
Kilian
Spiced cardamom and bright bergamot give way to a boozy heart of apple brandy and vanilla, grounded by woody ambroxan and cedar
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Best Clone
The best clone of Kilian Apple Brandy on the Rocks is Pomme Trempée by Dua, with a 82% accuracy score. Available from Dua for $60, about 84% cheaper than the $376 original.

Mawj
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Price
5-7 hours
Longevity
Moderate
Sillage
The clone performs adequately in longevity but falls short on sillage and depth, with noticeably less labdanum richness in the base. The heart notes are simplified, resulting in a more straightforward apple-brandy profile rather than the original's nuanced spice integration.

Rogue Perfumes
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Price
4-6 hours
Longevity
Moderate
Sillage
The clone amplifies the apple-spice pastry aspect at the expense of the original's brandy bite and structural complexity. Longevity and sillage are slightly less prominent in the clone, with a softer projection overall.

Dua
$60
Dua
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Longevity
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Sillage
The clone may have slightly less depth in the labdanum sweetness and oakwood character, with a more pronounced initial apple sharpness. Longevity appears comparable, though sillage might be marginally softer in Pomme Trempée.

Dua
$60
Dua
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Longevity
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Sillage
The clone performs admirably in longevity and sillage, though the mid-heart transitions may feel slightly less refined, with a marginal gap in the depth of the oak-labdanum interplay compared to the original.