Fragrance comparison

Killer Royal Chariot’s Instinct vs Black Potion

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

1 wins

Killer Royal Chariot’s Instinct

The Dua Brand

5.001 votes

Rank #45,261 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

70%scent match

Closely related

Black Potion

Aurora Scents

3.754 votes

Rank #51,438 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Killer Royal Chariot’s Instinct takes 1 of 1 categories.

Killer Royal Chariot’s Instinct
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.
Black Potion
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Killer Royal Chariot’s Instinct1/1

Black Potion0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Killer Royal Chariot’s Instinct

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Killer Royal Chariot’s InstinctThe Dua Brand

Black PotionAurora Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 20%Had 3%Want 77%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value44

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

citrus61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

patchouli77%

fresh spicy69%

vanilla61%

Scent match70%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Fruity NotesGuaiac WoodSandalwoodPatchouliBergamotLavenderGeraniumCardamomVanillaJasmineWhiskeyViolet

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotApplePeruvian PepperLavenderMandarin

Heart

CardamomGeraniumVioletJasmine

Base

PatchouliVanillaSandalwoodGuaiac WoodAmber

InformationalShared notesGuaiac Wood, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Killer Royal Chariot’s Instinct, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day39

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 36%Party 31%Casual 21%Work 12%

Men60

Unisex20

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,261

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#51,438

PerfumerMiroslav Petkov

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerKiller Royal Chariot’s InstinctHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Killer Royal Chariot’s Instinct by The Dua Brand is a dense, potent mashup that fuses crisp orchard fruit with warm pub warmth. The first spray greets you with tart green apple, spicy cardamom, and juicy bergamot before quickly revealing a heavy pour of malt whiskey and roasted coffee. As it settles onto skin, creamy …

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Black Potion by Aurora Scents delivers a robust, woody-spicy profile centered on warm cardamom, patchouli, and sandalwood. It suits men who prefer a dark, resinous scent for evening wear during the cooler months. This composition balances spicy pepper with creamy vanilla, creating an assertive aura that anchors well o…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Killer Royal Chariot’s Instinct or Black Potion?

Killer Royal Chariot’s Instinct takes 1 of 1 categories. Killer Royal Chariot’s Instinct is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Black Potion is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Killer Royal Chariot’s Instinct for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Choose Black Potion for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Do Killer Royal Chariot’s Instinct and Black Potion smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Bergamot.

Is Killer Royal Chariot’s Instinct or Black Potion better for summer or winter?

Killer Royal Chariot’s Instinct suits evening wear; Black Potion suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Killer Royal Chariot’s Instinct and Black Potion?

Killer Royal Chariot’s Instinct features Fruity Notes, Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Bergamot. Black Potion has top notes of Bergamot, Apple, Peruvian Pepper and Lavender, heart notes of Cardamom, Geranium, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Guaiac Wood.