Slow Dance vs Overdose Killer Oud
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Slow Dance takes 3 of 5 categories.
Slow DanceChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Overdose Killer OudChoose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Slow Dance3/5
Overdose Killer Oud2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Overdose Killer Oud
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Slow Dance
- Sillage & projection
- Slow Dance
- Value for money
- Overdose Killer Oud
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Slow Dance
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Slow DanceByredoOverdose Killer OudPARIS CORNERWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.74/ 5 · 1,955 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
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 hate35%Love
34%Like
14%Ok
15%Dislike
3%Hate
1,651 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
LongevitySlow Dance
SillageSlow Dance
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOverdose Killer OudBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
woody92%
balsamic84%
warm spicy77%
sweet69%
vanilla61%
warm spicy100%
amber91%
woody83%
fresh spicy74%
leather65%
smoky56%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
OpoponaxCognac
Heart
LabdanumVioletGeranium
Base
VanillaPatchouliIncense
Top30 to 45 minutes
CognacCuminCardamomSaffronNutmegGingerGrapefruit
Heart3 to 4 hours
MyrrhBenzoinLabdanumPatchouliGeraniumCinnamon
Base5 to 8 hours
LeatherSmokeSandalwoodIncenseSage
InformationalShared notesCognac, Labdanum, Geranium and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Overdose Killer Oud, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring35
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
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#1,888
PerfumerJérôme Epinette
Launched—
Reviews253
Overall rank#38,494
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerSlow DanceHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSlow Dance by Byredo is a study in contrasts that balances the warmth of cognac and vanilla with the earthy, balsamic depth of opoponax and patchouli. Created by Jérôme Epinette, this unisex scent captures the tension between childhood innocence and adult experience. It is a thoughtful choice for cool autumn nights wh…
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, Slow Dance or Overdose Killer Oud?
Slow Dance takes 3 of 5 categories. Slow Dance is rated 3.74/5 from 1,955 votes; Overdose Killer Oud is rated 4.17/5 from 23 votes. Choose Slow Dance for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Overdose Killer Oud for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Slow Dance or Overdose Killer Oud?
They last about the same: Slow Dance 73/100, Overdose Killer Oud 71/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Slow Dance or Overdose Killer Oud?
Slow Dance projects furthest (Slow Dance 64/100, Overdose Killer Oud 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Slow Dance and Overdose Killer Oud smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cognac, Labdanum, Geranium and Patchouli.
Is Slow Dance or Overdose Killer Oud better for summer or winter?
Overdose Killer Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Slow Dance and Overdose Killer Oud?
Slow Dance has top notes of Opoponax and Cognac, heart notes of Labdanum, Violet and Geranium, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli and Incense. 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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