The Liquors

Apple Brandy on the Rocks 2021

Apple Brandy on the Rocks by Kilian
Bottle Design:
Carré Basset
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7.9 / 10 570 Ratings
A popular perfume by Kilian for women and men, released in 2021. The scent is fruity-sweet. It is being marketed by Estēe Lauder Companies.
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Main accords

Fruity
Sweet
Woody
Spicy
Fresh

Fragrance Notes

AmbroxanAmbroxan AppleApple CardamomCardamom RumRum BergamotBergamot CedarwoodCedarwood MossMoss PineapplePineapple VanillaVanilla

Perfumer

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Ratings
Scent
7.9570 Ratings
Longevity
7.4493 Ratings
Sillage
7.1493 Ratings
Bottle
8.9508 Ratings
Value for money
6.2429 Ratings
Submitted by OPomone, last update on 07/19/2025.
Interesting Facts
The fragrance is part of the "The Liquors" collection.

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Reviews

24 in-depth fragrance descriptions
6
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9
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6
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7
Longevity
8.5
Scent
Moshikoko

84 Reviews
Moshikoko
Moshikoko
Very helpful Review 5  
Love/disappointment relationships
It all says it in the title and I'll explain,
Love: Amazing scent, suitable for all seasons, very versatile, day and night.
Disappointment: Poor performance, average longevity, SILLAGE is almost non-existent and most of the time the perfume stays close to the skin.

I have a bottle and I'm debating whether to sell it or keep it anyway...
What do you recommend for me?

Update 12.3.25: I sold the perfume after I felt that its performance did not satisfy me.

7/10.
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D6jo

17 Reviews
D6jo
D6jo
4  
An excellent boozy scent
This is an well crafted fragrance that i consider one of the best made by the brand.

The rum combined with the vanilla and pineapple gives this sweet,fresh boozy feeling to it. The scent really grows on you the longer you wear it.

The price for this is an little overpriced in my opinion but if you have the money for it this is definiently something you need to have in your collection if you like sweet fruity scents.
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8
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8
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7
Sillage
8
Longevity
9
Scent
Rasras

13 Reviews
Rasras
Rasras
3  
The better Angels Share!
Fruity fresh opening with a spicy peppery undertone and a blast of cardamom in the top - extremely refreshing while being dark and unique at the same time

As this is part of the liquors collection, this is also based on an alcoholic beverage: rum and it is noticable! Not overly alcoholic but more in the note of a dark wooden barell that had the boozy juice inside. Also I get a hint of smoke.
Super masculine, very dark and spicy

This scents is way less sweet than angels share. It has a woody vanilla with a very subtle sweetness - but this is not a sweet scent by any means

To me, this is the perfect bad boy scent. Boozy, peppery, a hint smokey and woody. Unapologetic and powerful
Definitely not a blind buy - get your nose on it before buying.

Performance is great - the freshness fades after the opening and then the boozy dark vibe stays for quite a long time
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10
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6
Scent
Telekinec

437 Reviews
Telekinec
Telekinec
4  
Cardamom flavored rum in a bottle
It's 20°C out here, the wind is picking up a bit. The sky is clear, sun is out, but there's no doubt fall is peaking around the corner. I'm starting to leave behind my warm weather fragrances for the colder one and I felt like trying a sampler in my collection which is how and why I stumbled upon this one that I had forgotten about.

I'm starting to think the Kilian brand is not for me. It's ironic to see that I, who's a Straight Edge (I do not drink, smoke, take drugs) person, have a skin chemistry that absolutely loves alcoholic beverage notes. When I first sprayed it on, I got maybe a second of fresh, fruity notes, but then everything changed. The rum came barreling through the door, overwhelming everything else, like someone who refuses to surrender the spotlight. Since I don't drink, I must say I was quite indifferent to it. Then, after about 15 minutes, there's the cardamom that came out, looking for a fight. Both notes vyed for attention on my skin, although I have to admit the perfume is well-blended. At that moment, I could detect a sort of spicy warmth that's a great fit for autumn. I don't know if its because of the strength of the cardamom, but I could almost compare the overall scent to a fall candle (albeit not a cheap one). After about an hour there's a woody base that starts to shine through with a subtle synthetic sheen to it. It fades admirably well into something that's still warm, but also soft and comforting.

All in all it's probably a good perfume for those who love the Kilian DNA, but since I don't drink, this perfume is overall a miss for me. A great fit for fall nonetheless!
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Shojoid

17 Reviews
Shojoid
Shojoid
2  
A crowd pleaser
Another one from the Liquors by Kilian that is going to make it into all top-whatever-lists on youtube afer last year's Angels' Share. The perfume is super likable. The fruity part is not too sweet, the woody not too tart. Together they are delicious, right in the middle of the balance between too straightforward catering to the tastes of the masses and the Kilian-esque elegance. Not super original, but super cozy and pleasant and probably going to be a success commercially.
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NicheOnlyNicheOnly 3 years ago
9
Bottle
3
Sillage
5
Longevity
9
Scent
Gorgeous fresh-sweet summer scent, arguably top of its class in profile, but sillage max 2h and longevity 4-5h. Can still be worth it.
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MoshikokoMoshikoko 5 months ago
9
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6
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7
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8.5
Scent
In terms of smell - wow.
In terms of performance - needs improvement.
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ItchynoseItchynose 2 years ago
7
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6
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7
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8
Scent
Take the ambroxan-cardamom combo from Vodka on the Rocks and add it to Apple Brandy New York. Straightforward job.
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AdrianPapakiAdrianPapaki 7 months ago
8
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7
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8
Longevity
6.5
Scent
My sink cleaner product smells like the apple accord here, but it isn't BAD, it's actually kinda nice Clean apple with some sweet freshness.
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MaksyMaksy 7 months ago
7
Sillage
8
Longevity
7.5
Scent
More fruit than booze, but it’s not bad. I wish the rum was more punchy.
Like Angels Share though, not worth the hype I’ve seen it receive.
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TelekinecTelekinec 2 years ago
10
Bottle
6
Scent
A cardamom flavored rum that dries down admirably well into a woody, slightly synthetic base. A good fit for colder weather.
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Fjsc3ntsFjsc3nts 7 months ago
8
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7
Sillage
7
Longevity
9.5
Scent
Smells like a cinammon candied apple, with some light boozy notes. Perfect as a daily in fall / winter / spring. Perfect amount of sweetness
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NinamariahNinamariah 10 months ago
10
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8
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6
Longevity
8
Scent
One of the most realistic Apple, the scent is sparkling, fresh, juicy, delicious, it has rather the texture of Prosecco than Brandy. Smooth.
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ZestiestZestiest 2 years ago
8
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7
Sillage
7
Longevity
7.5
Scent
A straight-forward scent that is truly unique, the apple and rum make it alluring. Not exactly my cup of tea
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JMWeedJMWeed 4 years ago
10
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7
Sillage
7
Longevity
7
Scent
I enjoy it when it gets to the dry down, the open is a bit too strong. Nice scent, very rich and authentic.
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