Fragrance comparison

Elysees vs Hemlock

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 316 ratings analysed

5 wins

Elysees

Isabelle T

4.03174 votes

Rank #28,230 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

Hemlock

Parfums Quartana

3.96142 votes

Rank #13,111 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elysees takes 5 of 7 categories.

Elysees
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Hemlock
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Elysees5/7

Hemlock2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ElyseesIsabelle T

HemlockParfums Quartana

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 174 votes

Have 33%Had 67%Want 0%

3.96/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 34%Had 8%Want 58%

Category winnerElyseesRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

67%Like

4%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

174 votes

40%Love

35%Like

9%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

142 votes

Category winnerElyseesMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityElysees

SillageElysees

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value38

Category winnerElyseesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral91%

citrus83%

woody74%

warm spicy65%

patchouli56%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

powdery69%

vinyl61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OrangeBergamot

Heart

JasmineMagnoliaCinnamon

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliBenzoin

Notes

VanillaRumVinylBenzoinPink PepperAmberwoodSandalwoodGreen LeavesSuedeStyraxCyclamenSalt

No top / heart / base split published

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Spring82

Summer45

Fall100

Winter47

Day100

Night55

Category winnerHemlockMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex0

Women96

Men6

Unisex74

Women21

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,230

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,111

PerfumerChristelle Laprade

Launched—

Reviews26

Category winnerHemlockHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Elysees by Isabelle T is an oriental floral fragrance built on a rich 1980s foundation. Bright orange and tart bergamot spark the top, giving way to a heart of lush jasmine, sweet magnolia, and warm cinnamon. The dry down turns dark and cozy as patchouli, earthy sandalwood, and golden benzoin anchor the base. It blend…

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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, Elysees or Hemlock?

Elysees takes 5 of 7 categories. Elysees is rated 4.03/5 from 174 votes; Hemlock is rated 3.96/5 from 142 votes. Choose Elysees for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Hemlock for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Elysees or Hemlock?

They last about the same: Elysees 69/100, Hemlock 68/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Elysees or Hemlock?

Elysees projects furthest (Elysees 67/100, Hemlock 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elysees and Hemlock smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Sandalwood and Benzoin.

Is Elysees or Hemlock better for summer or winter?

For summer, Hemlock is the stronger pick. For winter, Elysees is the stronger pick. Hemlock suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elysees and Hemlock?

Elysees has top notes of Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Magnolia and Cinnamon, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Benzoin. Hemlock features Vanilla, Rum, Vinyl, Benzoin and Pink Pepper.