Fragrance comparison

Overdose vs Secret Dreams

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 33 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

Secret Dreams

Anna Zworykina Perfumes

4.1428 votes

Rank #44,831 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

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.
Secret Dreams
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Overdose3/4

Secret Dreams1/4

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: Secret Dreams

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OverdoseG-Nose Perfumes

Secret DreamsAnna Zworykina Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 19%Had 16%Want 65%

4.14/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 18%Had 13%Want 69%

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

46%Love

32%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityOverdose

SillageOverdose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value38

Category winnerOverdoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy91%

citrus83%

tuberose74%

warm spicy65%

white floral56%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

tobacco77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

Scent match43%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

Top15-30 mins

Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

TuberoseCinnamonPatchouli

Base8-10+ hrs

CuminGuaiac WoodCedar

Notes

TobaccoMyrrhCastoreumCuminImmortelleJuniperBlack PepperTuberoseGingerSaffronClovesCinnamon

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesTuberose, Cinnamon and Cumin. 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

Spring43

Summer29

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night43

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

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

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,729

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#44,831

PerfumerAnna Zworykina

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSecret DreamsHigher 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…

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Secret Dreams by Anna Zworykina Perfumes is a dense, warm spicy natural fragrance designed for seekers of complex, botanical landscapes. The opening hits with a sharp burst of black pepper and wormwood, backed by the dry, medicinal warmth of cumin and saffron. As the blend settles, a heavy heart of tobacco, myrrh, and…

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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, Overdose or Secret Dreams?

Overdose takes 3 of 4 categories. Overdose is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; Secret Dreams is rated 4.14/5 from 28 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 Secret Dreams for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Overdose or Secret Dreams?

Overdose lasts longest (Overdose 88/100, Secret Dreams 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Overdose or Secret Dreams?

Overdose projects furthest (Overdose 73/100, Secret Dreams 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Overdose and Secret Dreams smell similar?

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

Is Overdose or Secret Dreams better for summer or winter?

Overdose suits evening wear; Secret Dreams suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Overdose and Secret Dreams?

Overdose has top notes of Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Cinnamon and Patchouli, a base of Cumin, Guaiac Wood and Cedar. Secret Dreams features Tobacco, Myrrh, Castoreum, Cumin and Immortelle.