Unscripted vs Overdose
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Unscripted takes 4 of 7 categories.
UnscriptedChoose it for a woody and aromatic 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.
Unscripted4/7
Overdose3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Unscripted
- Community sentiment
- Unscripted
- Longevity
- Overdose
- Sillage & projection
- Overdose
- Value for money
- Unscripted
- Versatility
- Unscripted
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Overdose
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
UnscriptedAvonOverdoseOmanluxuryWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.76/ 5 · 127 votes
Have 43%Had 41%Want 16%
3.55/ 5 · 590 votes
Have 36%Had 13%Want 51%
Category winnerUnscriptedRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate24%Love
53%Like
2%Ok
20%Dislike
2%Hate
127 votes
29%Love
22%Like
16%Ok
15%Dislike
18%Hate
443 votes
Category winnerUnscriptedMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOverdose
SillageOverdose
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerUnscriptedBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
fresh spicy77%
earthy69%
fruity61%
citrus100%
aromatic90%
fresh spicy80%
amber70%
white floral60%
warm spicy50%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Black PepperCardamomAnise
Heart
FigLavenderViolet
Base
VetiverPatchouliCedar
Top
GrapefruitOrangeBergamotLemonBlack PepperCardamomSaffronMandarin Orange
Heart
Orange BlossomLilyJasmineSageOrrisFig
Base
AmbergrisMuskVetiverSandalwoodCedarPatchouliTonka BeanPlum
InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Cardamom, Fig 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 seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter52
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter25
Day–
Night–
Category winnerUnscriptedMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#35,985
PerfumerPascal Gaurin, Yves Cassar
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#6,700
PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris
Launched—
Reviews109
Category winnerOverdoseHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAvon Unscripted opens with sharp black pepper and cool cardamom before settling into a damp fig leaf and green violet heart. The base brings out dry vetiver and earthy patchouli. It smells clean, wood-driven, and slightly bitter on skin. Best suited for crisp spring mornings when you want a straightforward peppered wo…
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, Unscripted or Overdose?
Unscripted takes 4 of 7 categories. Unscripted is rated 3.76/5 from 127 votes; Overdose is rated 3.55/5 from 590 votes. Choose Unscripted for a woody and aromatic 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, Unscripted or Overdose?
Overdose lasts longest (Overdose 74/100, Unscripted 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Unscripted or Overdose?
Overdose projects furthest (Overdose 66/100, Unscripted 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Unscripted and Overdose smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Cardamom, Fig and Vetiver.
Is Unscripted or Overdose better for summer or winter?
For summer, Unscripted is the stronger pick. For winter, Unscripted is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Unscripted and Overdose?
Unscripted has top notes of Black Pepper, Cardamom and Anise, heart notes of Fig, Lavender and Violet, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli and Cedar. 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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