Fragrance comparison

Overdose vs Ultra

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 596 ratings analysed

3 wins

Overdose

Omanluxury

3.55590 votes

Rank #6,720 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Ultra

Mau Perfume

4.176 votes

Rank #53,404 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Overdose takes 3 of 4 categories.

Overdose
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Ultra
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Overdose3/4

Ultra1/4

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

UltraMau Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 590 votes

Have 36%Had 13%Want 51%

4.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 18%Had 12%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

67%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityOverdose

SillageUltra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value25

Category winnerOverdoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

amber70%

white floral60%

warm spicy50%

fruity100%

sweet90%

woody80%

powdery70%

amber60%

citrus50%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both citrus and amber

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

FigBergamotOrangeLemonGrapefruitMandarin Orange

Heart

FruitsLilyHyacinth

Base

AmberWhite MuskMadagascar VanillaMassoia

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Orange, Bergamot and Lemon. 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–

Spring33

Summer100

Fall17

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex40

Women8

Men20

Unisex20

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,720

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews109

Overall rank#53,404

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Ultra opens with a juicy citrus and fig mix that reads bright, fruity, and sweet from the start. As it settles, soft florals and a creamy amber-vanilla musk base give it a smoother, slightly powdery finish. It looks best suited to warm weather and daytime wear, especially if you like bold projection and a sweeter mod…

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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 Ultra?

Overdose takes 3 of 4 categories. Overdose is rated 3.55/5 from 590 votes; Ultra is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes. Choose Overdose for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Ultra for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Overdose or Ultra?

Overdose lasts longest (Overdose 74/100, Ultra 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Overdose or Ultra?

Ultra projects furthest (Ultra 84/100, Overdose 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Overdose and Ultra smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and amber accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Orange, Bergamot and Lemon.

Is Overdose or Ultra better for summer or winter?

Ultra suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Overdose and Ultra?

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. Ultra has top notes of Fig, Bergamot, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Fruits, Lily and Hyacinth, a base of Amber, White Musk, Madagascar Vanilla and Massoia.