201 community ratings

Killer Queen

Name: Killer Queen
Brand: Katy Perry

Perfumer: Laurent Le Guernec

2013WomenModern

6.8/ 10

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201 ratings

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Katy Perry Killer Queen is a sweet, fruity feminine scent that puts bergamot, plum and wild berries over jasmine sambac and frangipani, settling on praliné at the base.

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How does it perform?

From 161 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.5 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

6.1 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.8 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

8.0 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

59% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Bergamot

Wild berries

Plum

Heart notesfirst few hours

Frangipani Jasmine sambac

Cockscomb

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Praliné Patchouli Cashmeran

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Gourmand
Oriental

What does Killer Queen smell like?

It opens with bergamot, wild berries and plum, a fresh, slightly tart fruit note. In the heart, frangipani, jasmine sambac and cockscomb add a soft floral layer. Praliné, patchouli and cashmeran at the base lead it into a gourmand, oriental sweetness.

Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. Evening and night out lead the occasions, though daily wear has its place too. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most votes call it feminine and modern. Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb (Eau de Parfum) and Mugler La Rose Angel have a close profile.