Fragrance comparison

Hemlock vs A.E.O.M.

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 224 ratings analysed

Hemlock

Parfums Quartana

3.96142 votes

Rank #9,542 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

A.E.O.M.

Aura Perfume

4.0782 votes

Rank #28,724 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Hemlock
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
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.

Hemlock1/7

A.E.O.M.6/7

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

HemlockParfums Quartana

A.E.O.M.Aura Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 34%Had 8%Want 58%

4.07/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 30%Had 13%Want 57%

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

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

35%Like

9%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

142 votes

50%Love

22%Like

16%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

82 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityA.E.O.M.

SillageA.E.O.M.

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value51

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

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

powdery69%

vinyl61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

sweet84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

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

Notes

VanillaRumVinylBenzoinPink PepperAmberwoodSandalwoodGreen LeavesSuedeStyraxCyclamenSalt

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CognacDatesRumDavanaOrangeBergamot

Heart

CinnamonNutmegCloveRoseGeraniumYlang-Ylang

Base

IncenseLabdanumGuaiac WoodVetiverBenzoinSandalwoodCedarTonka Bean

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

Spring82

Summer45

Fall100

Winter47

Day100

Night55

Spring70

Summer21

Fall97

Winter100

Day92

Night100

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

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex74

Women21

Men17

Unisex68

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,542

PerfumerChristelle Laprade

Launched—

Reviews26

Overall rank#28,724

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHemlockHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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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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, Hemlock or A.E.O.M.?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hemlock features Vanilla, Rum, Vinyl, Benzoin and Pink Pepper. 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.