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Appletini vs VIII Eight

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

Updated 7 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Appletini takes 4 of 4 categories.

  • Appletini

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • VIII Eight

    Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Appletini4/4
VIII Eight0/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Appletini
Sillage & projection
Appletini
Value for money
Appletini
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Appletini

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
AppletiniMayrit
VIII EightAzalea Parfums
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.67/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 52%Had 0%Want 48%
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
67%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage71
♥ Love / hate92
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityAppletini

SillageAppletini

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value70
¤ Price value50
Category winnerAppletiniBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
amber77%
fruity69%
warm spicy61%
amber100%
fresh spicy88%
herbal77%
woody65%
musky53%
powdery42%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
BergamotAppleClary SageRaspberryOrange
Heart
LavenderJasmineOrrisSaffronCedar
Base
AmberSandalwoodPatchouliVetiverLeatherLabdanum
Top
ArtemisiaStyraxBergamotLavenderCinnamonNutmegAppleGrapefruit
Heart
LabdanumGeraniumAgarwoodTobaccoOudLily-of-the-ValleyCashmeranJasmine
Base
BenzoinAmberLeatherGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Apple, Lavender and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring75
Summer50
Fall100
Winter75
Day100
Night80
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men29
Unisex71
Women0
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,390

PerfumerPhilippine Courtière

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#66,354

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAppletiniHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Appletini by Mayrit opens on a bright green apple effect, lifted by bergamot, orange and raspberry, then settles into aromatic herbs, soft florals and a warmer woody amber base. The single supplied review specifically praises its fresh green apple note, while the accord data points to a scent that is fruity at first b…

Reviews →

VIII Eight reads as a warm amber woody scent with a spicy, herbal opening and a darker, resinous core. Saffron, cardamom, lavender and citrus brighten the top before tobacco, oud, leather and vanilla settle in. It looks best suited to someone who enjoys textured, slightly old-school orientals with a dry woody base ra…

Reviews →
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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Appletini or VIII Eight?

Appletini takes 4 of 4 categories. Appletini is rated 4.67/5 from 6 votes; VIII Eight is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Appletini for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose VIII Eight for a amber and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Appletini or VIII Eight?

Appletini lasts longest (Appletini 72/100, VIII Eight 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Appletini or VIII Eight?

Appletini projects furthest (Appletini 71/100, VIII Eight 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Appletini and VIII Eight smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Apple, Lavender and Jasmine.

Is Appletini or VIII Eight better for summer or winter?

Appletini suits daytime wear; VIII Eight suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Appletini and VIII Eight?

Appletini has top notes of Bergamot, Apple, Clary Sage and Raspberry, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine, Orris and Saffron, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vetiver. VIII Eight has top notes of Artemisia, Styrax, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Labdanum, Geranium, Agarwood and Tobacco, a base of Benzoin, Amber, Leather and Guaiac Wood.

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