Boy vs Killer Instinct
Boy and Killer Instinct overlap 45% in notes and accords; 3 notes appear in both. Boy lasts longer: longevity 7.3/10 against 6.8/10 for Killer Instinct. Boy is the more citrusy of the two.
At a glance
| Boy | Killer Instinct | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Chanel | Marc Gebauer |
| Release year | 2016 | 2024 |
| Rating | 7.9/10563 votes | 7.3/10411 votes |
| Longevity | 7.3/10 | 6.8/10 |
| Sillage | 6.8/10 | 6.5/10 |
When to wear
| Boy | Killer Instinct | |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | 32% | 32% |
| Summer | 28% | 27% |
| Autumn | 25% | 27% |
| Winter | 15% | 15% |
| Boy | Killer Instinct | |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime | 24% | 26% |
| Office | 22% | 25% |
| Casual | 23% | 23% |
| Evening | 14% | 8% |
| Nighttime | 13% | 9% |
| Sport | 0% | 9% |
Notes
In both
- Sandalwood
- Musk
- Lavender
Boy
Only in this one
- French geranium
- Heliotropin
- Rose
- Lemon
- Grapefruit zest
- Vanilla
- Moss
- Coumarin
- Orange blossom
Killer Instinct
Only in this one
- Green notes
- Blackcurrant
- Oud
- Grapefruit
- Cedar
- Cypriol
- Woody notes
- Amber
Accords
Boy
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Floral
- Green
- Sweet
- Spicy
Killer Instinct
- Fresh
- Floral
- Green
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Woody
Frequently asked questions
Which one lasts longer?
Boy lasts longer: longevity 7.3/10 against 6.8/10 for Killer Instinct.
Which one projects more?
Boy projects more: sillage 6.8/10 against 6.5/10 for Killer Instinct.
Which one suits winter better?
Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 15% of the season votes for Boy and 15% for Killer Instinct.
Which one suits summer better?
Both suit summer about equally: summer gets 28% of the season votes for Boy and 27% for Killer Instinct.
Which one is rated higher?
Boy is rated higher: 7.9/10 against 7.3/10 for Killer Instinct.
Which notes do they share?
Notes found in both: Sandalwood, Musk, Lavender.

