Serendipity vs Overdose Killer Oud
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Overdose Killer Oud takes 4 of 5 categories.
SerendipityChoose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Overdose Killer OudChoose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Serendipity1/5
Overdose Killer Oud4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Overdose Killer Oud
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Overdose Killer Oud
- Sillage & projection
- Overdose Killer Oud
- Value for money
- Overdose Killer Oud
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Serendipity
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
SerendipityTOBBAOverdose Killer OudPARIS CORNERWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.91/ 5 · 33 votes
Have 17%Had 8%Want 74%
4.17/ 5 · 23 votes
Have 46%Had 4%Want 50%
Category winnerOverdose Killer OudRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
39%Like
15%Ok
9%Dislike
3%Hate
33 votes
48%Love
26%Like
22%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
23 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOverdose Killer Oud
SillageOverdose Killer Oud
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOverdose Killer OudBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
powdery77%
vanilla69%
salty61%
warm spicy100%
amber91%
woody83%
fresh spicy74%
leather65%
smoky56%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
NutmegSaffronCinnamon
Heart
SandalwoodSalt
Base
VanillaMuskBenzoinTonka BeanLabdanum
Top30 to 45 minutes
CognacCuminCardamomSaffronNutmegGingerGrapefruit
Heart3 to 4 hours
MyrrhBenzoinLabdanumPatchouliGeraniumCinnamon
Base5 to 8 hours
LeatherSmokeSandalwoodIncenseSage
InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Saffron, Cinnamon and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Overdose Killer Oud, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring71
Summer29
Fall100
Winter57
Day100
Night71
Spring36
Summer7
Fall100
Winter100
Day47
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#23,891
PerfumerJasper Li
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#38,543
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerSerendipityHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotTOBBA Serendipity opens with a sharp burst of saffron, nutmeg, and dry cinnamon, immediately setting a warm, savory tone. Unlike typical sweet gourmands, this scent evolves on skin into a dry, buttered sandalwood note anchored by a distinct saltiness. The base warms up with a subtle blend of vanilla, tonka bean, and l…
Reviews →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…
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, Serendipity or Overdose Killer Oud?
Overdose Killer Oud takes 4 of 5 categories. Serendipity is rated 3.91/5 from 33 votes; Overdose Killer Oud is rated 4.17/5 from 23 votes. Choose Serendipity for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Overdose Killer Oud for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Serendipity or Overdose Killer Oud?
Overdose Killer Oud lasts longest (Overdose Killer Oud 71/100, Serendipity 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Serendipity or Overdose Killer Oud?
Overdose Killer Oud projects furthest (Overdose Killer Oud 60/100, Serendipity 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Serendipity and Overdose Killer Oud smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Saffron, Cinnamon and Sandalwood.
Is Serendipity or Overdose Killer Oud better for summer or winter?
Serendipity suits daytime wear; Overdose Killer Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Serendipity and Overdose Killer Oud?
Serendipity has top notes of Nutmeg, Saffron and Cinnamon, heart notes of Sandalwood and Salt, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Benzoin and Tonka Bean. 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.
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