Is Perfume Parlour Sliced Apple II a dupe of Kilian Apple Brandy on the Rocks?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Apple Brandy on the Rocks
- Sliced Apple II
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of By Kilian Apple Brandy On The Rocks - a fruity fragrance led by Bergamot, Cardamom, with woody depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Cardamom
53%
vs
46%
Cedar
50%
vs
53%
Ambroxan
49%
vs
46%
Bergamot
46%
vs
53%
Apple
18%
vs
18%
Pineapple
16%
vs
22%
Vanilla
14%
vs
27%
Moss
31%
Apple
18%
vs
18%
Pineapple
16%
vs
22%
Vanilla
14%
vs
27%
Moss
31%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Best in spring and summer - the fruity, woody profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.
Occasions
Keep it for casual and daily - the fruity accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.
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.
Shares 7 of its 8 notes, including Ambroxan, Cedar, Vanilla
Adds moss, drops brandy and oakmoss
Where to buy
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Sliced Apple II EDP
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