Killer Queen vs Tuberose Overdose
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Tuberose Overdose takes 4 of 7 categories.
Killer QueenChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter.
Tuberose OverdoseChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Killer Queen2/7
Tuberose Overdose4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Tuberose Overdose
- Community sentiment
- Tuberose Overdose
- Longevity
- Tuberose Overdose
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Killer Queen
- Versatility
- Killer Queen
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Tuberose Overdose
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Killer QueenKaty PerryTuberose OverdoseBanana RepublicWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.80/ 5 · 3,609 votes
Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%
4.00/ 5 · 275 votes
Have 90%Had 10%Want 0%
Category winnerTuberose OverdoseRating 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
33%Love
46%Like
12%Ok
6%Dislike
3%Hate
275 votes
Category winnerTuberose OverdoseMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTuberose Overdose
SillageTie
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%
white floral100%
woody92%
floral84%
fruity77%
tuberose69%
fresh61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both fruity, woody and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Forest FruitsPlumBergamot
Heart
FrangipaniJasmine SambacCelosia
Base
PralinePatchouliCashmeran
Top
Black CurrantGreen AppleGinger
Heart
TuberosePeonyJasmine SambacTiare FlowerFrangipani
Base
AmbrocenidePrecious WoodsVanillaSandalowoodPraline
InformationalShared notesFrangipani, 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 seasonSpring40
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter36
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#6,568
PerfumerChristelle Laprade
Launched—
Reviews31
Category winnerTuberose OverdoseHigher 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 →Banana Republic Tuberose Overdose opens with a sharp burst of green apple and tart black currant, balanced by a warm touch of ginger. On skin, the fragrance quickly shifts from its crisp fruitiness into a heavy white floral heart dominated by tuberose, jasmine sambac, and tiare flower. A sweet base of praline and vani…
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 Tuberose Overdose?
Tuberose Overdose takes 4 of 7 categories. Killer Queen is rated 3.80/5 from 3,609 votes; Tuberose Overdose is rated 4.00/5 from 275 votes. Choose Killer Queen for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter. Choose Tuberose Overdose for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Killer Queen or Tuberose Overdose?
They last about the same: Tuberose Overdose 59/100, Killer Queen 57/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Killer Queen or Tuberose Overdose?
Projection is very close: Killer Queen 52/100, Tuberose Overdose 52/100 for sillage.
Do Killer Queen and Tuberose Overdose smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Frangipani, Jasmine Sambac and Praline.
Is Killer Queen or Tuberose Overdose 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 Tuberose Overdose?
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. Tuberose Overdose has top notes of Black Currant, Green Apple and Ginger, heart notes of Tuberose, Peony, Jasmine Sambac and Tiare Flower, a base of Ambrocenide, Precious Woods, Vanilla and Sandalowood.
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