Cointreau vs Licor 43:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Cointreau had more branded searches than Licor 43 among liqueur brands in Australia. Cointreau had about 14,800 branded searches, while Licor 43 had 6,600. Cointreau made up 11.6% of all liqueur brand searches we track, and Licor 43 accounted for 5.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about liqueur brands, Cointreau appeared in three of the four answers and Licor 43 in one. Cointreau was mentioned before Licor 43 in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Cointreau, about 2 searches for every 1 for Licor 43
Who does AI mention more?
Cointreau, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Licor 43 in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Cointreau, named ahead of Licor 43 in every answer
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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. Licor 43 was mentioned in one out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Cointreau was listed before Licor 43 in every answer.
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 Cointreau or Licor 43 more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Cointreau and Licor 43 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 Cointreau, Licor 43. 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 Cointreau and Licor 43 comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Cointreau was ahead of Licor 43 in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- 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.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Licor 43’s share of searches among liqueur brands in Australia moved from 4.5% to 5.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 5.4K to 6.6K.
How did search popularity change for Australia liqueur brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Licor 43 gained share of searches among liqueur brands in Australia, from 4.5% to 5.2%.
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 Cointreau’s and Licor 43’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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