Fragrance comparison

Mulled Cider vs Sugar Addict

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 1,049 ratings analysed

4 wins

Mulled Cider

Demeter Fragrance

4.11209 votes

Rank #13,339 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Sugar Addict

BORNTOSTANDOUT®

3.85840 votes

Rank #2,558 VanillaSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mulled Cider takes 4 of 7 categories.

Mulled Cider
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Sugar Addict
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Mulled Cider4/7

Sugar Addict3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mulled CiderDemeter Fragrance

Sugar AddictBORNTOSTANDOUT®

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 209 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.85/ 5 · 840 votes

Have 24%Had 6%Want 70%

Category winnerMulled CiderRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

46%Like

7%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

209 votes

39%Love

30%Like

18%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

616 votes

Category winnerMulled CiderMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevitySugar Addict

SillageSugar Addict

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price value49

Category winnerMulled CiderBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

sweet83%

cinnamon65%

fruity48%

vanilla30%

vanilla100%

sweet88%

warm spicy77%

amber65%

cinnamon53%

rum42%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both warm spicy, sweet and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CinnamonRed AppleSpicesSugar

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

SugarRumVanilla AbsoluteTonkaCinnamonCashmere WoodCacaoLabdanumCoffee

No top / heart / base split published

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring5

Summer6

Fall100

Winter76

Day100

Night86

Spring35

Summer17

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMulled CiderMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex57

Women43

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

Men6

Unisex50

Women45

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,339

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#2,558

PerfumerAnne-Sophie Behaghel

Launched—

Reviews86

Category winnerSugar AddictHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

Reviews →

Sugar Addict is a dense, dessert-leaning gourmand built around vanilla, sugar, rum and cinnamon, with cocoa, coffee and labdanum adding darker warmth. It usually reads rich, sweet and spicy rather than airy, and the woody base keeps it from feeling like pure candy. Best for cool weather, evenings, and anyone who enjoy…

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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, Mulled Cider or Sugar Addict?

Mulled Cider takes 4 of 7 categories. Mulled Cider is rated 4.11/5 from 209 votes; Sugar Addict is rated 3.85/5 from 840 votes. Choose Mulled Cider for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Sugar Addict for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Mulled Cider or Sugar Addict?

Sugar Addict lasts longest (Sugar Addict 78/100, Mulled Cider 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mulled Cider or Sugar Addict?

Sugar Addict projects furthest (Sugar Addict 68/100, Mulled Cider 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mulled Cider and Sugar Addict smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Cinnamon and Sugar.

Is Mulled Cider or Sugar Addict better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sugar Addict is the stronger pick. For winter, Sugar Addict is the stronger pick. Mulled Cider suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.