Fragrance comparison

Overdose vs Sillage X

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 611 ratings analysed

Overdose

Omanluxury

3.55590 votes

Rank #6,369 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Sillage X

Manos Gerakinis

4.0521 votes

Rank #33,900 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sillage X takes 4 of 5 categories.

Overdose
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Sillage X
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Overdose1/5

Sillage X4/5

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

Sillage XManos Gerakinis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 590 votes

Have 36%Had 13%Want 51%

4.05/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 24%Had 3%Want 73%

Category winnerSillage XRating 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

43%Love

29%Like

19%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevitySillage X

SillageSillage X

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value54

Category winnerSillage XBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

amber70%

white floral60%

warm spicy50%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

citrus69%

leather61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and warm 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

Top20-30 mins

CardamomMandarinBergamotLemonFennelBlack Pepper

Heart3-4 hrs

LeatherOrrisCedarVetiver

Base8-10 hrs

Tonka BeanPatchouliMossMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Black Pepper and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Sillage X, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer38

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night92

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex40

Women8

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Work 32%Casual 30%Date 25%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,369

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews109

Overall rank#33,900

PerfumerVasiliki Psatha

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Sillage X by Manos Gerakinis delivers an immediate sparkle of tart lemon, bergamot, and crushed cardamom seeds. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus bite softens into smooth suede, creamy orris, and dry cedarwood. It feels clean yet deeply grounded. You get an easy, confident aura that never chokes out a room. It…

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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 Sillage X?

Sillage X takes 4 of 5 categories. Overdose is rated 3.55/5 from 590 votes; Sillage X is rated 4.05/5 from 21 votes. Choose Overdose for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Sillage X for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Overdose or Sillage X?

They last about the same: Sillage X 75/100, Overdose 74/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Overdose or Sillage X?

Sillage X projects furthest (Sillage X 71/100, Overdose 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Overdose and Sillage X smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Black Pepper and Cardamom.

Is Overdose or Sillage X better for summer or winter?

Sillage X suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Overdose and Sillage X?

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. Sillage X has top notes of Cardamom, Mandarin, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Leather, Orris, Cedar and Vetiver, a base of Tonka Bean, Patchouli, Moss and Musk.