Overdose

Overdose is a citrus-led fragrance from Omanluxury, composed by Philippe Paparella-Paris and released in 2020. Citrus is the impression everyone agrees on; most also find it spicy, woody and floral, and a smaller group picks up sweetness and a trace of amber.

The note list is long and not split into stages, so think of it in layers. Grapefruit, bergamot, lemon, mandarin and orange give a sharp, sunny brightness. Black pepper, cardamom and saffron add warmth and bite. Jasmine, lily, orange blossom and orris root bring a floral, lightly powdery middle, with fig and plum adding a soft fruity sweetness. Cedar, sandalwood, vetiver and patchouli form a dry woody floor, and tonka bean, ambergris and musk round it off with a warm, skin-like finish.

Worn by anyone, Overdose reads as a bright, busy fragrance that is more about the overall effect than any single note. It suits daytime wear and milder weather, and people who enjoy zesty citrus with a woody backbone rather than a simple cologne.

Overdose — unisex fragrance by Omanluxury (released 2020). Notes: Ambergris, Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cardamom, Cedar, Fig, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Lemon, Lily, Mandarin Orange, Musk, Orange, Orange Blossom, Orris, Orris Root, Patchouli, Pepper, Plum, Saffron, Sage, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Vetiver. — Parfica open fragrance database