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Overdose Killer Oud vs Private Saffron

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

Updated 24 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • Overdose Killer Oud

    Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Private Saffron

    Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Overdose Killer Oud2/4
Private Saffron2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Private Saffron
Sillage & projection
Private Saffron
Value for money
Overdose Killer Oud
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Overdose Killer Oud

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Overdose Killer OudPARIS CORNER
Private SaffronModern Armorist
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.17/ 5 · 23 votes
Have 46%Had 4%Want 50%
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
48%Love
26%Like
22%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate79
⏱ Longevity100
〰 Sillage100
♥ Love / hate100
Category winners

LongevityPrivate Saffron

SillagePrivate Saffron

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value81
¤ Price value50
Category winnerOverdose Killer OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
warm spicy100%
amber91%
woody83%
fresh spicy74%
leather65%
smoky56%
woody100%
amber92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
fresh spicy69%
powdery61%
Scent match58%Closely related · both amber, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
CognacCuminCardamomSaffronNutmegGingerGrapefruit
Heart3 to 4 hours
MyrrhBenzoinLabdanumPatchouliGeraniumCinnamon
Base5 to 8 hours
LeatherSmokeSandalwoodIncenseSage
Top
GrapefruitArtemisiaBergamotLavenderCardamomCinnamonSaffronCypress
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyFloral NotesCashmeranGeraniumLabdanumJasmineTobaccoCedar
Base
Guaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliAgarwoodVanillaBenzoinLeather
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Saffron, Grapefruit and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Overdose Killer Oud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring36
Summer7
Fall100
Winter100
Day47
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men81
Unisex19
Women0
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,077

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#48,823

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOverdose Killer OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Overdose Killer Oud by PARIS CORNER is a bold, warming oriental spicy fragrance built around boozy warmth, sharp kitchen spices, and dark resins. It opens with a punch of rich cognac, bitter cumin, ginger, and cardamom, brightened slightly by a brief flash of tart grapefruit. As it settles, warm cinnamon, benzoin, and…

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Modern Armorist Private Saffron is a rich, grounding perfume that balances energetic citrus with deep woods and warm kitchen spices. It opens with a brisk kick of ruby grapefruit, fresh lavender, and cracked cardamom before settling into a heart of aromatic cypress, sweet pipe tobacco, and smooth cedar. The base ancho…

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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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Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Overdose Killer Oud or Private Saffron?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Overdose Killer Oud is rated 4.17/5 from 23 votes; Private Saffron is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Overdose Killer Oud for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Private Saffron for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Overdose Killer Oud or Private Saffron?

Private Saffron lasts longest (Private Saffron 100/100, Overdose Killer Oud 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Overdose Killer Oud or Private Saffron?

Private Saffron projects furthest (Private Saffron 100/100, Overdose Killer Oud 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Overdose Killer Oud and Private Saffron smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Saffron, Grapefruit and Benzoin.

Is Overdose Killer Oud or Private Saffron better for summer or winter?

Overdose Killer Oud suits evening wear; Private Saffron suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Overdose Killer Oud and Private Saffron?

Overdose Killer Oud has top notes of Cognac, Cumin, Cardamom and Saffron, heart notes of Myrrh, Benzoin, Labdanum and Patchouli, a base of Leather, Smoke, Sandalwood and Incense. Private Saffron has top notes of Grapefruit, Artemisia, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Floral Notes, Cashmeran and Geranium, a base of Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Patchouli.

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