Fragrance comparison

Overdose vs Epic 56 Woman

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 562 ratings analysed

3 wins

Overdose

G-Nose Perfumes

4.405 votes

Rank #53,729 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Epic 56 Woman

Amouage

4.27557 votes

Rank #23,632 Fresh SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Overdose takes 3 of 4 categories.

Overdose
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Epic 56 Woman
Choose it for a fresh spicy and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Overdose3/4

Epic 56 Woman1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Overdose
Sillage & projection: Overdose
Value for money: Overdose
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Epic 56 Woman

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OverdoseG-Nose Perfumes

Epic 56 WomanAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 19%Had 16%Want 65%

4.27/ 5 · 557 votes

Have 87%Had 13%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

60%Love

21%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

557 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityOverdose

SillageOverdose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value33

Category winnerOverdoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy91%

citrus83%

tuberose74%

warm spicy65%

white floral56%

fresh spicy100%

rose92%

woody84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

TuberoseCinnamonPatchouli

Base8-10+ hrs

CuminGuaiac WoodCedar

Top

CuminPink PepperCinnamon

Heart

Damask RoseGeraniumJasmine Tea

Base

OlibanumPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodMuskSandalwoodAmberOrris

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Patchouli, Cumin 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Spring65

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

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

Men7

Unisex59

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,729

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,632

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEpic 56 WomanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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 →

Amouage Epic 56 Woman is a high-concentration amber spicy fragrance built around a core of cumin, rose, and patchouli. It wears like a warm, resinous veil, making it ideal for freezing winter nights and formal cold-weather events where you want a dry, wood-backed presence that lasts all day.

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, Overdose or Epic 56 Woman?

Overdose takes 3 of 4 categories. Overdose is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; Epic 56 Woman is rated 4.27/5 from 557 votes. Choose Overdose for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Epic 56 Woman for a fresh spicy and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Overdose or Epic 56 Woman?

They last about the same: Overdose 88/100, Epic 56 Woman 86/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Overdose or Epic 56 Woman?

Projection is very close: Overdose 73/100, Epic 56 Woman 71/100 for sillage.

Do Overdose and Epic 56 Woman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Patchouli, Cumin and Guaiac Wood.

Is Overdose or Epic 56 Woman better for summer or winter?

Overdose suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Overdose and Epic 56 Woman?

Overdose has top notes of Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Cinnamon and Patchouli, a base of Cumin, Guaiac Wood and Cedar. Epic 56 Woman has top notes of Cumin, Pink Pepper and Cinnamon, heart notes of Damask Rose, Geranium and Jasmine Tea, a base of Olibanum, Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud) and Guaiac Wood.