Fragrance comparison

Killer vs Liber

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 145 ratings analysed

4 wins

Killer

Marc Joseph

4.5812 votes

Rank #29,134 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Liber

Thera Cosméticos

3.78133 votes

Rank #14,563 AromaticFresh Spicy

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, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Liber
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Killer4/5

Liber1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KillerMarc Joseph

LiberThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.58/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 44%Had 8%Want 48%

3.78/ 5 · 133 votes

Have 61%Had 21%Want 18%

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

35%Love

32%Like

12%Ok

16%Dislike

5%Hate

133 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityKiller

SillageKiller

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value98

¤ Price value76

Category winnerKillerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

fruity77%

warm spicy69%

fresh61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

fresh84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

amber61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and fruity

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

AldehydesBergamotSicilian LemonGingerMint

Heart

PineappleAppleSageViolet LeavesGeranium

Base

IncenseMuskAmbergrisCedarVetiverBalsam Fir

InformationalShared notesApple, Ginger, Bergamot and Geranium. 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

Spring100

Summer91

Fall80

Winter33

Day100

Night64

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men80

Unisex18

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,134

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#14,563

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerLiberHigher 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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Liber by Thera Cosméticos opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, Sicilian lemon, and cold mint backed by crisp aldehydes. As the top notes settle, sweet pineapple and herbal sage step forward before resting on a warm base of cedar, vetiver, and subtle incense. It fits warm spring mornings, casual office days, and outdo…

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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 Liber?

Killer takes 4 of 5 categories. Killer is rated 4.58/5 from 12 votes; Liber is rated 3.78/5 from 133 votes. Choose Killer for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Liber for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Killer or Liber?

Killer lasts longest (Killer 82/100, Liber 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Killer or Liber?

Killer projects furthest (Killer 81/100, Liber 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Killer and Liber smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and fruity accords. Common notes include Apple, Ginger, Bergamot and Geranium.

Is Killer or Liber better for summer or winter?

Killer suits daytime wear; Liber suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Killer and Liber?

Killer has top notes of Apple, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Cypress, Geranium and Sage, a base of Vetiver, Leather and Musk. Liber has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Sicilian Lemon and Ginger, heart notes of Pineapple, Apple, Sage and Violet Leaves, a base of Incense, Musk, Ambergris and Cedar.