Fragrance comparison

Hemlock vs Kid in Candy Store

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 143 ratings analysed

1 wins

Hemlock

Parfums Quartana

3.96142 votes

Rank #9,542 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Kid in Candy Store

Alexandria Fragrances

5.001 votes

Rank #68,437 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hemlock takes 1 of 1 categories.

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

Hemlock1/1

Kid in Candy Store0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
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

Kid in Candy StoreAlexandria Fragrances

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 11%Had 0%Want 89%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

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%

sweet100%

fruity92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both warm spicy, vanilla 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

Bitter AlmondStrawberryMilkBlackcurrantSour Cherry

Heart

Jasmine SambacTurkish RoseRaspberryJasmineCaramelVioletRosePlum

Base

VanillaPeru BalsamSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliCinnamonBenzoinVetiver

InformationalShared notesVanilla, 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex74

Women21

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,542

PerfumerChristelle Laprade

Launched—

Reviews26

Overall rank#68,437

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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Kid in Candy Store leans straight into a fruity gourmand style, opening with tart cherry, strawberry, blackcurrant and bitter almond over a creamy milk note. It quickly settles into a sweeter core of caramel, raspberry, plum and soft florals. The dry-down looks richer and warmer, with vanilla, tonka, sandalwood, benzo…

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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 Kid in Candy Store?

Hemlock takes 1 of 1 categories. Hemlock is rated 3.96/5 from 142 votes; Kid in Candy Store is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Hemlock for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Kid in Candy Store for a sweet and fruity character.

Do Hemlock and Kid in Candy Store smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, vanilla and woody accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Benzoin and Sandalwood.

Is Hemlock or Kid in Candy Store better for summer or winter?

Hemlock suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hemlock and Kid in Candy Store?

Hemlock features Vanilla, Rum, Vinyl, Benzoin and Pink Pepper. Kid in Candy Store has top notes of Bitter Almond, Strawberry, Milk and Blackcurrant, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Turkish Rose, Raspberry and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Peru Balsam, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.