Fragrance comparison

Brŭlant By Daniel Rene vs Mulled Cider

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 263 ratings analysed

5 wins

Brŭlant By Daniel Rene

Ainash Parfums

4.0454 votes

Rank #6,230 Warm SpicySweet

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52%scent match

Some overlap

Mulled Cider

Demeter Fragrance

4.11209 votes

Rank #13,339 Warm SpicySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Brŭlant By Daniel Rene takes 5 of 7 categories.

Brŭlant By Daniel Rene
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Mulled Cider
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Brŭlant By Daniel Rene5/7

Mulled Cider2/7

Ratings & consensus: Mulled Cider
Community sentiment: Mulled Cider
Longevity: Brŭlant By Daniel Rene
Sillage & projection: Brŭlant By Daniel Rene
Value for money: Brŭlant By Daniel Rene
Versatility: Brŭlant By Daniel Rene
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Brŭlant By Daniel Rene

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Brŭlant By Daniel ReneAinash Parfums

Mulled CiderDemeter Fragrance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 42%Had 3%Want 55%

4.11/ 5 · 209 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerMulled CiderRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

22%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

9%Hate

54 votes

37%Love

46%Like

7%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

209 votes

Category winnerMulled CiderMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityBrŭlant By Daniel Rene

SillageBrŭlant By Daniel Rene

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value62

Category winnerBrŭlant By Daniel ReneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

sweet92%

soft spicy84%

cinnamon77%

coffee69%

cacao61%

warm spicy100%

sweet83%

cinnamon65%

fruity48%

vanilla30%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both warm spicy, sweet and cinnamon

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CinnamonRed Apple

Heart

Black LicoriceCoffeeCocoa

Base

CaramelVanilla AbsoluteVetiver

Notes

CinnamonRed AppleSpicesSugar

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCinnamon and Red Apple. Durations are only published for Mulled Cider, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring44

Summer37

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring5

Summer6

Fall100

Winter76

Day100

Night86

Category winnerBrŭlant By Daniel ReneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex80

Women18

Men0

Unisex57

Women43

Casual 44%Date 25%Work 19%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,230

PerfumerDaniel René

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#13,339

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerBrŭlant By Daniel ReneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Brulant opens with a striking mix of red apple, cinnamon, and black licorice, then warms into coffee, cocoa, caramel, and vanilla. It smells rich and spicy rather than sugary. This is a distinctive unisex scent for cooler weather, especially if you enjoy bold gourmand woods with an anisic twist. Sample first if licor…

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Demeter Fragrance Mulled Cider captures the comforting scent of a steaming mug on a crisp October afternoon. The opening rushes in with tart red apple and sweet granulated sugar. It feels juicy rather than synthetic. Within minutes, ground cinnamon and warm spices step forward to balance the bright fruit. The blend sm…

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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, Brŭlant By Daniel Rene or Mulled Cider?

Brŭlant By Daniel Rene takes 5 of 7 categories. Brŭlant By Daniel Rene is rated 4.04/5 from 54 votes; Mulled Cider is rated 4.11/5 from 209 votes. Choose Brŭlant By Daniel Rene for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Mulled Cider for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Brŭlant By Daniel Rene or Mulled Cider?

Brŭlant By Daniel Rene lasts longest (Brŭlant By Daniel Rene 82/100, Mulled Cider 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Brŭlant By Daniel Rene or Mulled Cider?

Brŭlant By Daniel Rene projects furthest (Brŭlant By Daniel Rene 77/100, Mulled Cider 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Brŭlant By Daniel Rene and Mulled Cider smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, sweet and cinnamon accords. Common notes include Cinnamon and Red Apple.

Is Brŭlant By Daniel Rene or Mulled Cider better for summer or winter?

For summer, Brŭlant By Daniel Rene is the stronger pick. For winter, Brŭlant By Daniel Rene is the stronger pick. Brŭlant By Daniel Rene suits daytime wear; Mulled Cider suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Brŭlant By Daniel Rene and Mulled Cider?

Brŭlant By Daniel Rene has top notes of Cinnamon and Red Apple, heart notes of Black Licorice, Coffee and Cocoa, a base of Caramel, Vanilla Absolute and Vetiver. Mulled Cider features Cinnamon, Red Apple, Spices and Sugar.