Fragrance comparison

Jest vs Mawj Appletini

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 565 ratings analysed

Jest

Andrea Maack

3.98142 votes

Rank #9,571 VanillaSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

5 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 5 of 7 categories.

Jest
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter.
Mawj Appletini
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Jest1/7

Mawj Appletini5/7

Ratings & consensus: Mawj Appletini
Community sentiment: Mawj Appletini
Longevity: Jest
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Mawj Appletini
Versatility: Mawj Appletini
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mawj Appletini

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JestAndrea Maack

Mawj AppletiniPARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 22%Had 4%Want 74%

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

44%Love

26%Like

17%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

142 votes

48%Love

30%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

4%Hate

423 votes

Category winnerMawj AppletiniMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityJest

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value80

Category winnerMawj AppletiniBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

sweet92%

rum84%

warm spicy77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

fresh77%

green69%

vanilla61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both fruity, vanilla and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PlumAppleCardamom

Heart

RumChocolateHeliotrope

Base

VanillaAmbroxanMusk

Top30 to 45 minutes

CardamomBergamot

Heart3 to 4 hours

AppleBrandyVanillaRumPineappleMoss

Base4 to 6 hours

CedarAmbroxan

InformationalShared notesApple, Cardamom, Rum and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Mawj Appletini, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring26

Summer22

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer88

Fall91

Winter59

Day100

Night70

Category winnerMawj AppletiniMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex55

Women37

Men50

Unisex45

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,571

PerfumerJulien Rasquinet

Launched—

Reviews26

Overall rank#4,756

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews60

Category winnerMawj AppletiniHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Andrea Maack Jest opens with a burst of dark plum, crisp apple, and warm cardamom. This fragrance transitions into a heart of rich chocolate and rum, settling into a cozy base of sweet vanilla, ambroxan, and musk. It offers a warm, cozy feel that makes it an excellent choice for chilly autumn evenings.

Reviews →

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, Jest or Mawj Appletini?

Mawj Appletini takes 5 of 7 categories. Jest is rated 3.98/5 from 142 votes; Mawj Appletini is rated 4.12/5 from 423 votes. Choose Jest for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter. Choose Mawj Appletini for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Jest or Mawj Appletini?

Jest lasts longest (Jest 73/100, Mawj Appletini 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jest or Mawj Appletini?

Projection is very close: Jest 57/100, Mawj Appletini 57/100 for sillage.

Do Jest and Mawj Appletini smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, vanilla and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Apple, Cardamom, Rum and Vanilla.

Is Jest or Mawj Appletini better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Jest and Mawj Appletini?

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