The Formal
House Of SillageEau de Parfum2019
Side by side
The Formal vs. Choco Overdose
Is The Formal better than Choco Overdose?
The Formal rates higher with the community, while Choco Overdose wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Weather & season fit
warm spicybalsamic
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between The Formal and Choco Overdose?
| The Formal | Choco Overdose | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2019 | 2025 |
| Gender | Male | Female |
| Perfumer | Rodrigo Flores-Roux | — |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do The Formal and Choco Overdose smell?
The Formal
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Powdery
Citrus
Violet
Balsamic
Choco Overdose
Vanilla
Sweet
Cacao
Warm Spicy
Caramel
Amber
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do The Formal and Choco Overdose share?
Top
Violet LeafBlack PepperCitrusesElemi Resin
Chocolate Fudge
Heart
CloveNutmegSageGinger
CocoaCupcake
Base
CedarSandalwoodCoumarinAmber
VanillaCaramelBenzoin
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, The Formal or Choco Overdose?
| The Formal | Choco Overdose | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about The Formal and Choco Overdose?
Moderate sillage means this isn't shouting from across the room, and that's the point. The Formal is for the person who wants the scent to be discovered, not announced.The Formal
If you want a subtle fragrance, look elsewhere. Choco Overdose is a bold chocolate bomb that announces itself confidently. It becomes a comforting, sweet embrace.Choco Overdose
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