Fragrance comparison

You vs Overdose

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 765 ratings analysed

4 wins

You

Desigual

3.63175 votes

Rank #17,177 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Overdose

Omanluxury

3.55590 votes

Rank #6,160 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

You takes 4 of 7 categories.

You
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Overdose
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

You4/7

Overdose3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

YouDesigual

OverdoseOmanluxury

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.63/ 5 · 175 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

3.55/ 5 · 590 votes

Have 36%Had 13%Want 51%

Category winnerYouRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

53%Like

17%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

175 votes

29%Love

22%Like

16%Ok

15%Dislike

18%Hate

443 votes

Category winnerYouMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityOverdose

SillageOverdose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value43

Category winnerYouBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

sweet84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

coffee61%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

amber70%

white floral60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match55%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotMandarin OrangeRhubarbGrapefruitViolet

Heart2-3 hrs

Tonka BeanBenzoinCedarMuskOrange Blossom

Base4-6 hrs

PralineCoffeeCardamomJasmine

Top

GrapefruitOrangeBergamotLemonBlack PepperCardamomSaffronMandarin Orange

Heart

Orange BlossomLilyJasmineSageOrrisFig

Base

AmbergrisMuskVetiverSandalwoodCedarPatchouliTonka BeanPlum

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for You, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring47

Summer41

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerYouMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex24

Women74

Casual 37%Work 34%Date 19%Party 10%

Men51

Unisex40

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,177

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#6,160

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews109

Category winnerOverdoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Desigual You opens with an energetic splash of bitter bergamot, tart grapefruit, and crisp rhubarb that immediately cuts through the air. Within fifteen minutes, that brisk citrus freshness softens into an inviting heart of warm benzoin, velvety violet, and creamy tonka bean. The true comfort lies in the drydown, wher…

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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, You or Overdose?

You takes 4 of 7 categories. You is rated 3.63/5 from 175 votes; Overdose is rated 3.55/5 from 590 votes. Choose You for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Overdose for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, You or Overdose?

Overdose lasts longest (Overdose 74/100, You 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, You or Overdose?

Overdose projects furthest (Overdose 66/100, You 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do You and Overdose smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Tonka Bean.

Is You or Overdose better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in You and Overdose?

You has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Rhubarb and Grapefruit, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Benzoin, Cedar and Musk, a base of Praline, Coffee, Cardamom and Jasmine. 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.