Fragrance comparison

Shadi vs Overdose Killer Oud

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 25 ratings analysed

Shadi

Akbari

3.502 votes

Rank #69,514 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Overdose Killer Oud

PARIS CORNER

4.1723 votes

Rank #38,543 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Overdose Killer Oud takes 4 of 4 categories.

Shadi
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Overdose Killer Oud
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Shadi0/4

Overdose Killer Oud4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
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: Overdose Killer Oud

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ShadiAkbari

Overdose Killer OudPARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 17%Had 17%Want 67%

4.17/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 46%Had 4%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityOverdose Killer Oud

SillageOverdose Killer Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value81

Category winnerOverdose Killer OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

leather84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

patchouli61%

warm spicy100%

amber91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

leather65%

smoky56%

Scent match55%Closely related · both warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Pink PepperCardamomNutmeg

Heart

Orange BlossomCranberrySaffronMyrrh

Base

PatchouliLeatherCedar

Top30 to 45 minutes

CognacCuminCardamomSaffronNutmegGingerGrapefruit

Heart3 to 4 hours

MyrrhBenzoinLabdanumPatchouliGeraniumCinnamon

Base5 to 8 hours

LeatherSmokeSandalwoodIncenseSage

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Nutmeg, Saffron and Myrrh. Durations are only published for Overdose Killer Oud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring36

Summer7

Fall100

Winter100

Day47

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men81

Unisex19

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#69,514

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,543

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerOverdose Killer OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shadi by Akbari opens bright and spicy, with pink pepper and cardamom over a warm nutmeg hum. It moves into a floral resin core where orange blossom meets saffron, myrrh, and a tart cranberry twist. The dry-down leans woody and leathered, with patchouli and cedar adding a darker, more evening-leaning finish. It reads …

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…

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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, Shadi or Overdose Killer Oud?

Overdose Killer Oud takes 4 of 4 categories. Shadi is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Overdose Killer Oud is rated 4.17/5 from 23 votes. Choose Shadi for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Overdose Killer Oud for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Shadi or Overdose Killer Oud?

Overdose Killer Oud lasts longest (Overdose Killer Oud 71/100, Shadi 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shadi or Overdose Killer Oud?

Overdose Killer Oud projects furthest (Overdose Killer Oud 60/100, Shadi 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shadi and Overdose Killer Oud smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Nutmeg, Saffron and Myrrh.

Is Shadi or Overdose Killer Oud better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Shadi and Overdose Killer Oud?

Shadi has top notes of Pink Pepper, Cardamom and Nutmeg, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Cranberry, Saffron and Myrrh, a base of Patchouli, Leather and Cedar. 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.