Killer Instinct
Perfumer: Christian Carbonnel a.k.a. Chris Maurice
Votes lean masculine
411 ratings
From your scent profile
Marc Gebauer Killer Instinct is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green opening over a woody, lightly powdery base.
Skunky's take: The kind you spray in the morning to start the day.
How does it perform?
From 383 community ratings, all out of 10.
Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Looks good without trying too hard.
The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.
Blind buy risk
75% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Floral
- Green
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Woody
- Powdery
- Creamy
Fresh
Floral
Green
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Powdery
CreamyWhat does Killer Instinct smell like?
Green notes, blackcurrant and grapefruit give it a bright start, with oud sitting underneath. In the heart, cedar, lavender and cypriol bring out the fougère character. The base of sandalwood, musk and amber sweetens it and leaves a creamy softness.
Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and it leans towards daily wear, the office and leisure. Most voters read it as masculine. Khadlaj Musk pour Narcis and Histoires de Parfums 1725 have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Green notes
- Blackcurrant
- Oud
First hours
- Cedar
- Lavender
- Cypriol
Towards evening
- Woody notes
- Sandalwood
- Musk
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 32%Spring
- 27%Summer
- 27%Autumn
- 15%Winter
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter- Daytime26%
- Office25%
- Casual23%
- Sport9%
- Nighttime9%
- Evening8%
Least picked for evenings.
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
56% matchLavanda Muschio (Aftershave Eau de Toilette)
Extró
53% matchMusk pour Narcis
Khadlaj
51% matchBoeli
Acqua di Sardegna · 2017
50% matchLavender Veil / 39 (Eau de Toilette)
Bahoma
49% matchPour Un Homme de Caron (2005) (Parfum) / L'Impact de Pour Un Homme
Caron · 2005
46% match1725
Histoires de Parfums
45% matchBoy
Chanel · 2016
45% matchNoa (Eau de Toilette)
Cacharel · 1998
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Last updated: October 26, 2026