Fragrance comparison

Sun King vs Overdose

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 605 ratings analysed

Sun King

GRAHAM & POTT

3.7315 votes

Rank #60,651 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Overdose

Omanluxury

3.55590 votes

Rank #6,700 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Overdose takes 3 of 5 categories.

Sun King
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Overdose
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Sun King2/5

Overdose3/5

Ratings & consensus: Overdose
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sun King
Sillage & projection: Sun King
Value for money: Overdose
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Overdose

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sun KingGRAHAM & POTT

OverdoseOmanluxury

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 17%Had 6%Want 77%

3.55/ 5 · 590 votes

Have 36%Had 13%Want 51%

Category winnerOverdoseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

47%Like

20%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

29%Love

22%Like

16%Ok

15%Dislike

18%Hate

443 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevitySun King

SillageSun King

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value43

Category winnerOverdoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

leather69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

amber70%

white floral60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match58%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonBergamotMandarin OrangeAgarwood (Oud)

Heart

VetiverBlack PepperSandalwoodPatchouli

Base

LeatherTonka BeanAmbergris

Top

GrapefruitOrangeBergamotLemonBlack PepperCardamomSaffronMandarin Orange

Heart

Orange BlossomLilyJasmineSageOrrisFig

Base

AmbergrisMuskVetiverSandalwoodCedarPatchouliTonka BeanPlum

InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall83

Winter100

Day43

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men51

Unisex40

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,651

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,700

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews109

Category winnerOverdoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

GRAHAM & POTT Sun King opens with sharp Sorrentine lemon, Calabrian bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange pinned against an unexpected early flash of dark agarwood. As the initial citrus sparkle settles over twenty minutes, the composition shifts into dry Haitian vetiver, crackling black pepper, Sumatran patchouli, and …

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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…

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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, Sun King or Overdose?

Overdose takes 3 of 5 categories. Sun King is rated 3.73/5 from 15 votes; Overdose is rated 3.55/5 from 590 votes. Choose Sun King for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Overdose for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Sun King or Overdose?

Sun King lasts longest (Sun King 83/100, Overdose 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sun King or Overdose?

Sun King projects furthest (Sun King 72/100, Overdose 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sun King and Overdose smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Vetiver.

Is Sun King or Overdose better for summer or winter?

Sun King suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sun King and Overdose?

Sun King has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Agarwood (Oud), heart notes of Vetiver, Black Pepper, Sandalwood and Patchouli, a base of Leather, Tonka Bean and Ambergris. 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.