The Perfume Library

Killer Queen

6.8

Katy Perry · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

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. 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.

Purr (Eau de Parfum)

5.8

Katy Perry · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Katy Perry Purr Eau de Parfum is a fresh, fruity floral that suits spring and fall, and leisure or everyday wear. Peach nectar, apple and bamboo open it fresh and juicy. Bulgarian rose, pink freesia and jasmine build the floral heart. Vanilla orchid, white amber and sandalwood sweeten and soften the base, with a gourmand and synthetic edge staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure or daily wear. It reads feminine and modern. Viva La Juicy and Emir Pear Potion have a close profile.

Indi (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Katy Perry · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Katy Perry Indi Eau de Parfum opens with white tea, Italian bergamot and plum, a fresh, floral scent made for women. White tea and bergamot give a light, clean start, while plum adds a soft sweetness. In the heart, white cedarwood, cyclamen and lily of the valley set the floral side against a woody backdrop. The base of musk, tonka bean and amber dries down creamy and sweet. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and summer works too. It is chosen mostly for daily wear, leisure and the office. The character reads feminine and modern. Its profile is close to Pierre Guillaume 4.1 Le Musc & La Peau and Skylar Salt Air.

Meow! (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Katy Perry · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Katy Perry Meow! Eau de Parfum is a floral, fruity scent for women, sweet and creamy over a powdery base. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer a little behind, and it suits daily wear and leisure time best. Voters find it clearly feminine and modern. The top opens with gardenia, pear and tangerine, giving a juicy fruity brightness. In the heart, lily of the valley, orange blossom and honeysuckle carry the floral side. Musk, sandalwood, amber and vanilla in the base sweeten and soften the finish. Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Gold Couture and Lattafa Yara have a close profile.

Killer Queen's Royal Revolution

6.9

Katy Perry · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Katy Perry Killer Queen's Royal Revolution is a sweet, fresh-fruity floral for women, pairing pink freesia and pomegranate with a heart of jasmine and orange blossom. The top notes are pink freesia and pomegranate, followed by jasmine, orange blossom and sandalwood. In the base, vanilla orchid and blackthorn soften the sweetness into a powdery warmth. The overall impression is fresh, floral and fruity, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards daytime and leisure wear rather than evenings. Most voters read it as feminine and modern.

Mad Potion

6.2

Katy Perry · 2015

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Katy Perry Mad Potion is a sweet, fruity and powdery women's fragrance with a gourmand streak, built around vanilla and musk. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and feels light. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is worn mainly for leisure and daily use. It reads feminine and modern. It opens with white peony, apple and Tahitian vanilla, and jasmine and Bourbon vanilla lead the heart. In the base, amber, musk and Mexican vanilla absolute leave it warm, sweet and soft. A synthetic tone also sits among the accords. Primark Tease and Britney Spears Midnight Fantasy have a close profile.

Indi Visible

7.4

Katy Perry · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Katy Perry Indi Visible is a feminine scent that sets a floral, fruity sweetness against a creamy, gourmand body, leaning towards spring and summer days and relaxed daytime wear. It opens with vanilla, pink pepper and plum, the light spice of the pepper sharpening the plum's fruity sweetness. In the heart, tonka bean, coconut and gardenia pull the scent towards something soft and creamy. Patchouli, sandalwood and musk in the base add a woody depth that keeps the sweetness in check. Longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither dominates the room nor disappears. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and everyday wear lead the occasions. It is mostly seen as feminine and modern. Lalique Satine and F•Inity No•Limit have a close profile.

Killer Queen Oh So Sheer

6.5

Katy Perry · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Katy Perry Killer Queen Oh So Sheer is a light, feminine scent that pairs fresh, floral character with fruity sweetness; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily and leisure wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine and modern. The top is fruity, with mulberry, blackberry, plum and elderberry. Frangipani, freesia and lilac soften the heart into something floral. It dries down to praliné sweetness, patchouli and cashmeran, leaving a powdery, gourmand trace. Katy Perry Killer Queen and Poiray Sceau de Coeurs have a close profile.

Mad Love

6.8

Katy Perry · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Katy Perry Mad Love is a floral and fruity women's fragrance with a sweet, creamy, gourmand softness, leaning towards relaxed everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it suits leisure and daytime wear best. It most often reads as feminine and modern. The top opens juicy and bright with pink grapefruit, Mara des Bois strawberry and apple sorbet. Peony, bleeding-heart flower and jasmine give the heart a floral softness. Sandalwood, coconut palmwood and musk settle into a creamy, warm base.

Killer Queen's Spring Reign

6.4

Katy Perry · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Katy Perry Killer Queen's Spring Reign is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards leisure and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. It opens with blackcurrant bud, violet leaf and pink freesia, a green and airy start. In the heart, May rose, davana and gardenia build up the floral side. Cedarwood, benzoin and cashmeran then settle it onto a woody, sweet base. Fruity and synthetic tones also show in the accords. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate to weak, so it stays close to the skin and reads light. Voters choose it most often for leisure and daily wear, with business settings in third place. Its profile is close to Mugler Angel Nova and Chloé L'Eau de Parfum Intense.