Fragrance comparison

The Lover vs Appletini

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

The Lover

Olfabrand

4.001 votes

Rank #58,675 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Appletini

Mayrit

4.676 votes

Rank #34,635 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Appletini takes 4 of 4 categories.

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

The Lover0/4

Appletini4/4

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

The LoverOlfabrand

AppletiniMayrit

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

4.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 52%Had 0%Want 48%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityAppletini

SillageAppletini

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value70

Category winnerAppletiniBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

amber84%

iris77%

aromatic69%

leather61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

amber77%

fruity69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, amber and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronelemiRaspberry

Heart

CedarOrrisLeather

Base

AmberVanillaMusk

Top

BergamotAppleClary SageRaspberryOrange

Heart

LavenderJasmineOrrisSaffronCedar

Base

AmberSandalwoodPatchouliVetiverLeatherLabdanum

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Raspberry, Cedar and Orris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring75

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men29

Unisex71

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,675

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#34,635

PerfumerPhilippine Courtière

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAppletiniHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Olfabrand The Lover starts with a bright, slightly medicinal splash of elemi resin. This resinous greeting quickly shifts as saffron and a fruity pop of raspberry join the mix. It is dry and warm rather than sweet. As the fragrance settles, the mid notes take over on your skin. A soft, cosmetic orris root mixes with …

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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…

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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, The Lover or Appletini?

Appletini takes 4 of 4 categories. The Lover is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Appletini is rated 4.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose The Lover for a powdery and woody character. Choose Appletini for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Lover or Appletini?

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

Which projects more, The Lover or Appletini?

Appletini projects furthest (Appletini 71/100, The Lover 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Lover and Appletini smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Saffron, Raspberry, Cedar and Orris.

Is The Lover or Appletini better for summer or winter?

Appletini suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Lover and Appletini?

The Lover has top notes of Saffron, elemi and Raspberry, heart notes of Cedar, Orris and Leather, a base of Amber, Vanilla and Musk. 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.