Fragrances inspired by Killer Queen Eau de Parfum
The original
Killer Queen
Katy Perry
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Shares 7 of its 8 notes, including Jasmine, Frangipani, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds berries, drops celosia and red fruits
What they share
Shares 3 of its 9 notes, including Jasmine, Patchouli, Red Fruits
The main difference
Adds amber and apricot, drops bergamot and cashmeran
What they share
Shares 5 of its 27 notes, including Jasmine, Bergamot, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds amber and apricot, drops cashmeran and celosia
What they share
Shares 2 of its 9 notes, including Patchouli, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds bergamot and cashmeran, drops almond and iris
What they share
Shares 4 of its 28 notes, including Jasmine, Bergamot, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds ambergris and basil, drops cashmeran and celosia
What they share
Shares 2 of its 12 notes, including Jasmine, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds apple and blackcurrant, drops bergamot and cashmeran
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Katy Perry. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.