Fragrance comparison

Apple Brandy on the Rocks vs Desert Angel Pearl

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 7 Nov 2026 5,039 ratings analysed

3 wins

Apple Brandy on the Rocks

By Kilian

4.045,036 votes

Rank #1,146 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

91%scent match

Very similar

Desert Angel Pearl

Le Chameau

4.673 votes

Rank #56,932 Warm SpicyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Apple Brandy on the Rocks takes 3 of 4 categories.

Apple Brandy on the Rocks
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Desert Angel Pearl
Choose it for a warm spicy and fruity character. Wins on value for money.

Apple Brandy on the Rocks3/4

Desert Angel Pearl1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Apple Brandy on the Rocks
Sillage & projection: Apple Brandy on the Rocks
Value for money: Desert Angel Pearl
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Apple Brandy on the Rocks

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Apple Brandy on the RocksBy Kilian

Desert Angel PearlLe Chameau

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 5,036 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 21%Had 0%Want 79%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

33%Like

14%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

4,297 votes

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityApple Brandy on the Rocks

SillageApple Brandy on the Rocks

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value88

Category winnerDesert Angel PearlBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

fresh77%

rum69%

sweet61%

warm spicy100%

fruity92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

sweet69%

rum61%

Scent match91%Very similar · both fruity, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

CardamomBergamot

Heart

AppleRumBrandyPineappleVanillaMoss

Base

CedarAmbroxan

Top30 to 45 minutes

CardamomBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

RumVanillaPineappleBrandyAppleMoss

Base3 to 5 hours

AmbroxanCedar

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Bergamot, Apple and Rum. Durations are only published for Desert Angel Pearl, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men28

Unisex58

Women14

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,146

PerfumerSidonie Lancesseur

Launched—

Reviews397

Overall rank#56,932

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerApple Brandy on the RocksHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Apple Brandy on the Rocks opens with a sharp, juicy apple note balanced by a boozy rum and brandy accord. It is a modern, aromatic fragrance that feels best suited for crisp autumn evenings or nights out. The scent settles into a woody base of cedar and ambroxan, providing a clean yet sophisticated profile for those w…

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Desert Angel Pearl by Le Chameau is an oriental spicy fragrance that balances sweet boozy warmth with crisp fruit. The scent opens with a lively burst of aromatic bergamot and warm spicy cardamom, giving it an immediate bite before the richer layers take over. At the heart, sweet notes of crisp apple and tropical pine…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Apple Brandy on the Rocks or Desert Angel Pearl?

Apple Brandy on the Rocks takes 3 of 4 categories. Apple Brandy on the Rocks is rated 4.04/5 from 5,036 votes; Desert Angel Pearl is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Apple Brandy on the Rocks for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Desert Angel Pearl for a warm spicy and fruity character. Wins on value for money.

Which lasts longer, Apple Brandy on the Rocks or Desert Angel Pearl?

Apple Brandy on the Rocks lasts longest (Apple Brandy on the Rocks 68/100, Desert Angel Pearl 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Apple Brandy on the Rocks or Desert Angel Pearl?

Apple Brandy on the Rocks projects furthest (Apple Brandy on the Rocks 57/100, Desert Angel Pearl 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Apple Brandy on the Rocks and Desert Angel Pearl smell similar?

Very similar: a 91% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Bergamot, Apple and Rum.

Is Apple Brandy on the Rocks or Desert Angel Pearl better for summer or winter?

Desert Angel Pearl suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Apple Brandy on the Rocks and Desert Angel Pearl?

Apple Brandy on the Rocks has top notes of Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Apple, Rum, Brandy and Pineapple, a base of Cedar and Ambroxan. Desert Angel Pearl has top notes of Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Rum, Vanilla, Pineapple and Brandy, a base of Ambroxan and Cedar.