Fragrance comparison

Hemlock vs Bitter Peach

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 143 ratings analysed

3 wins

Hemlock

Parfums Quartana

3.96142 votes

Rank #9,542 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

Bitter Peach

Oil Perfumery

5.001 votes

Rank #50,126 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hemlock takes 3 of 3 categories.

Hemlock
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Bitter Peach
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Best in summer.

Hemlock3/3

Bitter Peach0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Hemlock
Sillage & projection: Hemlock
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
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

Bitter PeachOil Perfumery

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 34%Had 8%Want 58%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 67%Had 22%Want 11%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityHemlock

SillageHemlock

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

powdery69%

vinyl61%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

balsamic61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both amber, warm spicy 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

Blood OrangeCardamom

Heart

Jasmine SambacHeliotropeCognacDavanaRum

Base

SandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliCashmeranLabdanumVanillaBenzoinStyrax

InformationalShared notesVanilla, Rum, 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

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex74

Women21

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,542

PerfumerChristelle Laprade

Launched—

Reviews26

Overall rank#50,126

PerfumerNot listed

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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Bitter Peach by Oil Perfumery provides a take on a fruit-forward scent, centering on a rich peach accord balanced by spice. It functions as a versatile fragrance suitable for year-round wear. Those who enjoy prominent stone fruit notes with a warm, resinous dry-down will find this an accessible addition to their daily…

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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 Bitter Peach?

Hemlock takes 3 of 3 categories. Hemlock is rated 3.96/5 from 142 votes; Bitter Peach is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Hemlock for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Bitter Peach for a amber and woody character. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Hemlock or Bitter Peach?

Hemlock lasts longest (Hemlock 68/100, Bitter Peach 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hemlock or Bitter Peach?

Hemlock projects furthest (Hemlock 53/100, Bitter Peach 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hemlock and Bitter Peach smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Rum, Benzoin and Sandalwood.

Is Hemlock or Bitter Peach better for summer or winter?

Hemlock suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hemlock and Bitter Peach?

Hemlock features Vanilla, Rum, Vinyl, Benzoin and Pink Pepper. Bitter Peach has top notes of Blood Orange and Cardamom, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Heliotrope, Cognac and Davana, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Cashmeran.