Fragrance comparison

Overdose vs Sceptre

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 655 ratings analysed

Overdose

Omanluxury

3.55590 votes

Rank #6,720 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Sceptre

Riggs

3.7465 votes

Rank #10,700 LeatherWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sceptre takes 4 of 5 categories.

Overdose
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Sceptre
Choose it for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Overdose1/5

Sceptre4/5

Ratings & consensus: Sceptre
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sceptre
Sillage & projection: Sceptre
Value for money: Sceptre
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

SceptreRiggs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 590 votes

Have 36%Had 13%Want 51%

3.74/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 53%Had 8%Want 39%

Category winnerSceptreRating 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

47%Love

27%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

13%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevitySceptre

SillageSceptre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value79

Category winnerSceptreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

amber70%

white floral60%

warm spicy50%

leather100%

warm spicy92%

iris84%

white floral77%

earthy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both aromatic, warm spicy 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

Top

SaffronCardamomViolet Leaves

Heart

OrrisJasmine

Base

LeatherAmbroxanVetiver

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Saffron, Jasmine and Orris. 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–

Spring100

Summer44

Fall100

Winter89

Day78

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex40

Women8

Men62

Unisex38

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,720

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews109

Overall rank#10,700

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews21

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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Sceptre is a dry, spicy leather scent with a cool iris edge and a smooth modern base. Saffron, cardamom and violet leaf give it a sharp opening, then orris and jasmine soften the centre before leather, ambroxan and vetiver take over. It reads more formal than casual, and usually suits evenings, dressed-up settings, an…

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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 Sceptre?

Sceptre takes 4 of 5 categories. Overdose is rated 3.55/5 from 590 votes; Sceptre is rated 3.74/5 from 65 votes. Choose Overdose for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Sceptre for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Overdose or Sceptre?

Sceptre lasts longest (Sceptre 77/100, Overdose 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Overdose or Sceptre?

Sceptre projects furthest (Sceptre 69/100, Overdose 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Overdose and Sceptre smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and white floral accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Saffron, Jasmine and Orris.

Is Overdose or Sceptre better for summer or winter?

Sceptre suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Overdose and Sceptre?

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. Sceptre has top notes of Saffron, Cardamom and Violet Leaves, heart notes of Orris and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Ambroxan and Vetiver.