Les vs Apple Brandy on the Rocks
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
30%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Apple Brandy on the Rocks takes 5 of 7 categories.
LesChoose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Apple Brandy on the RocksChoose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Les2/7
Apple Brandy on the Rocks5/7
- 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
- Les
- Versatility
- Les
- 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
LesBoy SmellsApple Brandy on the RocksBy KilianWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.79/ 5 · 177 votes
Have 49%Had 10%Want 41%
4.04/ 5 · 5,036 votes
Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%
Category winnerApple Brandy on the RocksRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate29%Love
38%Like
20%Ok
10%Dislike
3%Hate
177 votes
45%Love
33%Like
14%Ok
6%Dislike
2%Hate
4,297 votes
Category winnerApple Brandy on the RocksMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityApple Brandy on the Rocks
SillageApple Brandy on the Rocks
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLesBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
fruity92%
citrus84%
amber77%
soft spicy69%
musky61%
fruity100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
fresh77%
rum69%
sweet61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PomeloPink PepperBergamotCardamom
Heart
OsmanthusPeonyJasmine
Base
AmbroxanMossVanillaCedar
Top
CardamomBergamot
Heart
AppleRumBrandyPineappleVanillaMoss
Base
CedarAmbroxan
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Ambroxan and Moss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer76
Fall30
Winter26
Day100
Night37
Spring81
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerLesMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#9,388
PerfumerClement Gavarry
Launched—
Reviews38
Overall rank#1,163
PerfumerSidonie Lancesseur
Launched—
Reviews397
Category winnerApple Brandy on the RocksHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLes by Boy Smells pairs tart pomelo and pink pepper with a heart of peony and osmanthus. Soft moss, cedar, and ambroxan build a musky foundation underneath the fruit. Built for warm spring days, it moves between bright citrus and a slightly salty skin scent. It suits anyone looking for a fresh floral with an edgy, syn…
Reviews →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…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Les or Apple Brandy on the Rocks?
Apple Brandy on the Rocks takes 5 of 7 categories. Les is rated 3.79/5 from 177 votes; Apple Brandy on the Rocks is rated 4.04/5 from 5,036 votes. Choose Les for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Apple Brandy on the Rocks for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Les or Apple Brandy on the Rocks?
Apple Brandy on the Rocks lasts longest (Apple Brandy on the Rocks 68/100, Les 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Les or Apple Brandy on the Rocks?
Apple Brandy on the Rocks projects furthest (Apple Brandy on the Rocks 57/100, Les 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Les and Apple Brandy on the Rocks smell similar?
Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Ambroxan and Moss.
Is Les or Apple Brandy on the Rocks better for summer or winter?
For summer, Les is the stronger pick. For winter, Apple Brandy on the Rocks is the stronger pick. Les suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Les and Apple Brandy on the Rocks?
Les has top notes of Pomelo, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Osmanthus, Peony and Jasmine, a base of Ambroxan, Moss, Vanilla and Cedar. 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.
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