Fragrance comparison

Apple Brandy on the Rocks vs Vivo

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 5,123 ratings analysed

5 wins

Apple Brandy on the Rocks

By Kilian

4.045,036 votes

Rank #1,106 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Vivo

Cerruti

3.7187 votes

Rank #15,228 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Apple Brandy on the Rocks takes 5 of 7 categories.

Apple Brandy on the Rocks
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Vivo
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Apple Brandy on the Rocks5/7

Vivo2/7

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

VivoCerruti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 5,036 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

3.71/ 5 · 87 votes

Have 33%Had 5%Want 62%

Category winnerApple Brandy on the RocksRating 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

29%Love

39%Like

15%Ok

9%Dislike

8%Hate

87 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityApple Brandy on the Rocks

SillageApple Brandy on the Rocks

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value50

Category winnerVivoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

fresh77%

rum69%

sweet61%

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

fresh84%

musky77%

fruity69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both fruity, fresh 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

Top15-30 mins

GingerAppleCardamomPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

RumSesameMarigold

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbroxanHaitian VetiverSaffron

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Apple, Rum and Ambroxan. Durations are only published for Vivo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring86

Summer35

Fall100

Winter72

Day100

Night53

Category winnerVivoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men28

Unisex58

Women14

Men74

Unisex17

Women9

Casual 38%Work 28%Date 19%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,106

PerfumerSidonie Lancesseur

Launched—

Reviews397

Overall rank#15,228

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews29

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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Vivo by Cerruti opens with a bright flash of crisp green apple and grated ginger. The spicy punch hits immediately. Pink pepper and crushed cardamom give the initial alcohol lift a sharp, invigorating crackle that quickly transitions into something much warmer. Within twenty minutes, a distinct sweet rum and toasted s…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Apple Brandy on the Rocks or Vivo?

Apple Brandy on the Rocks takes 5 of 7 categories. Apple Brandy on the Rocks is rated 4.04/5 from 5,036 votes; Vivo is rated 3.71/5 from 87 votes. Choose Apple Brandy on the Rocks for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Vivo for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Apple Brandy on the Rocks or Vivo?

Apple Brandy on the Rocks lasts longest (Apple Brandy on the Rocks 68/100, Vivo 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Apple Brandy on the Rocks or Vivo?

Apple Brandy on the Rocks projects furthest (Apple Brandy on the Rocks 57/100, Vivo 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Apple Brandy on the Rocks and Vivo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, fresh and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Apple, Rum and Ambroxan.

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

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

What are the notes in Apple Brandy on the Rocks and Vivo?

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. Vivo has top notes of Ginger, Apple, Cardamom and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Rum, Sesame and Marigold, a base of Ambroxan, Haitian Vetiver and Saffron.