Oud Ispahan vs Overdose Killer Oud
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Oud Ispahan takes 3 of 5 categories.
Oud IspahanChoose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Overdose Killer OudChoose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Oud Ispahan3/5
Overdose Killer Oud2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Overdose Killer Oud
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Oud Ispahan
- Sillage & projection
- Oud Ispahan
- Value for money
- Overdose Killer Oud
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Oud Ispahan
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Oud IspahanDiorOverdose Killer OudPARIS CORNERWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.94/ 5 · 3,355 votes
Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%
4.17/ 5 · 23 votes
Have 46%Had 4%Want 50%
Category winnerOverdose Killer OudRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate49%Love
26%Like
9%Ok
11%Dislike
5%Hate
1,125 votes
48%Love
26%Like
22%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
23 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOud Ispahan
SillageOud Ispahan
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOverdose Killer OudBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothrose91%
woody83%
warm spicy74%
amber65%
balsamic48%
floral39%
warm spicy100%
amber91%
woody83%
fresh spicy74%
leather65%
smoky56%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Labdanum
Heart
RosePatchouliSaffron
Base
Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodCedar
Top30 to 45 minutes
CognacCuminCardamomSaffronNutmegGingerGrapefruit
Heart3 to 4 hours
MyrrhBenzoinLabdanumPatchouliGeraniumCinnamon
Base5 to 8 hours
LeatherSmokeSandalwoodIncenseSage
InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Patchouli, Saffron and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Overdose Killer Oud, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring38
Summer17
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring36
Summer7
Fall100
Winter100
Day47
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#292
PerfumerFrançois Demachy
Launched2012
Reviews439
Overall rank#38,543
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerOud IspahanHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDior Oud Ispahan makes a strong entrance with sticky labdanum resin and earthy saffron before settling into a warm heart of dark Damask rose and patchouli. Deep in the base, smoky agarwood oud and dry cedar create a rich, woodsy foundation that stays noticeable on skin for hours. It smells like stepping into an old ce…
Reviews →Overdose Killer Oud by PARIS CORNER is a bold, warming oriental spicy fragrance built around boozy warmth, sharp kitchen spices, and dark resins. It opens with a punch of rich cognac, bitter cumin, ginger, and cardamom, brightened slightly by a brief flash of tart grapefruit. As it settles, warm cinnamon, benzoin, and…
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, Oud Ispahan or Overdose Killer Oud?
Oud Ispahan takes 3 of 5 categories. Oud Ispahan is rated 3.94/5 from 3,355 votes; Overdose Killer Oud is rated 4.17/5 from 23 votes. Choose Oud Ispahan for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Overdose Killer Oud for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Oud Ispahan or Overdose Killer Oud?
Oud Ispahan lasts longest (Oud Ispahan 88/100, Overdose Killer Oud 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Oud Ispahan or Overdose Killer Oud?
Oud Ispahan projects furthest (Oud Ispahan 80/100, Overdose Killer Oud 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Oud Ispahan and Overdose Killer Oud smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Patchouli, Saffron and Sandalwood.
Is Oud Ispahan or Overdose Killer Oud better for summer or winter?
Overdose Killer Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Oud Ispahan and Overdose Killer Oud?
Oud Ispahan has top notes of Labdanum, heart notes of Rose, Patchouli and Saffron, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Cedar. Overdose Killer Oud has top notes of Cognac, Cumin, Cardamom and Saffron, heart notes of Myrrh, Benzoin, Labdanum and Patchouli, a base of Leather, Smoke, Sandalwood and Incense.
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