Fragrance comparison

Killer vs 33 Cosmos Guide

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 16 Oct 2026 29 ratings analysed

4 wins

Killer

Marc Joseph

4.5812 votes

Rank #29,134 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

33 Cosmos Guide

Spiritum

3.7617 votes

Rank #53,961 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Killer takes 4 of 5 categories.

Killer
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
33 Cosmos Guide
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Killer4/5

33 Cosmos Guide1/5

Ratings & consensus: Killer
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 33 Cosmos Guide
Sillage & projection: Killer
Value for money: Killer
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Killer

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

KillerMarc Joseph

33 Cosmos GuideSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.58/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 44%Had 8%Want 48%

3.76/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 20%Had 8%Want 72%

Category winnerKillerRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

42%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

47%Love

12%Like

18%Ok

18%Dislike

6%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

Longevity33 Cosmos Guide

SillageKiller

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value98

¤ Price value71

Category winnerKillerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

fruity77%

warm spicy69%

fresh61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

earthy69%

white floral61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

AppleGingerBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CypressGeraniumSage

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverLeatherMusk

Top

BergamotOlibanumCypressSageMandarin OrangeViolet LeafBlack Pepper

Heart

Lily of the ValleyLeatherCedarwoodGeraniumCinnamonJasmineButterOrris

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliLabdanumVetiverAmberTonkaMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cypress, Geranium and Sage. Durations are only published for Killer, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer78

Fall78

Winter56

Day100

Night71

Spring83

Summer33

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 34%Work 31%Party 19%Date 16%

Men50

Unisex36

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,134

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#53,961

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKillerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Killer by Marc Joseph hits the air with an energetic blast of tart green apple, zesty bergamot, and spicy fresh ginger. It immediately creates a bright, commanding bubble. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus edge calms down into a smooth aromatic heart of green cypress, crisp geranium, and dry clary sage. The base…

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Spiritum 33 Cosmos Guide opens with an invigorating blast of crisp bergamot, fresh cypress needles, and herbal sage before deepening into something far more intriguing. As the bright citrus settles, you get an unexpected richness of buttery orris root and smooth jacket leather, wrapped in creamy jasmine petals and ear…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Killer or 33 Cosmos Guide?

Killer takes 4 of 5 categories. Killer is rated 4.58/5 from 12 votes; 33 Cosmos Guide is rated 3.76/5 from 17 votes. Choose Killer for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 33 Cosmos Guide for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Killer or 33 Cosmos Guide?

They last about the same: 33 Cosmos Guide 84/100, Killer 82/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Killer or 33 Cosmos Guide?

Killer projects furthest (Killer 81/100, 33 Cosmos Guide 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Killer and 33 Cosmos Guide smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cypress, Geranium and Sage.

Is Killer or 33 Cosmos Guide better for summer or winter?

Killer suits daytime wear; 33 Cosmos Guide suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Killer and 33 Cosmos Guide?

Killer has top notes of Apple, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Cypress, Geranium and Sage, a base of Vetiver, Leather and Musk. 33 Cosmos Guide has top notes of Bergamot, Olibanum, Cypress and Sage, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Leather, Cedarwood and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Labdanum and Vetiver.