Overdose Eau de Parfum bottle Overdose
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2020 Year 2020
££ Price Tier ££
Empower You Eau de Parfum bottle Empower You

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Overdose Eau de Parfum
Divisive, to put it mildly. Overdose is a true love-it-or-hate-it fragrance, with its bold, effervescent citrus opening setting the stage for a much-debated, challenging, and often off-putting ambergris drydown. Definitely not a blind buy.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Empower You Eau de Parfum
This one's a bright, citrusy splash that promises to 'Empower You,' though the reality is a touch more modest. It's a pleasant, inoffensive scent that's easy to wear, but don't expect it to set the world alight.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 20% 24%
Floral 19% 28%
Fruity 8% 5%
Green 10% 6%
Sweet 17% 14%
Warm 12% 7%
Woody 13% 13%
Earthy 10% 9%
Animalic 11% 10%
Fresh 17% 19%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Overdose EdP
Empower You EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Grapefruit 16% vs 15%
Bergamot 12% vs 13%
Lemon 12% vs 13%
Mandarin 10% vs 17%
Shared Notes
Orange Blossom 19% vs 33%
Jasmine 16% vs 20%
Only in Overdose Eau de Parfum
Lily 17% Sage 16% Orris 16% Fig 15%
Only in Empower You Eau de Parfum
Rose 25% Geranium 20%
Shared Notes
Musk 13% vs 26%
Cedar 11% vs 29%
Patchouli 10% vs 21%
Only in Empower You Eau de Parfum
Incense 22%

Accords

Overdose Eau de Parfum Empower You Eau de Parfum
100%
Citrus
100%
55%
Aromatic
46%
54%
Fresh Spicy
48%
52%
Amber
51%
White Floral
47%
48%
Animalic
45%
Woody
42%
Citrus shared
100%
100%
Aromatic shared
55%
46%
Fresh Spicy shared
54%
48%
52%
White Floral shared
51%
47%
48%
Woody shared
45%
42%

Performance

Overdose Eau de Parfum Empower You Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Overdose Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Given its strong performance and often overwhelming character, Overdose isn't ideal for office settings where subtlety is key. Its 'challenging' drydown could be problematic for formal events, but it shines in casual and active hot weather scenarios where its bold freshness can cut through the heat.

Empower You Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate longevity and projection, coupled with a fresh and inoffensive citrus-floral profile, make it highly suitable for office and casual wear. The brightness of the citrus also makes it a good fit for everyday activities and even light sport, though its lack of bold projection makes it less ideal for formal settings or a standout date night.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
89%
Accord
85%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Fresh Spicy, White Floral accords and Jasmine, Orange Blossom notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Overdose Eau de Parfum
Empower You Eau de Parfum
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