Fragrance comparison

No. III Swim vs Overdose

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 639 ratings analysed

4 wins

No. III Swim

Gabar

4.3349 votes

Rank #12,790 GreenFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Overdose

Omanluxury

3.55590 votes

Rank #6,168 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No. III Swim takes 4 of 7 categories.

No. III Swim
Choose it for a green and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Overdose
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

No. III Swim4/7

Overdose3/7

Ratings & consensus: No. III Swim
Community sentiment: No. III Swim
Longevity: Overdose
Sillage & projection: Overdose
Value for money: No. III Swim
Versatility: No. III Swim
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Overdose

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

No. III SwimGabar

OverdoseOmanluxury

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 10%Had 2%Want 87%

3.55/ 5 · 590 votes

Have 36%Had 13%Want 51%

Category winnerNo. III SwimRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

41%Like

10%Ok

2%Dislike

0%Hate

49 votes

29%Love

22%Like

16%Ok

15%Dislike

18%Hate

443 votes

Category winnerNo. III SwimMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityOverdose

SillageOverdose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value43

Category winnerNo. III SwimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

fruity90%

woody80%

aromatic70%

fresh60%

soft spicy50%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

amber70%

white floral60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Currant budsGalbanum

Heart2-4 hrs

FigGreen TeaOrrisJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarPatchouliMuskAmberTonka Bean

Top

GrapefruitOrangeBergamotLemonBlack PepperCardamomSaffronMandarin Orange

Heart

Orange BlossomLilyJasmineSageOrrisFig

Base

AmbergrisMuskVetiverSandalwoodCedarPatchouliTonka BeanPlum

InformationalShared notesFig, Orris, Jasmine and Cedar. Durations are only published for No. III Swim, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer100

Fall21

Winter7

Day100

Night35

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNo. III SwimMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex62

Women33

Casual 42%Work 31%Date 19%Party 8%

Men51

Unisex40

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,790

PerfumerRuth Mastenbroek

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#6,168

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews109

Category winnerOverdoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gabar No. III Swim captures the crisp sensation of jumping into cold river water on a warm afternoon. It opens with a piercing snap of crushed galbanum resin and tart currant buds. The greenness bites hard. Within fifteen minutes, the sharpness yields to a lush, unsweetened wild fig note wrapped in earthy green tea le…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, No. III Swim or Overdose?

No. III Swim takes 4 of 7 categories. No. III Swim is rated 4.33/5 from 49 votes; Overdose is rated 3.55/5 from 590 votes. Choose No. III Swim for a green and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Overdose for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, No. III Swim or Overdose?

Overdose lasts longest (Overdose 74/100, No. III Swim 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, No. III Swim or Overdose?

Overdose projects furthest (Overdose 66/100, No. III Swim 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do No. III Swim and Overdose smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Fig, Orris, Jasmine and Cedar.

Is No. III Swim or Overdose better for summer or winter?

For summer, No. III Swim is the stronger pick. For winter, Overdose is the stronger pick. No. III Swim suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in No. III Swim and Overdose?

No. III Swim has top notes of Currant buds and Galbanum, heart notes of Fig, Green Tea, Orris and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Patchouli, Musk and Amber. 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.