Fragrance comparison

Hemlock vs Maghateer

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 278 ratings analysed

Hemlock

Parfums Quartana

3.96142 votes

Rank #9,542 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Maghateer

Nabeel

4.13136 votes

Rank #6,570 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maghateer takes 6 of 7 categories.

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

Hemlock1/7

Maghateer6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HemlockParfums Quartana

MaghateerNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 34%Had 8%Want 58%

4.13/ 5 · 136 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

Category winnerMaghateerRating 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

55%Love

21%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

136 votes

Category winnerMaghateerMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityMaghateer

SillageMaghateer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value79

Category winnerMaghateerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

powdery69%

vinyl61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

smoky61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · 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

SpicesCinnamonNutmegCardamomRoseBulgarian RoseTurkish RoseDamask Rose

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)LeatherStyraxSweet NotesVanillaBenzoinGingerClove

Base

Spun SugarCastoreumIncenseGuaiac WoodCaramelAmberLabdanumMoss

InformationalShared notesVanilla, Benzoin and Styrax. 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

Spring44

Summer22

Fall94

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Category winnerHemlockMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex74

Women21

Men56

Unisex35

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,542

PerfumerChristelle Laprade

Launched—

Reviews26

Overall rank#6,570

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerMaghateerHigher 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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Maghateer by Nabeel delivers a potent blend of dark leather, sweet caramel, and warm spices on a woody backbone. This unisex fragrance caters to fans of dense Middle Eastern compositions. It performs exceptionally well in freezing winter conditions and is best suited for formal evening wear.

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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 Maghateer?

Maghateer takes 6 of 7 categories. Hemlock is rated 3.96/5 from 142 votes; Maghateer is rated 4.13/5 from 136 votes. Choose Hemlock for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Maghateer for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Hemlock or Maghateer?

Maghateer lasts longest (Maghateer 77/100, Hemlock 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hemlock or Maghateer?

Maghateer projects furthest (Maghateer 70/100, Hemlock 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hemlock and Maghateer smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Benzoin and Styrax.

Is Hemlock or Maghateer better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Hemlock and Maghateer?

Hemlock features Vanilla, Rum, Vinyl, Benzoin and Pink Pepper. Maghateer has top notes of Spices, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Cardamom, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Styrax and Sweet Notes, a base of Spun Sugar, Castoreum, Incense and Guaiac Wood.