Fragrance comparison

Killer Queen vs Fire Sapphire

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,655 ratings analysed

Killer Queen

Katy Perry

3.803,609 votes

Rank #29,719 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Fire Sapphire

Boadicea the Victorious

4.3046 votes

Rank #13,051 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fire Sapphire takes 6 of 7 categories.

Killer Queen
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.
Fire Sapphire
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Killer Queen1/7

Fire Sapphire6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Killer QueenKaty Perry

Fire SapphireBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 3,609 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

4.30/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 26%Had 7%Want 67%

Category winnerFire SapphireRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

45%Like

6%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

3,609 votes

61%Love

15%Like

20%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerFire SapphireMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityFire Sapphire

SillageFire Sapphire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value32

Category winnerKiller QueenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

patchouli77%

floral69%

lactonic61%

woody100%

powdery92%

patchouli84%

musky77%

floral69%

sweet61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, patchouli and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Forest FruitsPlumBergamot

Heart

FrangipaniJasmine SambacCelosia

Base

PralinePatchouliCashmeran

Top

BergamotPlumRoseYlang-Ylang

Heart

Jasmine SambacBulgarian RoseCashmeranHedione

Base

PatchouliPrecious WoodsVanillaMuskCrystal AmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesPlum, Bergamot, Jasmine Sambac and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring82

Summer55

Fall100

Winter77

Day88

Night100

Category winnerFire SapphireMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex7

Women92

Men29

Unisex56

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,719

PerfumerLaurent Le Guernec

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,051

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerFire SapphireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Katy Perry Killer Queen launches onto the skin with a loud, sweet burst of dark plum and wild forest fruits, backed by a clean splash of bergamot. It is a syrupy, dark-berried opening that feels dense but energetic, avoiding the ultra-clean fruitiness of typical pop star releases. As the initial wetness dries, a warm,…

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Fire Sapphire opens with a burst of dark plum, tart bergamot, and Bulgarian rose before settling into a warm, smoky core. As the top notes fade, cashmeran, jasmine sambac, and hedione create a velvety floral texture that feels soft rather than sharp. The base heavy dry-down brings out earthy patchouli, sandalwood, and…

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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 Queen or Fire Sapphire?

Fire Sapphire takes 6 of 7 categories. Killer Queen is rated 3.80/5 from 3,609 votes; Fire Sapphire is rated 4.30/5 from 46 votes. Choose Killer Queen for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter. Choose Fire Sapphire for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Killer Queen or Fire Sapphire?

Fire Sapphire lasts longest (Fire Sapphire 74/100, Killer Queen 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Killer Queen or Fire Sapphire?

Fire Sapphire projects furthest (Fire Sapphire 63/100, Killer Queen 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Killer Queen and Fire Sapphire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, patchouli and sweet accords. Common notes include Plum, Bergamot, Jasmine Sambac and Patchouli.

Is Killer Queen or Fire Sapphire better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fire Sapphire is the stronger pick. For winter, Killer Queen is the stronger pick. Fire Sapphire suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Killer Queen and Fire Sapphire?

Killer Queen has top notes of Forest Fruits, Plum and Bergamot, heart notes of Frangipani, Jasmine Sambac and Celosia, a base of Praline, Patchouli and Cashmeran. Fire Sapphire has top notes of Bergamot, Plum, Rose and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Bulgarian Rose, Cashmeran and Hedione, a base of Patchouli, Precious Woods, Vanilla and Musk.