Fragrance comparison

Overdose vs Pure Lemon

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 598 ratings analysed

3 wins

Overdose

Omanluxury

3.55590 votes

Rank #6,118 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Pure Lemon

Hej:Pure

3.388 votes

Rank #53,782 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Overdose takes 3 of 4 categories.

Overdose
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Pure Lemon
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Overdose3/4

Pure Lemon1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OverdoseOmanluxury

Pure LemonHej:Pure

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 590 votes

Have 36%Had 13%Want 51%

3.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 29%Had 2%Want 69%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

22%Like

16%Ok

15%Dislike

18%Hate

443 votes

13%Love

63%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityOverdose

SillageOverdose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value71

Category winnerPure LemonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

amber70%

white floral60%

warm spicy50%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

woody65%

fresh spicy48%

white floral30%

Scent match56%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitOrangeBergamotLemonBlack PepperCardamomSaffronMandarin Orange

Heart

Orange BlossomLilyJasmineSageOrrisFig

Base

AmbergrisMuskVetiverSandalwoodCedarPatchouliTonka BeanPlum

Top

LemonBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

Orange Blossom

Base

Cedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Orange Blossom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer100

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex40

Women8

Men0

Unisex86

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,118

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews109

Overall rank#53,782

PerfumerAlexandra Monet

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerOverdoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Pure Lemon by Hej:Pure opens with a mouthwatering burst of freshly sliced lemon, tart Italian bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange juice. As the initial splash settles, dewy orange blossom petals emerge to soften the zesty edges with a gentle floral breeze. The drydown rests on clean, pencil-shaving cedar wood that kee…

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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 Pure Lemon?

Overdose takes 3 of 4 categories. Overdose is rated 3.55/5 from 590 votes; Pure Lemon is rated 3.38/5 from 8 votes. Choose Overdose for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Pure Lemon for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Overdose or Pure Lemon?

Overdose lasts longest (Overdose 74/100, Pure Lemon 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Overdose or Pure Lemon?

Overdose projects furthest (Overdose 66/100, Pure Lemon 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Overdose and Pure Lemon smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Orange Blossom.

Is Overdose or Pure Lemon better for summer or winter?

Pure Lemon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Overdose and Pure Lemon?

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. Pure Lemon has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, a base of Cedar.