Fragrance comparison

Obsidian Smokes vs Overdose

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

4 wins

Obsidian Smokes

Mayrit

5.005 votes

Rank #29,311 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Overdose

G-Nose Perfumes

4.405 votes

Rank #53,729 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Obsidian Smokes takes 4 of 4 categories.

Obsidian Smokes
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Overdose
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Obsidian Smokes4/4

Overdose0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Obsidian SmokesMayrit

OverdoseG-Nose Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 48%Had 0%Want 52%

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 19%Had 16%Want 65%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

40%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity92

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityObsidian Smokes

SillageObsidian Smokes

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value63

Category winnerObsidian SmokesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

smoky69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

fresh spicy91%

citrus83%

tuberose74%

warm spicy65%

white floral56%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Clary SageCardamomCinnamonCuminWild Lavender

Heart

IncenseCedarLeather

Base

AmberLabdanumGuaiac WoodPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)

Top15-30 mins

Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

TuberoseCinnamonPatchouli

Base8-10+ hrs

CuminGuaiac WoodCedar

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Cumin, Cedar and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Overdose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer50

Fall75

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex29

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 38%Party 30%Casual 22%Work 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,311

PerfumerCarole Calmettes

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#53,729

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerObsidian SmokesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Obsidian Smokes is a dense woody amber built around aromatic herbs, warm spice, incense, leather and resinous woods. The opening has clary sage, cardamom, cinnamon, cumin and lavender before the scent turns smoky, dry and darker through cedar, leather, labdanum, guaiac wood, patchouli and oud. Early wearer feedback is…

Reviews →

G-Nose Perfumes Overdose hits skin with an unexpected clash of bright sweet orange and heavy, sultry floral spice. It does not ease in quietly. The first three minutes deliver a sharp burst of citrus solvent lift before thick, fleshy tuberose and earthy patchouli take control. As the fragrance warms on pulse points, a…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Obsidian Smokes or Overdose?

Obsidian Smokes takes 4 of 4 categories. Obsidian Smokes is rated 5.00/5 from 5 votes; Overdose is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Obsidian Smokes for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Overdose for a woody and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Obsidian Smokes or Overdose?

Obsidian Smokes lasts longest (Obsidian Smokes 92/100, Overdose 88/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Obsidian Smokes or Overdose?

Projection is very close: Obsidian Smokes 75/100, Overdose 73/100 for sillage.

Do Obsidian Smokes and Overdose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Cumin, Cedar and Guaiac Wood.

Is Obsidian Smokes or Overdose better for summer or winter?

Obsidian Smokes suits evening wear; Overdose suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Obsidian Smokes and Overdose?

Obsidian Smokes has top notes of Clary Sage, Cardamom, Cinnamon and Cumin, heart notes of Incense, Cedar and Leather, a base of Amber, Labdanum, Guaiac Wood and Patchouli. Overdose has top notes of Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Cinnamon and Patchouli, a base of Cumin, Guaiac Wood and Cedar.