Fragrance comparison

Killer Royal Chariot’s Instinct vs Havana’s Royal Chariot

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 2 ratings analysed

Killer Royal Chariot’s Instinct

The Dua Brand

5.001 votes

Rank #45,261 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

74%scent match

Closely related

Havana’s Royal Chariot

The Dua Brand

5.001 votes

Rank #41,415 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Killer Royal Chariot’s Instinct
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration.
Havana’s Royal Chariot
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Killer Royal Chariot’s Instinct1/2

Havana’s Royal Chariot1/2

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): Killer Royal Chariot’s Instinct
Fragranxe ranking: Havana’s Royal Chariot

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Killer Royal Chariot’s InstinctThe Dua Brand

Havana’s Royal ChariotThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 75%Had 0%Want 25%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value100

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%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

citrus61%

Scent match74%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

Notes

Mandarin OrangeFrench labdanumGuaiac WoodWhite HoneySandalwoodPatchouliBergamotLavenderGeraniumCardamomVanillaJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerKiller Royal Chariot’s InstinctLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day39

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day47

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%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 35%Party 27%Casual 23%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,261

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#41,415

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerHavana’s Royal ChariotHigher 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 …

Reviews →

Havana’s Royal Chariot by The Dua Brand hits the air with crisp green apple, zesty bergamot, and a soothing wave of fresh lavender. As the opening brightness settles, the scent reveals a rich core of sweet white honey, smooth vanilla, and earthy cacao. Deep base notes of warm sandalwood, dry patchouli, and subtle toba…

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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 Havana’s Royal Chariot?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Killer Royal Chariot’s Instinct is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Havana’s Royal Chariot is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Killer Royal Chariot’s Instinct for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Choose Havana’s Royal Chariot for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Do Killer Royal Chariot’s Instinct and Havana’s Royal Chariot smell similar?

Closely related: a 74% 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 Havana’s Royal Chariot better for summer or winter?

Killer Royal Chariot’s Instinct suits evening wear; Havana’s Royal Chariot suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Killer Royal Chariot’s Instinct features Fruity Notes, Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Bergamot. Havana’s Royal Chariot features Mandarin Orange, French labdanum, Guaiac Wood, White Honey and Sandalwood.