Fragrance comparison

Apple Brandy on the Rocks vs Mawj Appletini

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 5,459 ratings analysed

Apple Brandy on the Rocks

By Kilian

4.045,036 votes

Rank #1,148 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

87%scent match

Very similar

3 wins

Mawj Appletini

PARIS CORNER

4.12423 votes

Rank #4,756 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mawj Appletini takes 3 of 7 categories.

Apple Brandy on the Rocks
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Mawj Appletini
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Apple Brandy on the Rocks2/7

Mawj Appletini3/7

Ratings & consensus: Mawj Appletini
Community sentiment: Apple Brandy on the Rocks
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Mawj Appletini
Versatility: Mawj Appletini
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

Mawj AppletiniPARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 5,036 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

4.12/ 5 · 423 votes

Have 42%Had 6%Want 52%

Category winnerMawj AppletiniRating 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

48%Love

30%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

4%Hate

423 votes

Category winnerApple Brandy on the RocksMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value80

Category winnerMawj AppletiniBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

fresh77%

rum69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

fresh77%

green69%

vanilla61%

Scent match87%Very similar · both fruity, woody and warm spicy

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

Heart3 to 4 hours

AppleBrandyVanillaRumPineappleMoss

Base4 to 6 hours

CedarAmbroxan

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Bergamot, Apple and Rum. Durations are only published for Mawj Appletini, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer88

Fall91

Winter59

Day100

Night70

Category winnerMawj AppletiniMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men28

Unisex58

Women14

Men50

Unisex45

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,148

PerfumerSidonie Lancesseur

Launched—

Reviews397

Overall rank#4,756

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews60

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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Mawj Appletini by PARIS CORNER is a vibrant unisex fragrance built around crisp fruit and boozy warmth. The opening delivers a splash of tart bergamot alongside spicy cardamom, producing a bright, invigorating introduction. Soon after, the scent shifts into its centerpiece: a sweet cocktail blend of juicy apple, tropi…

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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 Mawj Appletini?

Mawj Appletini takes 3 of 7 categories. Apple Brandy on the Rocks is rated 4.04/5 from 5,036 votes; Mawj Appletini is rated 4.12/5 from 423 votes. Choose Apple Brandy on the Rocks for a fruity and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Mawj Appletini for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Apple Brandy on the Rocks or Mawj Appletini?

They last about the same: Apple Brandy on the Rocks 68/100, Mawj Appletini 68/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Apple Brandy on the Rocks or Mawj Appletini?

Projection is very close: Apple Brandy on the Rocks 57/100, Mawj Appletini 57/100 for sillage.

Do Apple Brandy on the Rocks and Mawj Appletini smell similar?

Very similar: a 87% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Bergamot, Apple and Rum.

Is Apple Brandy on the Rocks or Mawj Appletini better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mawj Appletini is the stronger pick. For winter, Apple Brandy on the Rocks is the stronger pick. Mawj Appletini suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Apple Brandy on the Rocks and Mawj Appletini?

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. Mawj Appletini has top notes of Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Apple, Brandy, Vanilla and Rum, a base of Cedar and Ambroxan.