Is Paris Corner Mawj Appletini a dupe of Kilian Apple Brandy on the Rocks?
Apple Brandy on the Rocks EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2021 | Year | 2024 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Mawj Appletini EDP
Despite their near-identical similarity score, Apple Brandy on the Rocks and Mawj Appletini differ significantly in their opening. Apple Brandy offers a smooth, sophisticated blend from the start, while Appletini begins with a challenging boozy blast that some find off-putting. However, Appletini evolves into a smoother, sweeter apple rum scent with time. The choice depends on your patience and risk tolerance: Apple Brandy provides immediate gratification, while Appletini demands perseverance for a potentially rewarding drydown at a lower price point.
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Apple Brandy on the Rocks
- Mawj Appletini
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
- You prefer a smoother, more refined opening.
- You want a fragrance that's immediately appealing.
- You appreciate a balanced blend of fruit and woods.
- You want a more mass-appealing fragrance.
- You enjoy a challenging and unique opening.
- You're looking for a budget-friendly alternative.
- You like a fragrance that transforms over time.
- You appreciate a sweeter, rum-forward drydown.
An intoxicating fusion of crisp apple, boozy brandy and creamy woods, Apple Brandy on the Rocks is sophisticated and memorable. Its warmth and freshness stand out for evenings and cool weather, balancing playful fruit with polished depth.
This one is a real Jekyll and Hyde, opening with a potent, sometimes 'rancid' or 'chemical' booziness that's a true love-it-or-hate-it. But the patient are rewarded, as 'maceration' transforms it into a smoother, sweeter apple rum delight. A divisive scent, but for many, a rewarding cheap thrill once it settles.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Cardamom
53%
vs
56%
Cedar
50%
vs
51%
Ambroxan
49%
vs
48%
Bergamot
46%
vs
43%
Apple
18%
vs
24%
Rum
18%
vs
15%
Brandy
17%
vs
18%
Pineapple
16%
vs
13%
Vanilla
14%
vs
15%
Oakmoss
13%
vs
12%
Apple
18%
vs
24%
Rum
18%
vs
15%
Brandy
17%
vs
18%
Pineapple
16%
vs
13%
Vanilla
14%
vs
15%
Oakmoss
13%
vs
12%
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Its boozy apple, brandy and warm spicy heart shine in crisp autumn air and cool evenings. The freshness and green facets keep it from feeling too heavy, but the woody warmth and richness make it ideal for fall and winter.
Occasions
Sillage and booziness make it more suited to social, date and evening settings than office or sporty wear. Its warmth, refinement and sophistication fit well for formal occasions or a night out.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
The strong, boozy opening and often synthetic apple accord make it less suitable for formal or office settings where subtlety is preferred. However, its playful, energetic character and decent longevity make it a great fit for casual outings and dates, particularly in cooler weather.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Every one of its 10 notes is in the original, including Ambroxan, Cedar, Vanilla
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
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