Apple Brandy on the Rocks Eau de Parfum bottle Apple Brandy on the Rocks
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2021 Year 2018
££ Price Tier ££
Derviche Eau de Parfum bottle Derviche
Our Verdict

Apple Brandy on the Rocks and Derviche share sweet, woody, and ambery qualities, but diverge significantly in their overall profile. Apple Brandy offers a crisp, boozy apple balanced with creamy woods - a crowd-pleasing, sophisticated scent. Derviche, in contrast, is a bold blend of syrupy tobacco-vanilla with challenging indolic and animalic notes. The Kilian is more versatile and mass-appealing, while Rogue Perfumery's creation is for those seeking a daring, unconventional experience. If you prefer fresh and inviting, go with Apple Brandy. For a challenging, animalic experience, choose Derviche.

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Which Should You Buy?

Choose Apple Brandy on the Rocks if...
  • You favor a crisp, boozy apple note.
  • You want a more versatile, crowd-pleasing scent.
  • Sophistication and approachability are your style.
  • You prefer a sweeter, less animalic profile.
Choose Derviche if...
  • You love daring, unconventional fragrances.
  • Animalic and indolic notes intrigue you.
  • You want a unique, challenging experience.
  • You are looking for a syrupy tobacco-vanilla bomb.
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 - Derviche
Derviche is a polarising beast, a true love-it-or-hate-it scent. Expect a battle between syrupy tobacco-vanilla and challenging indolic, civet-heavy notes. Definitely not a blind buy.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 16% 6%
Floral 2% 11%
Fruity 12% 1%
Green 6% 1%
Sweet 18% 23%
Warm 20% 21%
Woody 20% 11%
Earthy 8% 13%
Animalic 4% 30%
Fresh 27% 5%

Mood

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

Notes

Accords

Apple Brandy on the Rocks Derviche
100%
Fruity
Musky
100%
Tobacco
88%
85%
Woody
56%
30%
Amber
80%
Animalic
80%
Powdery
78%
Vanilla
74%
50%
Sweet
70%
Leather
65%
60%
Fresh
60%
Rum
35%
Green
100%
100%
88%
Woody shared
85%
56%
Amber shared
30%
80%
80%
78%
74%
Sweet shared
50%
70%
65%
60%
Rum
60%
35%

Performance

Apple Brandy on the Rocks Derviche
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

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.

Derviche

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong sillage and challenging animalic opening, this is best reserved for intimate dates or formal evening events. Its intensity makes it unsuitable for the office or casual daytime wear where it might overpower.

Where to buy

Apple Brandy on the Rocks
Derviche
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