12
Notes
8
Accords
1
Perfumer
Apple Brandy
feminine
Created by Sidonie Lancesseur
Apple Brandy by By Kilian is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Apple Brandy was launched in 2013. The nose behind this fragrance is Sidonie Lancesseur. Top notes are Rum, Apple, Sugar and Plum; middle notes are Oak, Wood barrel and Smoke; base notes are Vanilla, Labdanum, Texas Cedar, Chinese Cedar and Ambroxan.
Best Season
88%
Win
31%
Spr
15%
Sum
100%
Fall
Day & Night
48%
Day
84%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
967 votes
4.34
Love it
54356%
Like it
28730%
OK
707%
Dislike
556%
Hate it
121%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 30 community opinions from Reddit
7
/ 10 community score
Apple Brandy On The Rocks impresses with its realistic apple opening and boozy character, positioning it as a worthwhile Kilian fragrance. However, the community consensus is tempered by significant concerns about weak longevity and a smoky drydown that doesn't work for everyone, making it a conditional recommendation rather than a universal hit.
Strengths
- Realistic and crisp apple opening
- Unique boozy, warm brandy cocktail character
- Strong performance compared to some luxury fragrances
- Good alternative to more expensive Kilian scents like Angels' Share
Weaknesses
- Poor longevity - apple note fades quickly, becomes skin scent within hours
- Smoky drydown can smell like stale smoke or body odor to some
- Less projection and staying power than expected for the price point
Best for
Cool weather and evening wearSpecial occasions and holidaysThose seeking unique gourmand fragrances
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
