Fragrance comparison

Goku vs Hemlock

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 195 ratings analysed

Goku

Pisello Parfum

2.4253 votes

Rank #20,450 MarineAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

5 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 5 of 7 categories.

Goku
Choose it for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Hemlock
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Goku2/7

Hemlock5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GokuPisello Parfum

HemlockParfums Quartana

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.42/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 2%Had 2%Want 95%

3.96/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 34%Had 8%Want 58%

Category winnerHemlockRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

2%Like

6%Ok

4%Dislike

58%Hate

53 votes

40%Love

35%Like

9%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

142 votes

Category winnerHemlockMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate35

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityHemlock

SillageGoku

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value38

Category winnerHemlockBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

marine100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

woody77%

fresh69%

fruity61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

powdery69%

vinyl61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sea NotesWhite WineTequilaCoconutPassionfruitGingerLimeCardamom

Heart

Coral ReefStarfishSeashellsIrisIndian OudRain NotesIncenseCherry Blossom

Base

Marine notesRed AlgaeSeaweedSandAmbergrisRumAmbroxanJackfruit

Notes

VanillaRumVinylBenzoinPink PepperAmberwoodSandalwoodGreen LeavesSuedeStyraxCyclamenSalt

No top / heart / base split published

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer100

Fall64

Winter73

Day100

Night80

Spring82

Summer45

Fall100

Winter47

Day100

Night55

Category winnerGokuMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men37

Unisex30

Women33

Men6

Unisex74

Women21

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,450

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews47

Overall rank#9,542

PerfumerChristelle Laprade

Launched—

Reviews26

Category winnerHemlockHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pisello Parfum launched Goku in 2024 as a polarizing Woody Aromatic scent for men. It opens with an aggressive splash of tequila, passionfruit, and sea notes before shifting into a complex middle of amberwood, ink, and lavender. This challenging blend eventually settles on a heavy base of seaweed, ambergris, and dark …

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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, Goku or Hemlock?

Hemlock takes 5 of 7 categories. Goku is rated 2.42/5 from 53 votes; Hemlock is rated 3.96/5 from 142 votes. Choose Goku for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Hemlock for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Goku or Hemlock?

Hemlock lasts longest (Hemlock 68/100, Goku 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Goku or Hemlock?

Goku projects furthest (Goku 63/100, Hemlock 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Goku and Hemlock smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Rum.

Is Goku or Hemlock better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Goku and Hemlock?

Goku has top notes of Sea Notes, White Wine, Tequila and Coconut, heart notes of Coral Reef, Starfish, Seashells and Iris, a base of Marine notes, Red Algae, Seaweed and Sand. Hemlock features Vanilla, Rum, Vinyl, Benzoin and Pink Pepper.