Killer Queen vs Killer Queen Oh So Sheer
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
67%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Killer Queen takes 4 of 7 categories.
Killer QueenChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in winter.
Killer Queen Oh So SheerChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Killer Queen4/7
Killer Queen Oh So Sheer3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Killer Queen Oh So Sheer
- Community sentiment
- Killer Queen Oh So Sheer
- Longevity
- Killer Queen
- Sillage & projection
- Killer Queen Oh So Sheer
- Value for money
- Killer Queen
- Versatility
- Killer Queen
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Killer Queen
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Killer QueenKaty PerryKiller Queen Oh So SheerKaty PerryWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.80/ 5 · 3,609 votes
Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%
3.97/ 5 · 439 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
Category winnerKiller Queen Oh So SheerRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate28%Love
45%Like
6%Ok
19%Dislike
1%Hate
3,609 votes
30%Love
51%Like
5%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
439 votes
Category winnerKiller Queen Oh So SheerMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityKiller Queen
SillageKiller Queen Oh So Sheer
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerKiller QueenBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
sweet92%
woody84%
patchouli77%
floral69%
lactonic61%
fruity100%
sweet83%
woody65%
floral48%
caramel30%
Scent match67%Closely related · both fruity, sweet and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Forest FruitsPlumBergamot
Heart
FrangipaniJasmine SambacCelosia
Base
PralinePatchouliCashmeran
Top
Forest FruitsmulberryPlumBlack Currant
Heart
FrangipaniFreesiaCelosiaJasmine
Base
CaramelPralinePatchouliCashmere Wood
InformationalShared notesForest Fruits, Plum, Frangipani and Celosia. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring40
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter20
Day–
Night–
Category winnerKiller QueenMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#29,719
PerfumerLaurent Le Guernec
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#29,937
PerfumerLaurent Le Guernec
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerKiller QueenHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotKaty 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,…
Reviews →Katy Perry Killer Queen Oh So Sheer arrives as a breezy alternative to the dark, heavy original. The opening pops with juicy forest fruits and sweet dark plum, offering an immediate burst of berry sweetness that feels bright and playful. As the fragrance settles on skin, a soft floral heart of frangipani and freesia a…
Reviews →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 Killer Queen Oh So Sheer?
Killer Queen takes 4 of 7 categories. Killer Queen is rated 3.80/5 from 3,609 votes; Killer Queen Oh So Sheer is rated 3.97/5 from 439 votes. Choose Killer Queen for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in winter. Choose Killer Queen Oh So Sheer for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Killer Queen or Killer Queen Oh So Sheer?
They last about the same: Killer Queen 57/100, Killer Queen Oh So Sheer 56/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Killer Queen or Killer Queen Oh So Sheer?
Projection is very close: Killer Queen Oh So Sheer 53/100, Killer Queen 52/100 for sillage.
Do Killer Queen and Killer Queen Oh So Sheer smell similar?
Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Forest Fruits, Plum, Frangipani and Celosia.
Is Killer Queen or Killer Queen Oh So Sheer better for summer or winter?
For summer, Killer Queen is the stronger pick. For winter, Killer Queen is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Killer Queen and Killer Queen Oh So Sheer?
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. Killer Queen Oh So Sheer has top notes of Forest Fruits, mulberry, Plum and Black Currant, heart notes of Frangipani, Freesia, Celosia and Jasmine, a base of Caramel, Praline, Patchouli and Cashmere Wood.
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