Fragrance comparison

Hemlock vs Amberlicious Cherry

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 197 ratings analysed

Hemlock

Parfums Quartana

3.96142 votes

Rank #9,542 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Amberlicious Cherry

The Dua Brand

4.2855 votes

Rank #5,456 SweetCherry

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amberlicious Cherry takes 6 of 7 categories.

Hemlock
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Amberlicious Cherry
Choose it for a sweet and cherry character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Hemlock1/7

Amberlicious Cherry6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HemlockParfums Quartana

Amberlicious CherryThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 34%Had 8%Want 58%

4.28/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 20%Had 5%Want 75%

Category winnerAmberlicious CherryRating 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

60%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerAmberlicious CherryMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityAmberlicious Cherry

SillageAmberlicious Cherry

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value70

Category winnerAmberlicious CherryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

powdery69%

vinyl61%

sweet100%

cherry92%

amber84%

honey77%

nutty69%

floral61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both amber

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

Notes

Cherry extractHoneyRumAmberCaramelSour CherryWhite OrchidMuskVanillaBitter AlmondTurkish RoseBenzoin

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesVanilla, Rum and Benzoin. 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

Spring50

Summer19

Fall94

Winter100

Day62

Night100

Category winnerHemlockMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex74

Women21

Men0

Unisex48

Women52

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,542

PerfumerChristelle Laprade

Launched—

Reviews26

Overall rank#5,456

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerAmberlicious CherryHigher 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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Amberlicious Cherry is a bold, boozy gourmand that blends dark cherry with warm, resinous honey and amber. This unisex fragrance leans heavily into late-night cocktail vibes, making it a natural choice for chilly autumn evenings or cold winter nights when you want a rich, sweet, and nutty scent that sticks to your clo…

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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 Amberlicious Cherry?

Amberlicious Cherry takes 6 of 7 categories. Hemlock is rated 3.96/5 from 142 votes; Amberlicious Cherry is rated 4.28/5 from 55 votes. Choose Hemlock for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Amberlicious Cherry for a sweet and cherry character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Hemlock or Amberlicious Cherry?

Amberlicious Cherry lasts longest (Amberlicious Cherry 87/100, Hemlock 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hemlock or Amberlicious Cherry?

Amberlicious Cherry projects furthest (Amberlicious Cherry 79/100, Hemlock 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hemlock and Amberlicious Cherry smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Rum and Benzoin.

Is Hemlock or Amberlicious Cherry better for summer or winter?

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