Fragrance comparison

Killer vs The Jewel of Ocean

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 21 ratings analysed

4 wins

Killer

Marc Joseph

4.5812 votes

Rank #29,134 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

The Jewel of Ocean

Anfar London

4.119 votes

Rank #49,557 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Killer takes 4 of 4 categories.

Killer
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Jewel of Ocean
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Killer4/4

The Jewel of Ocean0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Killer
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

The Jewel of OceanAnfar London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.58/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 44%Had 8%Want 48%

4.11/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 26%Had 1%Want 72%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

67%Love

11%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityKiller

SillageKiller

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value98

¤ Price value69

Category winnerKillerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

fruity77%

warm spicy69%

fresh61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

fresh77%

green69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and fresh

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

AldehydesBergamotGingerLemonMint

Heart

Violet LeafPineappleGeraniumSageApple

Base

AmbergrisVetiverIncenseCedarMusk

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

Summer100

Fall63

Winter13

Day100

Night63

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men78

Unisex22

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,134

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#49,557

PerfumerAhmedullah Anfar

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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The Jewel of Ocean opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, crisp mint, and prickly ginger that fizzes on warm skin. Bright aldehydes lift the initial spray, giving the citrus top notes an airy sheen during humid summer mornings. As the fragrance settles, violet leaf and tart green apple create a cool, aromatic heart al…

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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 The Jewel of Ocean?

Killer takes 4 of 4 categories. Killer is rated 4.58/5 from 12 votes; The Jewel of Ocean is rated 4.11/5 from 9 votes. Choose Killer for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Jewel of Ocean for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Killer or The Jewel of Ocean?

They last about the same: Killer 82/100, The Jewel of Ocean 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Killer or The Jewel of Ocean?

Killer projects furthest (Killer 81/100, The Jewel of Ocean 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Killer and The Jewel of Ocean smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and fresh accords. Common notes include Apple, Ginger, Bergamot and Geranium.

Is Killer or The Jewel of Ocean better for summer or winter?

Killer suits daytime wear; The Jewel of Ocean suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Killer and The Jewel of Ocean?

Killer has top notes of Apple, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Cypress, Geranium and Sage, a base of Vetiver, Leather and Musk. The Jewel of Ocean has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Ginger and Lemon, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Pineapple, Geranium and Sage, a base of Ambergris, Vetiver, Incense and Cedar.