Forest FruitsOpens with
Jasmine SambacHeart
PralineDries down to
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Katy Perry · Sold as feminine
Killer Queen
The vibrant energy of an afternoon at a chic, modern bistro where fruit tarts mingle with the aroma of fresh flowers.
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The story behind the bottle.
Killer Queen by Katy Perry was launched in 2013, a fragrance that marries the playful sweetness of forest fruits with the warmth of patchouli and cashmeran. Laurent Le Guernec crafted this scent to be both gourmand and floral, creating an olfactory experience that oscillates between the freshness of bergamot and the richness of praline. The heart of jasmine sambac and frangipani adds a lush floral touch, while celosia brings a distinctive depth. Killer Queen is a composition that seamlessly blends fruity and woody notes to create a scent that feels both familiar and intriguing.
Apply Killer Queen in light layers to let each note develop gradually. The praline and forest fruits are most noticeable initially but give way to the richer base notes like patchouli and cashmeran over time. This fragrance works best for daytime, where its bright and warm character can shine.
Fig. 01 — Killer Queen, Katy Perry
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Laurent Le Guernec
The master of floral notesLaurent Le Guernec is a Paris-born perfumer, born in January 1967 and raised partly in Grasse, who studied chemistry at the University of Paris before training at ISIPCA.
Designer Katy Perry
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