Fragrance comparison

Killer Queen vs Oud Noir

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,918 ratings analysed

Killer Queen

Katy Perry

3.803,609 votes

Rank #29,719 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Oud Noir

Ted Lapidus

4.10309 votes

Rank #3,500 LeatherSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Noir takes 6 of 7 categories.

Killer Queen
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.
Oud Noir
Choose it for a leather and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Killer Queen1/7

Oud Noir6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Killer QueenKaty Perry

Oud NoirTed Lapidus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 3,609 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

4.10/ 5 · 309 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerOud NoirRating 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

39%Love

44%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

309 votes

Category winnerOud NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityOud Noir

SillageOud Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value75

Category winnerKiller QueenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

patchouli77%

floral69%

lactonic61%

leather100%

smoky92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

amber69%

oud61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both woody

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

IncenseSaffronCoffeeNutmegCinnamon

Heart

LeatherBirchPlumPralineJasmine Sambac

Base

Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodCedarAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesPlum, Jasmine Sambac and Praline. 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–

Spring26

Summer13

Fall93

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Category winnerOud NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex7

Women92

Men60

Unisex35

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,719

PerfumerLaurent Le Guernec

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,500

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews49

Category winnerOud NoirHigher 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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Ted Lapidus Oud Noir is a heavy winter fragrance that targets enthusiasts of dark, resinous woody blends. It centers on dry leather, smoldering incense, and a sweet plum note, offering a rich, warm wear during cold nights. The scent targets those looking for an affordable entry into smoky, oud-adjacent profiles.

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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 Oud Noir?

Oud Noir takes 6 of 7 categories. Killer Queen is rated 3.80/5 from 3,609 votes; Oud Noir is rated 4.10/5 from 309 votes. Choose Killer Queen for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter. Choose Oud Noir for a leather and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Killer Queen or Oud Noir?

Oud Noir lasts longest (Oud Noir 68/100, Killer Queen 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Killer Queen or Oud Noir?

Oud Noir projects furthest (Oud Noir 61/100, Killer Queen 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Killer Queen and Oud Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Plum, Jasmine Sambac and Praline.

Is Killer Queen or Oud Noir better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Killer Queen and Oud Noir?

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. Oud Noir has top notes of Incense, Saffron, Coffee and Nutmeg, heart notes of Leather, Birch, Plum and Praline, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Cedar and Amber.