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Overdose vs Source Joyeuse No3

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

Updated 613 ratings analysed
Clearly different
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.

  • Source Joyeuse No3

    Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Overdose3/5
Source Joyeuse No32/5
Ratings & consensus
Source Joyeuse No3
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Overdose
Sillage & projection
Overdose
Value for money
Source Joyeuse No3
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
Source Joyeuse No3Hayari Parfums
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.55/ 5 · 590 votes
Have 36%Had 13%Want 51%
3.87/ 5 · 23 votes
Have 30%Had 21%Want 49%
Category winnerSource Joyeuse No3Rating 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

22%Love
57%Like
9%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate62
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate72
Category winners

LongevityOverdose

SillageOverdose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value43
¤ Price value67
Category winnerSource Joyeuse No3Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
aromatic90%
fresh spicy80%
amber70%
white floral60%
warm spicy50%
fruity100%
sweet91%
green83%
woody74%
citrus65%
aromatic56%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both citrus and aromatic

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
LemonRhubarbBitter OrangeSaffron
Heart
FigSweet AlmondImmortelle
Base
Black Currant BlossomBlack currant leafMuskCedar
InformationalShared notesLemon, Saffron, Fig and Musk. 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–
Spring54
Summer100
Fall46
Winter8
Day100
Night22
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men51
Unisex40
Women8
Men0
Unisex50
Women50
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,720

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews109

Overall rank#45,770

PerfumerNot listed

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…

Reviews →

Source Joyeuse No3 by Hayari Parfums opens with a lively splash of tart rhubarb, crisp lemon, and bitter orange that feels instantly refreshing on a warm morning. As the bright citrus top settles, creamy fig and sweet almond soften the tangy fruitiness, adding a smooth and gentle sweetness. The base grounds the blend …

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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Overdose or Source Joyeuse No3?

Overdose takes 3 of 5 categories. Overdose is rated 3.55/5 from 590 votes; Source Joyeuse No3 is rated 3.87/5 from 23 votes. Choose Overdose for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Source Joyeuse No3 for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Overdose or Source Joyeuse No3?

Overdose lasts longest (Overdose 74/100, Source Joyeuse No3 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Overdose or Source Joyeuse No3?

Overdose projects furthest (Overdose 66/100, Source Joyeuse No3 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Overdose and Source Joyeuse No3 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemon, Saffron, Fig and Musk.

Is Overdose or Source Joyeuse No3 better for summer or winter?

Source Joyeuse No3 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Overdose and Source Joyeuse No3?

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. Source Joyeuse No3 has top notes of Lemon, Rhubarb, Bitter Orange and Saffron, heart notes of Fig, Sweet Almond and Immortelle, a base of Black Currant Blossom, Black currant leaf, Musk and Cedar.

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