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Overdose vs White Fig & Bourbon

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

Updated 634 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

White Fig & Bourbon takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Overdose

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

  • White Fig & Bourbon

    Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Overdose3/7
White Fig & Bourbon4/7
Ratings & consensus
White Fig & Bourbon
Community sentiment
White Fig & Bourbon
Longevity
Overdose
Sillage & projection
Overdose
Value for money
White Fig & Bourbon
Versatility
White Fig & Bourbon
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Overdose

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
OverdoseOmanluxury
White Fig & BourbonClean
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.55/ 5 · 590 votes
Have 36%Had 13%Want 51%
4.05/ 5 · 44 votes
Have 17%Had 5%Want 78%
Category winnerWhite Fig & BourbonRating 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

36%Love
41%Like
16%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerWhite Fig & BourbonMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate62
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate76
Category winners

LongevityOverdose

SillageOverdose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value43
¤ Price value61
Category winnerWhite Fig & BourbonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
aromatic90%
fresh spicy80%
amber70%
white floral60%
warm spicy50%
woody100%
fruity90%
sweet80%
fresh spicy70%
aromatic60%
citrus50%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh 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
Top15 to 30 minutes
Dried FruitsBlack PepperBergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
FigRed TeaMagnolia
Base3 to 5 hours
CedarBourbon VetiverPapyrus
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Pepper, Fig and Vetiver. Durations are only published for White Fig & Bourbon, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter25
Day–
Night–
Spring67
Summer29
Fall100
Winter62
Day100
Night72
Category winnerWhite Fig & BourbonMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men51
Unisex40
Women8
Men20
Unisex64
Women16
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,386

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews109

Overall rank#37,321

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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White Fig & Bourbon by Clean offers a balanced contrast between earthy greenery and ripe orchard sweetness. The opening introduces tart bergamot and dry black pepper alongside the rich chewiness of dried fruits. As the scent settles, lush fig combines with herbal red tea and a soft hint of magnolia blossom, steering t…

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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 White Fig & Bourbon?

White Fig & Bourbon takes 4 of 7 categories. Overdose is rated 3.55/5 from 590 votes; White Fig & Bourbon is rated 4.05/5 from 44 votes. Choose Overdose for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose White Fig & Bourbon for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Overdose or White Fig & Bourbon?

Overdose lasts longest (Overdose 74/100, White Fig & Bourbon 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Overdose or White Fig & Bourbon?

Overdose projects furthest (Overdose 66/100, White Fig & Bourbon 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Overdose and White Fig & Bourbon smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Pepper, Fig and Vetiver.

Is Overdose or White Fig & Bourbon better for summer or winter?

For summer, White Fig & Bourbon is the stronger pick. For winter, White Fig & Bourbon is the stronger pick. White Fig & Bourbon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Overdose and White Fig & Bourbon?

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. White Fig & Bourbon has top notes of Dried Fruits, Black Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Fig, Red Tea and Magnolia, a base of Cedar, Bourbon Vetiver and Papyrus.

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