Fragrance comparison

Cherry Lady Secret vs Hemlock

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 147 ratings analysed

Cherry Lady Secret

Brocard

4.005 votes

Rank #57,073 AmberVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Hemlock

Parfums Quartana

3.96142 votes

Rank #9,542 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hemlock takes 3 of 4 categories.

Cherry Lady Secret
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Hemlock
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Cherry Lady Secret1/4

Hemlock3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Hemlock
Sillage & projection: Hemlock
Value for money: Cherry Lady Secret
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Hemlock

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cherry Lady SecretBrocard

HemlockParfums Quartana

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 65%Had 6%Want 29%

3.96/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 34%Had 8%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

40%Love

35%Like

9%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

142 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityHemlock

SillageHemlock

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value38

Category winnerCherry Lady SecretBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

vanilla92%

sweet84%

balsamic77%

aromatic69%

cherry61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

powdery69%

vinyl61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both amber and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Cherry LiqueurBitter AlmondBlack CherryCherryPlum

Heart

Tonka BeanVanillaJasmine SambacTurkish RoseCinnamon

Base

BenzoinVetiverPeru BalsamPatchouliSandalwoodCedarClove

Notes

VanillaRumVinylBenzoinPink PepperAmberwoodSandalwoodGreen LeavesSuedeStyraxCyclamenSalt

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesVanilla, 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring82

Summer45

Fall100

Winter47

Day100

Night55

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men6

Unisex74

Women21

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,073

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,542

PerfumerChristelle Laprade

Launched—

Reviews26

Category winnerHemlockHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Brocard Cherry Lady Secret opens with an immediate blast of sweet cherry liqueur and sharp bitter almond. The fruit impression is dark and syrupy, anchored by ripe plum and black cherry that feel plush rather than fresh. As the initial alcoholic fizz settles, a heart of warm cinnamon and creamy tonka bean moves forwar…

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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, Cherry Lady Secret or Hemlock?

Hemlock takes 3 of 4 categories. Cherry Lady Secret is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes; Hemlock is rated 3.96/5 from 142 votes. Choose Cherry Lady Secret for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Hemlock for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cherry Lady Secret or Hemlock?

Hemlock lasts longest (Hemlock 68/100, Cherry Lady Secret 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cherry Lady Secret or Hemlock?

Hemlock projects furthest (Hemlock 53/100, Cherry Lady Secret 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cherry Lady Secret and Hemlock smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and vanilla accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Benzoin and Sandalwood.

Is Cherry Lady Secret or Hemlock better for summer or winter?

Cherry Lady Secret suits day or night wear; Hemlock suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cherry Lady Secret and Hemlock?

Cherry Lady Secret has top notes of Cherry Liqueur, Bitter Almond, Black Cherry and Cherry, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Jasmine Sambac and Turkish Rose, a base of Benzoin, Vetiver, Peru Balsam and Patchouli. Hemlock features Vanilla, Rum, Vinyl, Benzoin and Pink Pepper.