Fragrance comparison

Killer vs Spirit Of The Brave Intense

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 189 ratings analysed

6 wins

Killer

Marc Joseph

4.5812 votes

Rank #29,900 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Spirit Of The Brave Intense

Diesel

3.77177 votes

Rank #30,347 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Killer takes 6 of 6 categories.

Killer
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Spirit Of The Brave Intense
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Killer6/6

Spirit Of The Brave Intense0/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KillerMarc Joseph

Spirit Of The Brave IntenseDiesel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.58/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 44%Had 8%Want 48%

3.77/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 54%Had 19%Want 27%

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

30%Love

36%Like

20%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

177 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityKiller

SillageKiller

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value98

¤ Price value55

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%

vanilla84%

fruity77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match58%Closely related · 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

Top30 to 45 minutes

AppleBergamot

Heart1.5 to 3 hours

CypressSage

Base3 to 5 hours

VanillaAmberPatchouli

Category winnerKillerLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer78

Fall78

Winter56

Day100

Night89

Spring76

Summer31

Fall100

Winter87

Day91

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men93

Unisex3

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,900

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#30,347

PerfumerNot listed

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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Spirit Of The Brave Intense by Diesel delivers a crisp, sweet punch right from the start. A bright burst of tart apple and sunny bergamot grabs your attention immediately before settling into an aromatic core of green cypress and dry sage. As the scent warms, a creamy base of vanilla, rich amber, and earthy patchouli …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Killer or Spirit Of The Brave Intense?

Killer takes 6 of 6 categories. Killer is rated 4.58/5 from 12 votes; Spirit Of The Brave Intense is rated 3.77/5 from 177 votes. Choose Killer for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Spirit Of The Brave Intense for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Killer or Spirit Of The Brave Intense?

Killer lasts longest (Killer 82/100, Spirit Of The Brave Intense 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Killer or Spirit Of The Brave Intense?

Killer projects furthest (Killer 81/100, Spirit Of The Brave Intense 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Killer and Spirit Of The Brave Intense smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Apple, Bergamot, Cypress and Sage.

Is Killer or Spirit Of The Brave Intense better for summer or winter?

Killer suits daytime wear; Spirit Of The Brave Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Killer and Spirit Of The Brave Intense?

Killer has top notes of Apple, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Cypress, Geranium and Sage, a base of Vetiver, Leather and Musk. Spirit Of The Brave Intense has top notes of Apple and Bergamot, heart notes of Cypress and Sage, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Patchouli.