Fragrance comparison

A.E.O.M. vs Hemlock

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 8 Nov 2026 224 ratings analysed

6 wins

A.E.O.M.

Aura Perfume

4.0782 votes

Rank #28,724 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Hemlock

Parfums Quartana

3.96142 votes

Rank #9,542 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A.E.O.M. takes 6 of 7 categories.

A.E.O.M.
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Hemlock
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

A.E.O.M.6/7

Hemlock1/7

Ratings & consensus: A.E.O.M.
Community sentiment: A.E.O.M.
Longevity: A.E.O.M.
Sillage & projection: A.E.O.M.
Value for money: A.E.O.M.
Versatility: A.E.O.M.
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Hemlock

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

A.E.O.M.Aura Perfume

HemlockParfums Quartana

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 30%Had 13%Want 57%

3.96/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 34%Had 8%Want 58%

Category winnerA.E.O.M.Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

22%Like

16%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

82 votes

40%Love

35%Like

9%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

142 votes

Category winnerA.E.O.M.Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityA.E.O.M.

SillageA.E.O.M.

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value38

Category winnerA.E.O.M.Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

sweet84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

powdery69%

vinyl61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

CognacDatesRumDavanaOrangeBergamot

Heart

CinnamonNutmegCloveRoseGeraniumYlang-Ylang

Base

IncenseLabdanumGuaiac WoodVetiverBenzoinSandalwoodCedarTonka Bean

Notes

VanillaRumVinylBenzoinPink PepperAmberwoodSandalwoodGreen LeavesSuedeStyraxCyclamenSalt

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRum, Benzoin and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Hemlock, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer21

Fall97

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Spring82

Summer45

Fall100

Winter47

Day100

Night55

Category winnerA.E.O.M.Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex68

Women15

Men6

Unisex74

Women21

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,724

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,542

PerfumerChristelle Laprade

Launched—

Reviews26

Category winnerHemlockHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A.E.O.M. by Aura Perfume is an oriental spicy fragrance that centers on rich notes of cognac, dates, and warm resins. Launched in 2017, this unisex scent provides a complex, layered experience suitable for cooler weather and evening wear. It sits close to the skin with a cozy warmth, offering a dense, sophisticated pr…

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Hemlock by Parfums Quartana takes an intriguing path through warm amber, smooth vanilla, and an unexpected glossy vinyl accord. Created by perfumer Christelle Laprade, this fragrance contrasts crisp Calabrian bergamot and green leaves with a rich heart of rum, cinnamon, and subtle white flowers. As it develops, a tact…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, A.E.O.M. or Hemlock?

A.E.O.M. takes 6 of 7 categories. A.E.O.M. is rated 4.07/5 from 82 votes; Hemlock is rated 3.96/5 from 142 votes. Choose A.E.O.M. for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Hemlock for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, A.E.O.M. or Hemlock?

A.E.O.M. lasts longest (A.E.O.M. 80/100, Hemlock 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A.E.O.M. or Hemlock?

A.E.O.M. projects furthest (A.E.O.M. 70/100, Hemlock 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A.E.O.M. and Hemlock smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Rum, Benzoin and Sandalwood.

Is A.E.O.M. or Hemlock better for summer or winter?

For summer, Hemlock is the stronger pick. For winter, A.E.O.M. is the stronger pick. A.E.O.M. suits evening wear; Hemlock suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A.E.O.M. and Hemlock?

A.E.O.M. has top notes of Cognac, Dates, Rum and Davana, heart notes of Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Clove and Rose, a base of Incense, Labdanum, Guaiac Wood and Vetiver. Hemlock features Vanilla, Rum, Vinyl, Benzoin and Pink Pepper.