Aperol vs Cointreau:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Aperol had more branded searches than Cointreau among liqueur brands in Australia. Aperol had about 18,100 branded searches, while Cointreau had 14,800. Aperol made up 14.2% 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 Aperol in none.
Who do people search for more?
Aperol, about 22% more searches than Cointreau
Who does AI mention more?
Cointreau, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Aperol in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Cointreau, the only one of the two named
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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. Aperol did not appear in any of the four answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Cointreau1st
Baileys2nd
Kahlúa3rd
Disaronno4th
Chambord5th
Grand Marnier6th
St-Germain7th
Licor 438th- Aperol–
Jägermeister–- +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
See every answer about liqueur brands
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which liqueur should I buy for cocktails?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best liqueur brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's a good liqueur to have after dinner?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“liqueur”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“coffee liqueur”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
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 Aperol or Cointreau more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Aperol 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.
Share of searches by month for Aperol, Cointreau. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Baileys | Aperol | Jägermeister | Cointreau | Kahlúa | Disaronno | Frangelico | Licor 43 | Tia Maria | Grand Marnier | St-Germain | Chambord | Midori | Galliano |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 18.3% | 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 2025 | 24.1% | 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 2025 | 27.9% | 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 2026 | 17.2% | 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 2026 | 18.7% | 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 2026 | 22.1% | 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 2026 | 21.2% | 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 2026 | 20.3% | 11% | 16.5% | 11% | 11% | 6% | 7.4% | 4.9% | 4% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.24% |
| Jun 2026 | 17.4% | 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 2026 | 19.6% | 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 2026 | 18.6% | 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 2026 | 21.3% | 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 Aperol and Cointreau comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Cointreau took it in July 2026, Aperol took it in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Aperol’s share of searches among liqueur brands in Australia moved from 14.9% to 14.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 18.1K.
- 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
In September 2026, Aperol overtook Jägermeister to rank 2nd among liqueur brands in Australia, with 14.2% of the searches.
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 Aperol’s 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.
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