Fragrance comparison

Desert Algorithm vs Hemimorphite

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 3 ratings analysed

Desert Algorithm

New DNA Laboratories

5.001 votes

Rank #51,299 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

Hemimorphite

Adleen Haute Parfumerie

5.002 votes

Rank #48,572 FruityAlmond

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Desert Algorithm
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and value for money.
Hemimorphite
Choose it for a fruity and almond character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Desert Algorithm2/4

Hemimorphite2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Desert Algorithm
Sillage & projection: Hemimorphite
Value for money: Desert Algorithm
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Hemimorphite

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Desert AlgorithmNew DNA Laboratories

HemimorphiteAdleen Haute Parfumerie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityDesert Algorithm

SillageHemimorphite

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerDesert AlgorithmBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

leather84%

sand77%

patchouli69%

aromatic61%

fruity100%

almond92%

ozonic84%

sweet77%

aquatic69%

amber61%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Cassis

Heart

PatchouliLeather

Base

Woody NotesCedarwoodAmbroxanSand

Top

RaspberryBergamotTuberoseSaffronApple

Heart

Violet LeavesAlmondLily-of-the-ValleyCedarwoodRose

Base

White MuskPatchouliAmbroxanVanillaLeatherTobaccoAmberOud

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Leather, Cedarwood and Ambroxan. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day–

Night100

Spring33

Summer33

Fall33

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,299

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,572

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHemimorphiteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Desert Algorithm reads as a dry, woody amber with a mineral edge rather than a plush sweet amber. Cassis gives the opening a brief tart lift, then patchouli, leather, cedarwood and ambroxan pull it into something dustier, smokier and more arid. It looks best suited to someone who likes modern woody fragrances with tex…

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Hemimorphite by Adleen Haute Parfumerie is a Oriental fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Hemimorphite was launched in 2024. Top notes are Raspberry, Bergamot, Tuberose, Saffron and Apple; middle notes are Violet Leaves, Almond, Lily-of-the-Valley, Cedarwood and Rose; base notes are White Musk, Patch…

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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, Desert Algorithm or Hemimorphite?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Desert Algorithm is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Hemimorphite is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Desert Algorithm for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Choose Hemimorphite for a fruity and almond character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Desert Algorithm or Hemimorphite?

Desert Algorithm lasts longest (Desert Algorithm 80/100, Hemimorphite 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Desert Algorithm or Hemimorphite?

Hemimorphite projects furthest (Hemimorphite 100/100, Desert Algorithm 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Desert Algorithm and Hemimorphite smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Leather, Cedarwood and Ambroxan.

Is Desert Algorithm or Hemimorphite better for summer or winter?

Desert Algorithm suits evening wear; Hemimorphite suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Desert Algorithm and Hemimorphite?

Desert Algorithm has top notes of Cassis, heart notes of Patchouli and Leather, a base of Woody Notes, Cedarwood, Ambroxan and Sand. Hemimorphite has top notes of Raspberry, Bergamot, Tuberose and Saffron, heart notes of Violet Leaves, Almond, Lily-of-the-Valley and Cedarwood, a base of White Musk, Patchouli, Ambroxan and Vanilla.