Dupe Pair
98%
Very Similar
Apple Brandy on the Rocks Eau de Parfum bottle Apple Brandy on the Rocks
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2021 Year 2024
££ Price Tier ££
Mawj Appletini Eau de Parfum bottle Mawj Appletini
Our Verdict

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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Which Should You Buy?

Choose Apple Brandy on the Rocks if...
  • 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.
Choose Mawj Appletini if...
  • 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.
Our Verdict - Apple Brandy on the Rocks
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.
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Our Verdict - Mawj Appletini
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.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 16% 15%
Floral 2% 2%
Fruity 12% 13%
Green 6% 7%
Sweet 18% 18%
Warm 20% 20%
Woody 20% 21%
Earthy 8% 7%
Animalic 4% 4%
Fresh 27% 27%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Apple Brandy on the Rocks EdP
Mawj Appletini EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cardamom 53% vs 56%
Bergamot 46% vs 43%
Shared Notes
Rum 18% vs 15%
Apple 18% vs 24%
Brandy 17% vs 18%
Pineapple 16% vs 13%
Vanilla 14% vs 15%
Oakmoss 13% vs 12%
Shared Notes
Cedar 50% vs 51%
Ambroxan 49% vs 48%

Accords

Apple Brandy on the Rocks Mawj Appletini
100%
Fruity
100%
85%
Woody
85%
75%
Warm Spicy
79%
60%
Fresh
69%
60%
Rum
52%
35%
Green
58%
Vanilla
57%
50%
Sweet
55%
Aromatic
52%
30%
Amber
48%
Fruity shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
85%
85%
Warm Spicy shared
75%
79%
Fresh shared
60%
69%
Rum shared
60%
52%
Green shared
35%
58%
57%
Sweet shared
50%
55%
52%
Amber shared
30%
48%

Performance

Apple Brandy on the Rocks Mawj Appletini
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Apple Brandy on the Rocks

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

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.

Mawj Appletini

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

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

Overall
98%
Olfactory
100%
Notes
100%
Accord
92%
Key Similarities

Both share Fruity, Woody, Warm Spicy accords and Ambroxan, Cedar notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Apple Brandy on the Rocks
Mawj Appletini
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