Overdose vs Q Uomo
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Q Uomo takes 4 of 5 categories.
OverdoseChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Q UomoChoose it for a coffee and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Overdose1/5
Q Uomo4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Q Uomo
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Q Uomo
- Sillage & projection
- Q Uomo
- Value for money
- Q Uomo
- 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
OverdoseOmanluxuryQ UomoArmafWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.55/ 5 · 590 votes
Have 36%Had 13%Want 51%
4.30/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 75%Had 2%Want 22%
Category winnerQ UomoRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate29%Love
22%Like
16%Ok
15%Dislike
18%Hate
443 votes
40%Love
50%Like
10%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityQ Uomo
SillageQ Uomo
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerQ UomoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic90%
fresh spicy80%
amber70%
white floral60%
warm spicy50%
coffee100%
warm spicy92%
leather84%
citrus77%
aromatic69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrapefruitOrangeBergamotLemonBlack PepperCardamomSaffronMandarin Orange
Heart
Orange BlossomLilyJasmineSageOrrisFig
Base
AmbergrisMuskVetiverSandalwoodCedarPatchouliTonka BeanPlum
Top
GrapefruitSaffronLemon
Heart
CoffeeLavenderGingerSage
Base
LeatherCedarAmber
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lemon, Saffron and Sage. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter25
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer40
Fall90
Winter80
Day100
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#6,720
PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris
Launched—
Reviews109
Overall rank#22,903
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerOverdoseHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOverdose 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…
Reviews →Armaf Q Uomo opens with a sharp burst of bittersweet grapefruit and lemon, quickly warmed by saffron. As it settles, a dry coffee note takes center stage, backed by herbaceous sage and lavender. This clean, aromatic heart moves into a base of dry cedar and leather that stays close to the skin. It works best for casual…
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, Overdose or Q Uomo?
Q Uomo takes 4 of 5 categories. Overdose is rated 3.55/5 from 590 votes; Q Uomo is rated 4.30/5 from 10 votes. Choose Overdose for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Q Uomo for a coffee and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Overdose or Q Uomo?
Q Uomo lasts longest (Q Uomo 80/100, Overdose 74/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Overdose or Q Uomo?
Q Uomo projects furthest (Q Uomo 75/100, Overdose 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Overdose and Q Uomo smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lemon, Saffron and Sage.
Is Overdose or Q Uomo better for summer or winter?
Q Uomo suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Overdose and Q Uomo?
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. Q Uomo has top notes of Grapefruit, Saffron and Lemon, heart notes of Coffee, Lavender, Ginger and Sage, a base of Leather, Cedar and Amber.
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