- Value for money
- McGraw Silver
- Versatility
- McGraw Silver
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Overdose
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
McGraw SilverTim McGrawOverdoseOmanluxuryWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.76/ 5 · 25 votes
Have 51%Had 33%Want 16%
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 hate20%Love
60%Like
0%Ok
16%Dislike
4%Hate
25 votes
29%Love
22%Like
16%Ok
15%Dislike
18%Hate
443 votes
Category winnerMcGraw SilverMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOverdose
SillageOverdose
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMcGraw SilverBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothaquatic100%
woody92%
lavender84%
green77%
aromatic69%
fresh61%
citrus100%
aromatic90%
fresh spicy80%
amber70%
white floral60%
warm spicy50%
Scent match18%Clearly different · both aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Water NotesGreen Leaves
Heart
LavenderSequoiaOrange Blossom
Base
SandalwoodVetiverMuskSaffron
Top
GrapefruitOrangeBergamotLemonBlack PepperCardamomSaffronMandarin Orange
Heart
Orange BlossomLilyJasmineSageOrrisFig
Base
AmbergrisMuskVetiverSandalwoodCedarPatchouliTonka BeanPlum
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer77
Fall46
Winter23
Day100
Night46
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter25
Day–
Night–
Category winnerMcGraw SilverMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#23,991
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews8
Overall rank#6,717
PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris
Launched—
Reviews109
Category winnerOverdoseHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMcGraw Silver is a light woody aquatic built around watery greens, lavender, and a soft musky wood base. It comes across clean, easy, and slightly sharp, with a leafy freshness that suits warm weather and casual wear. Reviews suggest a pleasant, safe style rather than a standout one. Expect modest projection, limited …
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, McGraw Silver or Overdose?
Overdose takes 4 of 7 categories. McGraw Silver is rated 3.76/5 from 25 votes; Overdose is rated 3.55/5 from 590 votes. Choose McGraw Silver for a aquatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Overdose for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, McGraw Silver or Overdose?
Overdose lasts longest (Overdose 74/100, McGraw Silver 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, McGraw Silver or Overdose?
Overdose projects furthest (Overdose 66/100, McGraw Silver 45/100), based on community performance votes.
Do McGraw Silver and Overdose smell similar?
Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Musk.
Is McGraw Silver or Overdose better for summer or winter?
For summer, McGraw Silver is the stronger pick. For winter, Overdose is the stronger pick. McGraw Silver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in McGraw Silver and Overdose?
McGraw Silver has top notes of Water Notes and Green Leaves, heart notes of Lavender, Sequoia and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Musk and Saffron. 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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