Is Perfume Parlour Sliced Apple II a dupe of Kilian Apple Brandy on the Rocks?

Sliced Apple II EDP

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Apple Brandy on the Rocks Eau de Parfum bottle Apple Brandy on the Rocks EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2021 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Sliced Apple II Eau de Parfum bottle Sliced Apple II EDP
$192.55+ tax from
1.7 fl oz (50 ml) at Amazon US
Best value $97.17/fl oz (3.4 fl oz (100 ml))
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Where they differ

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Apple Brandy on the Rocks EDP
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 - Sliced Apple II EDP
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.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Apple Brandy on the Rocks EDP A Sliced Apple II EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Apple Brandy on the Rocks EDP
Sliced Apple II EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cardamom Cardamom 53% vs 46%
Cedar Cedar 50% vs 53%
Ambroxan Ambroxan 49% vs 46%
Bergamot Bergamot 46% vs 53%
Apple Apple 18% vs 18%
Pineapple Pineapple 16% vs 22%
Vanilla Vanilla 14% vs 27%
Only in Apple Brandy on the Rocks
Rum Rum 19% Brandy Brandy 18% Oakmoss Oakmoss 14%
Only in Sliced Apple II
Moss Moss 31%
Shared Notes
Cardamom Cardamom 53% vs 46%
Bergamot Bergamot 46% vs 53%
Shared Notes
Apple Apple 18% vs 18%
Pineapple Pineapple 16% vs 22%
Vanilla Vanilla 14% vs 27%
Only in Apple Brandy on the Rocks
Rum Rum 19% Brandy Brandy 18% Oakmoss Oakmoss 14%
Only in Sliced Apple II
Moss Moss 31%
Shared Notes
Cedar Cedar 50% vs 53%
Ambroxan Ambroxan 49% vs 46%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Apple Brandy on the Rocks Sliced Apple II
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
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.

Sliced Apple II

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

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.

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Shares 7 of its 8 notes, including Ambroxan, Cedar, Vanilla

Key Differences

Adds moss, drops brandy and oakmoss

Where to buy

Apple Brandy on the Rocks EDP
Sliced Apple II EDP

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