Rare Sapphires vs Overdose
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
18%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Rare Sapphires takes 4 of 7 categories.
Rare SapphiresChoose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
OverdoseChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Rare Sapphires4/7
Overdose3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Rare Sapphires
- Community sentiment
- Rare Sapphires
- Longevity
- Overdose
- Sillage & projection
- Overdose
- Value for money
- Rare Sapphires
- Versatility
- Rare Sapphires
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Overdose
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Rare SapphiresAvonOverdoseOmanluxuryWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.64/ 5 · 343 votes
Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%
3.55/ 5 · 590 votes
Have 36%Had 13%Want 51%
Category winnerRare SapphiresRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate17%Love
55%Like
3%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate
343 votes
29%Love
22%Like
16%Ok
15%Dislike
18%Hate
443 votes
Category winnerRare SapphiresMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOverdose
SillageOverdose
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRare SapphiresBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
white floral86%
fruity72%
sweet58%
green44%
lactonic30%
citrus100%
aromatic90%
fresh spicy80%
amber70%
white floral60%
warm spicy50%
Scent match18%Clearly different · both white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
FigGrapefruit
Heart
GardeniaLilySnowdrops
Base
Fig TreeCedarVetiver
Top
GrapefruitOrangeBergamotLemonBlack PepperCardamomSaffronMandarin Orange
Heart
Orange BlossomLilyJasmineSageOrrisFig
Base
AmbergrisMuskVetiverSandalwoodCedarPatchouliTonka BeanPlum
InformationalShared notesFig, Grapefruit, Lily and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer73
Fall96
Winter76
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter25
Day–
Night–
Category winnerRare SapphiresMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#10,822
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews35
Overall rank#6,700
PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris
Launched—
Reviews109
Category winnerOverdoseHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRare Sapphires by Avon is a woody, fruity fragrance centered on fig and grapefruit. It features a heart of gardenia and lily before settling into a base of fig tree, cedar, and vetiver. This scent is an excellent choice for those who enjoy earthy, green profiles and prefer a light, refreshing aroma suitable for casual…
Reviews →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 →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, Rare Sapphires or Overdose?
Rare Sapphires takes 4 of 7 categories. Rare Sapphires is rated 3.64/5 from 343 votes; Overdose is rated 3.55/5 from 590 votes. Choose Rare Sapphires for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Overdose for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Rare Sapphires or Overdose?
Overdose lasts longest (Overdose 74/100, Rare Sapphires 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Rare Sapphires or Overdose?
Overdose projects furthest (Overdose 66/100, Rare Sapphires 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Rare Sapphires and Overdose smell similar?
Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Fig, Grapefruit, Lily and Cedar.
Is Rare Sapphires or Overdose better for summer or winter?
For summer, Rare Sapphires is the stronger pick. For winter, Rare Sapphires is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Rare Sapphires and Overdose?
Rare Sapphires has top notes of Fig and Grapefruit, heart notes of Gardenia, Lily and Snowdrops, a base of Fig Tree, Cedar and Vetiver. 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.
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