Fragrance comparison

Versense vs Overdose

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 12,031 ratings analysed

4 wins

Versense

Versace

4.0311,441 votes

Rank #1,953 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Overdose

Omanluxury

3.55590 votes

Rank #6,110 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Versense takes 4 of 7 categories.

Versense
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Overdose
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.

Versense4/7

Overdose3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VersenseVersace

OverdoseOmanluxury

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 11,441 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

3.55/ 5 · 590 votes

Have 36%Had 13%Want 51%

Category winnerVersenseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

50%Like

6%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

11,441 votes

29%Love

22%Like

16%Ok

15%Dislike

18%Hate

443 votes

Category winnerVersenseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityOverdose

SillageOverdose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value43

Category winnerVersenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody86%

fresh spicy72%

aromatic58%

white floral44%

powdery30%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

amber70%

white floral60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match56%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotCitrusesGreen MandarinFigPear

Heart2-3 hrs

CardamomLilyJasmineNarcissus

Base5-7 hrs

Virginia CedarMuskOlive TreeSandalwood

Top

GrapefruitOrangeBergamotLemonBlack PepperCardamomSaffronMandarin Orange

Heart

Orange BlossomLilyJasmineSageOrrisFig

Base

AmbergrisMuskVetiverSandalwoodCedarPatchouliTonka BeanPlum

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Fig, Cardamom and Lily. Durations are only published for Versense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter15

Day100

Night19

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOverdoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex34

Women65

Casual 43%Work 38%Date 11%Party 8%

Men51

Unisex40

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,953

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews209

Overall rank#6,110

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews109

Category winnerVersenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Versace Versense is a crisp Mediterranean citrus fragrance built around green mandarin, tart bergamot, and fresh fig. The opening hits with an energetic burst of lemon-lime brightness that feels like slicing fresh fruit in the morning sun. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus edge softens into subtle white lily 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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Versense or Overdose?

Versense takes 4 of 7 categories. Versense is rated 4.03/5 from 11,441 votes; Overdose is rated 3.55/5 from 590 votes. Choose Versense for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Overdose for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Versense or Overdose?

Overdose lasts longest (Overdose 74/100, Versense 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Versense or Overdose?

Overdose projects furthest (Overdose 66/100, Versense 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Versense and Overdose smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Fig, Cardamom and Lily.

Is Versense or Overdose better for summer or winter?

For summer, Versense is the stronger pick. For winter, Overdose is the stronger pick. Versense suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Versense and Overdose?

Versense has top notes of Bergamot, Citruses, Green Mandarin and Fig, heart notes of Cardamom, Lily, Jasmine and Narcissus, a base of Virginia Cedar, Musk, Olive Tree and Sandalwood. 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.