Fragrance comparison

Killer Queen vs Lyra Joy

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,702 ratings analysed

5 wins

Killer Queen

Katy Perry

3.803,609 votes

Rank #29,719 FruitySweet

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44%scent match

Some overlap

Lyra Joy

Eudora

3.7393 votes

Rank #19,548 White FloralFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Killer Queen takes 5 of 7 categories.

Killer Queen
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Lyra Joy
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Killer Queen5/7

Lyra Joy2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Killer QueenKaty Perry

Lyra JoyEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 3,609 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

3.73/ 5 · 93 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerKiller QueenRating 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

25%Love

41%Like

20%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

93 votes

Category winnerKiller QueenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityKiller Queen

SillageKiller Queen

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value68

Category winnerKiller QueenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

patchouli77%

floral69%

lactonic61%

white floral100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

woody77%

lactonic69%

floral61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both fruity, woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Forest FruitsPlumBergamot

Heart

FrangipaniJasmine SambacCelosia

Base

PralinePatchouliCashmeran

Top15-30 mins

Pear Ice CreamBergamotPlumPink PepperMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Jasmine SambacGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyOsmanthusOrange Blossom

Base4-6 hrs

PatchouliBlack DiamondSandalwoodAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesPlum, Bergamot, Jasmine Sambac and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Lyra Joy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring86

Summer100

Fall0

Winter29

Day100

Night36

Category winnerLyra JoyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex7

Women92

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,719

PerfumerLaurent Le Guernec

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,548

PerfumerLeslie Gauthier

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerLyra JoyHigher 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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Eudora Lyra Joy opens with a playful splash of chilled pear ice cream, tart bergamot, and zesty mandarin orange. A light dusting of pink pepper provides a gentle kick before creamy white florals take center stage. Sweet gardenia, crisp lily-of-the-valley, and sunny jasmine sambac blend smoothly with velvety osmanthus …

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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 Lyra Joy?

Killer Queen takes 5 of 7 categories. Killer Queen is rated 3.80/5 from 3,609 votes; Lyra Joy is rated 3.73/5 from 93 votes. Choose Killer Queen for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Lyra Joy for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Killer Queen or Lyra Joy?

Killer Queen lasts longest (Killer Queen 57/100, Lyra Joy 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Killer Queen or Lyra Joy?

Killer Queen projects furthest (Killer Queen 52/100, Lyra Joy 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Killer Queen and Lyra Joy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Plum, Bergamot, Jasmine Sambac and Patchouli.

Is Killer Queen or Lyra Joy better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lyra Joy is the stronger pick. For winter, Killer Queen is the stronger pick. Lyra Joy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Killer Queen and Lyra Joy?

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. Lyra Joy has top notes of Pear Ice Cream, Bergamot, Plum and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Gardenia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Osmanthus, a base of Patchouli, Black Diamond, Sandalwood and Amber.