Fragrances inspired by Apple Brandy on the Rocks Eau de Parfum
The original
Apple Brandy on the Rocks
Kilian
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Apple Brandy on the Rocks
- Mawj Appletini
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Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
Despite their near-identical similarity score, Apple Brandy on the Rocks and Mawj Appletini differ significantly in their opening.
What they share
Every one of its 10 notes is in the original, including Ambroxan, Cedar, Vanilla
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Choose Mawj Appletini when
You enjoy a challenging and unique opening.
What they share
Shares 7 of its 8 notes, including Ambroxan, Cedar, Vanilla
The main difference
Adds moss, drops brandy and oakmoss
What they share
Shares 6 of its 8 notes, including Cedar, Vanilla, Brandy
The main difference
Adds labdanum and musk, drops ambroxan and oakmoss
What they share
Shares 5 of its 8 notes, including Vanilla, Brandy, Cardamom
The main difference
Adds amberwood and moss, drops ambroxan and cedar
What they share
Shares 4 of its 10 notes, including Vanilla, Apple, Brandy
The main difference
Adds ambroxan and bergamot, drops apple blossom and cinnamon
What they share
Shares 2 of its 4 notes, including Cedar, Vanilla
The main difference
Adds labdanum and oak, drops ambroxan and apple
Our verdict
Apple Brandy on the Rocks and Derviche share sweet, woody, and ambery qualities, but diverge significantly in their overall profile.
What they share
Shares 2 of its 11 notes, including Vanilla, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds civet and frankincense, drops ambroxan and apple
Choose Derviche when
You love daring, unconventional fragrances.
What they share
Shares 4 of its 20 notes, including Cedar, Vanilla, Cardamom
The main difference
Adds amber and benzoin, drops ambroxan and apple
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Kilian. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.