Fragrance comparison

Hemlock vs Gold No. 10

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 367 ratings analysed

Hemlock

Parfums Quartana

3.96142 votes

Rank #9,542 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Gold No. 10

Puredistance

3.95225 votes

Rank #9,425 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gold No. 10 takes 5 of 8 categories.

Hemlock
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Gold No. 10
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Hemlock3/8

Gold No. 105/8

Ratings & consensus: Gold No. 10
Community sentiment: Hemlock
Longevity: Gold No. 10
Sillage & projection: Gold No. 10
Value for money: Hemlock
Versatility: Hemlock
Note pyramid (duration): Gold No. 10
Fragranxe ranking: Gold No. 10

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HemlockParfums Quartana

Gold No. 10Puredistance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 34%Had 8%Want 58%

3.95/ 5 · 225 votes

Have 42%Had 11%Want 47%

Category winnerGold No. 10Rating 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

46%Love

26%Like

12%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

225 votes

Category winnerHemlockMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityGold No. 10

SillageGold No. 10

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value25

Category winnerHemlockBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

powdery69%

vinyl61%

amber100%

warm spicy91%

vanilla83%

citrus74%

aromatic65%

woody56%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and vanilla

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

Top15-30 mins

Calabrian bergamotGreen MandarinPink PepperCloveRosemary

Heart2-4 hrs

Spanish LabdanumCinnamonIndian JasmineGeranium

Base8-12 hrs

BenzoinMyrhhStyraxMadagascar VanillaTonka BeanCastoreumPatchouliVetiver

Category winnerGold No. 10Longest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer45

Fall100

Winter47

Day100

Night55

Spring62

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day88

Night100

Category winnerHemlockMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex74

Women21

Men30

Unisex45

Women24

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,542

PerfumerChristelle Laprade

Launched—

Reviews26

Overall rank#9,425

PerfumerAntoine Lie

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerGold No. 10Higher 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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Puredistance Gold No. 10 hits the skin with warm resin and crisp citrus. Green mandarin and Calabrian bergamot flash brightly for several minutes before spicy clove takes over. It smells rich and golden. Antoine Lie built this around dense Spanish labdanum, earthy patchouli, and sweet Madagascar vanilla. You get a che…

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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 Gold No. 10?

Gold No. 10 takes 5 of 8 categories. Hemlock is rated 3.96/5 from 142 votes; Gold No. 10 is rated 3.95/5 from 225 votes. Choose Hemlock for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Gold No. 10 for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Hemlock or Gold No. 10?

Gold No. 10 lasts longest (Gold No. 10 74/100, Hemlock 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hemlock or Gold No. 10?

Gold No. 10 projects furthest (Gold No. 10 66/100, Hemlock 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hemlock and Gold No. 10 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and vanilla accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Benzoin, Pink Pepper and Styrax.

Is Hemlock or Gold No. 10 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Hemlock is the stronger pick. For winter, Gold No. 10 is the stronger pick. Hemlock suits daytime wear; Gold No. 10 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hemlock and Gold No. 10?

Hemlock features Vanilla, Rum, Vinyl, Benzoin and Pink Pepper. Gold No. 10 has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Green Mandarin, Pink Pepper and Clove, heart notes of Spanish Labdanum, Cinnamon, Indian Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Benzoin, Myrhh, Styrax and Madagascar Vanilla.