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Baileys vs Cointreau:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Baileys had more branded searches than Cointreau among liqueur brands in Australia. Baileys had about 27,100 branded searches, while Cointreau had 14,800. Baileys made up 21.3% of all liqueur brand searches we track, and Cointreau accounted for 11.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about liqueur brands, Cointreau appeared in three of the four answers and Baileys in two. Cointreau was mentioned before Baileys in two out of three answers.

Among liqueur brands in Australia in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Baileys, about 83% more searches than Cointreau

Baileys 27.1K searchesCointreau 14.8K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Cointreau, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Baileys in 2

Cointreau in 3 of 4Baileys in 2 of 4

Who does AI recommend more?

Cointreau, named ahead of Baileys in 2 of 3 answers

Cointreau first in 2Baileys first in 1

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Top liqueur brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Cointreau was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Baileys was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Cointreau was listed before Baileys in two out of three answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Cointreau1st
  2. Baileys2nd
  3. Kahlúa3rd
  4. Disaronno4th
  5. Chambord5th
  6. Grand Marnier6th
  7. St-Germain7th
  8. Licor 438th
  9. Aperol–
  10. Jägermeister–
  11. +4 more

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Cointreau3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Baileys2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Kahlúa2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Disaronno2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • St-Germain2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Chambord2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Licor 431 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Grand Marnier1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Aperol0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Jägermeister0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

+4 more

See every answer about liqueur brands

4 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 26, 2026.

Is Baileys or Cointreau more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Baileys and Cointreau by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 14 liqueur brands we track, month by month, from searches in Australia.

Baileys and Cointreau among liqueur brands in Australia, by month

Share of searches by month for Baileys, Cointreau. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthBaileysAperolJägermeisterCointreauKahlúaDisaronnoFrangelicoLicor 43Tia MariaGrand MarnierSt-GermainChambordMidoriGalliano
Oct 202518.3%14.9%14.9%12.2%10%6.7%6.7%4.5%3.6%3.6%2.4%1.1%0.73%0.26%
Nov 202524.1%13.2%13.2%13.2%8.8%5.9%7.2%3.9%3.2%3.2%2.1%1.2%0.64%0.23%
Dec 202527.9%12.5%8.4%12.5%10.2%5.6%6.8%4.6%3.7%3.7%2.5%0.9%0.6%0.18%
Jan 202617.2%17.2%11.5%14%9.4%6.3%7.7%5.1%3.4%3.4%2.8%1%0.68%0.2%
Feb 202618.7%12.5%15.3%12.5%10.2%6.8%8.4%4.5%3.7%3%2.5%1%0.74%0.22%
Mar 202622.1%12.1%14.7%12.1%9.9%6.6%8.1%4.4%3.6%2.9%1.9%0.88%0.72%0.21%
Apr 202621.2%11.6%14.1%11.6%9.5%7.7%7.7%5.2%3.4%3.4%2.3%1.2%0.84%0.25%
May 202620.3%11%16.5%11%11%6%7.4%4.9%4%3.3%2.2%1.2%0.8%0.24%
Jun 202617.4%11.6%17.4%11.6%11.6%6.3%7.8%5.2%3.5%3.5%1.8%1.2%0.85%0.2%
Jul 202619.6%10.7%16%13.1%10.7%7.2%7.2%4.8%3.2%3.2%2.1%1.4%0.78%0.19%
Aug 202618.6%12.4%15.2%12.4%10.1%6.8%8.3%4.5%3.7%3%2.4%1.6%0.74%0.22%
Sep 202621.3%14.2%14.2%11.6%9.5%6.4%6.4%5.2%3.5%2.8%2.3%1.5%0.69%0.31%

How has the Baileys and Cointreau comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Baileys was ahead of Cointreau in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Baileys’ share of searches among liqueur brands in Australia moved from 18.3% to 21.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 22.2K to 27.1K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cointreau’s share of searches among liqueur brands in Australia moved from 12.2% to 11.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 14.8K.

How did search popularity change for Australia liqueur brands in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, Baileys gained share of searches among liqueur brands in Australia, from 18.6% to 21.3%.

  2. In September 2026, Cointreau lost share of searches among liqueur brands in Australia, from 12.4% to 11.6%.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Baileys’ and Cointreau’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

Baileys

1 branded search term

  • baileys

Cointreau

1 branded search term

  • cointreau

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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