Best The Cursed Apple by Mischief Academy Alternatives & Similar Perfumes
The Cursed Apple by Mischief Academy is a floral fruity fragrance combining the crisp, juicy bite of apple and strawberry with floral violet and rose, all layered over an unusual lipstick accord and a mysterious poison note that adds intrigue. It balances fresh sweetness with a subtle powdery and slightly metallic edge, making it distinctive among fruity florals. Those drawn to a blend of fruity brightness with floral softness and a hint of unconventional depth should focus on fragrances sharing apple, rose, lipstick, and violet notes.
Labbra e Terra by Maqueda £195.00
- Key notes:
- damp earth accord
- lipstick
- mushroom
- violet
- Aromagroups:
- leather
- unconventional
A haunted perfume for a life clawed back after a near-death experience. Walking out the door of the abandoned house where you used to live, you collapse face-first into the garden, choking on the smell of violets and your red fruit lipstick. You kiss the earth with your dirty lips, sucking life back into your soul.
California by Ampersand £60.00
- Key notes:
- apple
- magnolia
- rose
- sandalwood
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- floral
California is a land of abundance: sunshine, flowers and fruits. The fragrance is a sunny swirl of magnolia, apples and lemons, all of which flourish in this west coast wonderland. Sandalwood and musk bridges the flora to the skin, turning you into a delivery system for smiles.
Experimentum Crucis by Etat Libre d'Orange £240.00
- Key notes:
- apple
- musk
- patchouli
- rose
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- floral
- woody
A rapturous rose, apple and patchouli perfume with a lick of honey. But the joyfully fresh effect of the composition is only part of the story. Experimentum Crucis has the most extraordinary projection and longevity, as well as a novel multidimensional architecture. As you wear it, scented castles of Experimentum Crucis form in the air, creating an invisible sanctuary for you and all who smell you.
Hanamizake (Watching Sakura & Drinking Sake) by J-Scent £122.00
- Key notes:
- apple
- pear
- raspberry
- rose
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- fruity
Hanamizake refers to drinking Japanese sake underneath the cherry blossom trees while petals slowly flutter into your cup. The aroma of cherry blossoms and ginjo sake dances tipsily into the last musk note, summoning this serene hanami (cherry blossom viewing) experience.
I am Trash | Les Fleurs du Dechet by Etat Libre d'Orange £155.00
- Key notes:
- apple
- rose
- Aromagroups:
- floral
Perfumer: Daniela Andrier (Givaudan)
All listed notes were subjected to an upcycling extraction process. What previously would be discarded was distilled again.
Pulp olfaction: waste not, discover new smells.
According to ELdO this is their Secretion Magnifiques which grew up and use the power of shock and eccentricity to draw attention to really important matters: environment and ethical consumption.
Upcycled or zero-waste notes in I am trash: rose neo-absolute, apple essense, Atlas cedarwood, sandalore, akigalawood, iso-e-super...
The resulting fragrance is a very pleasant perfume abstraction in which fruity vibes meet gently floral hints before going transparent woody. But still beware of Etat Libre d’Orange also mischievously revisiting the salty messy splutter of Secretions Magnifiques now and then in this formula.
The Sniff on I am Trash by Etat Libre d'Orange:
"[it] opens with the most beautiful and realistic apple note and it’s an utter delight. This apple smells really ripe, outdoorsy and fresh. When smelling it we were immediately transported to an allotment, picking up windfalls which are a bit battered and bruised in places but still mostly fine. I Am Trash smells like real apples resplendent with imperfections, rather than the perfect, sterile, waxy cold-storage apples you can buy in supermarkets which barely smell of anything at all."
Lamar by Kajal £170.00
- Key notes:
- amber
- apple
- magnolia
- rose
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- floral
- fruity
In Arabic, Lamar means “liquid gold”, the legendary potion long sought by alchemists in search of immortality. This generous fruity-floral embraces the eternity of living in the moment. In creating Lamar, perfumer Mark Buxton said, “My inspiration was to create a rich, natural, warm, long lasting fragrance, by using high quality natural products. This gives a feeling of walking through a bed of roses or a jasmine field – very feminine and sensual.” Lamar opens with a festival of berries, apple and pineapple. The heart notes glow with jasmine sambac, Turkish rose, Bulgarian rose and magnolia. Vanilla, musk and amber supply the softest landing.
Dolly by Barre £85.00
- Key notes:
- incense
- lipstick
- suede
- Aromagroups:
- leather
“Do whatever you want
in your own way, lipstick, powder head
love letters, cherry on top
all grown up but not really.”
This potion summons strange leather suggested by iris, which also cues impressions of vintage lipstick. A distant marzipan twists the leather into doll head notes of plastic and powder, for an unexpectedly tough statement.
Andevalo by Nissaba £180.00
- Key notes:
- cherry
- leather
- mandarin
- rose
- saffron
- strawberry
- Aromagroups:
- fruity
- leather
- woody
Andevalo was born under the blazing sun of western Andalusia. A land where cistus shrubs exude a thick, resinous gum saturated with heat and light. This extrait is built around a trio of labdanum extracts, expressing their full ambery depth. Strawberry CO₂ extract, along with raspberry and black cherry accords, bring a pulpy, sensual brightness, quickly absorbed by supple leather and mineral warmth. Enveloping dark woods and patchouli leave a dense and long-lasting trail of smoke and dark sweetness.
Perfumers: Coralie Spicher and Fabrice Pellegrin
Irisation by MINT £170.00
- Key notes:
- jasmine
- patchouli
- rose
- strawberry
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- vintage/old school
Jade line
Perfumer: Philippine Courtere
Irisation or cloud iridescence is a colorful optical phenomenon that occurs in clouds lit by sun or moon disks behind. The pattern resembles a chaotic dance of a rainbow on a soap bubble.
This seems to be the logic of the perfume formula: iridescent jasmine with swirls of red strawberry, ochre praline, ambery vanilla, green bergamot, cool iononic rose and violet blackcurrant
201 Gold September by Bon Parfumeur £60.00
- Key notes:
- apple
- blackcurrant
- freesia
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- floral
- fruity
A juicy fruity fragrance with a magnolia heart and lots of bergamot sparkle.
Bon Parfumeur open olfactive dimensions and invite you to add your own story. Try 201 if you like easy going exotic florals and a hint of fruity theme.
Perfumer: Phillipe Romano
About The Cursed Apple by Mischief Academy
- How does The Cursed Apple differ from the fragrances listed here?
- The Cursed Apple uniquely combines fruity notes like apple and strawberry with floral violet and rose, alongside an unusual lipstick and poison accord that adds a powdery, slightly metallic edge. Many fragrances here share some notes but vary by emphasising earthiness, musk, or gourmand elements, making The Cursed Apple distinctive in its balance of fresh fruitiness and unconventional depth.
- Are these fragrances suitable for someone who likes floral fruity scents?
- Yes, all these fragrances have floral fruity elements, particularly apple and rose, which are central to The Cursed Apple. However, some lean more towards fresh, clean profiles, while others incorporate heavier, earthier, or sweeter notes, so preferences for specific nuances may guide the choice.
- Can I expect these fragrances to last as long as The Cursed Apple?
- Longevity varies across these fragrances depending on their concentration and composition. For example, scents with amber, patchouli, or musk tend to have stronger lasting power, while fresher, cleaner fragrances might be lighter and shorter-lived.









