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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

BoyKiller Instinct
BrandChanelMarc Gebauer
Release year20162024
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

Seasons
BoyKiller Instinct
Spring32%32%
Summer28%27%
Autumn25%27%
Winter15%15%
Occasions
BoyKiller Instinct
Daytime24%26%
Office22%25%
Casual23%23%
Evening14%8%
Nighttime13%9%
Sport0%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

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Floral
  4. Green
  5. Sweet
  6. Spicy

Killer Instinct

  1. Fresh
  2. Floral
  3. Green
  4. Sweet
  5. Spicy
  6. 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.