Fragrance comparison

Overdose vs Pyjama Lily

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 614 ratings analysed

3 wins

Overdose

Omanluxury

3.55590 votes

Rank #6,452 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Pyjama Lily

Marilyn Miglin

3.9224 votes

Rank #23,303 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Overdose takes 3 of 5 categories.

Overdose
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Pyjama Lily
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Overdose3/5

Pyjama Lily2/5

Ratings & consensus: Pyjama Lily
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Overdose
Sillage & projection: Overdose
Value for money: Pyjama Lily
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

Pyjama LilyMarilyn Miglin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 590 votes

Have 36%Had 13%Want 51%

3.92/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 44%Had 17%Want 39%

Category winnerPyjama LilyRating 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

38%Love

38%Like

4%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityOverdose

SillageOverdose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value92

Category winnerPyjama LilyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

amber70%

white floral60%

warm spicy50%

white floral100%

woody90%

citrus80%

fruity70%

sweet60%

floral50%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both citrus and white floral

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

Notes

LilyVanilla OrchidWoody NotesMandarin OrangePlum

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lily and Plum. Durations are only published for Pyjama Lily, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer29

Fall43

Winter100

Day100

Night63

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex40

Women8

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,452

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews109

Overall rank#23,303

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

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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Pyjama Lily by Marilyn Miglin is a soft floral fragrance built around sweet florals, bright citrus, and a pronounced powdery finish. The scent opens with a lively splash of mandarin orange and luscious dark plum before settling into its core floral heart. At the center, gentle lily joins with creamy vanilla orchid to …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Overdose or Pyjama Lily?

Overdose takes 3 of 5 categories. Overdose is rated 3.55/5 from 590 votes; Pyjama Lily is rated 3.92/5 from 24 votes. Choose Overdose for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Pyjama Lily for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Overdose or Pyjama Lily?

They last about the same: Overdose 74/100, Pyjama Lily 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Overdose or Pyjama Lily?

Projection is very close: Overdose 66/100, Pyjama Lily 65/100 for sillage.

Do Overdose and Pyjama Lily smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lily and Plum.

Is Overdose or Pyjama Lily better for summer or winter?

Pyjama Lily suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Overdose and Pyjama Lily?

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. Pyjama Lily features Lily, Vanilla Orchid, Woody Notes, Mandarin Orange and Plum.