Fragrance comparison

Hemlock vs Midnight Datura

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 236 ratings analysed

Hemlock

Parfums Quartana

3.96142 votes

Rank #9,542 AmberWarm Spicy

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29%scent match

Clearly different

Midnight Datura

Parfums Quartana

3.9594 votes

Rank #11,740 White FloralPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.

Hemlock
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Midnight Datura
Choose it for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Hemlock4/8

Midnight Datura4/8

Ratings & consensus: Hemlock
Community sentiment: Hemlock
Longevity: Midnight Datura
Sillage & projection: Midnight Datura
Value for money: Midnight Datura
Versatility: Hemlock
Note pyramid (duration): Midnight Datura
Fragranxe ranking: Hemlock

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HemlockParfums Quartana

Midnight DaturaParfums Quartana

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 34%Had 8%Want 58%

3.95/ 5 · 94 votes

Have 26%Had 8%Want 67%

Category winnerHemlockRating 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

38%Love

36%Like

9%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

94 votes

Category winnerHemlockMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityMidnight Datura

SillageMidnight Datura

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value47

Category winnerMidnight DaturaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

powdery69%

vinyl61%

white floral100%

powdery92%

floral84%

tuberose77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both powdery, 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

Notes

TuberoseHeliotropeDaturaJasmineMagnoliaVioletRumMuskLily-of-the-ValleyCloveVanillaAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerMidnight DaturaLongest dry-down: 5 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer45

Fall100

Winter47

Day100

Night55

Spring84

Summer36

Fall100

Winter48

Day66

Night100

Category winnerHemlockMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex74

Women21

Men3

Unisex3

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,542

PerfumerChristelle Laprade

Launched—

Reviews26

Overall rank#11,740

PerfumerLisa Fleischmann

Launched—

Reviews16

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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Midnight Datura by Parfums Quartana is an opulent floral perfume centered on intoxicating tuberose, datura, and lush jasmine. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and green leaves, quickly revealing a dense bouquet softened by powdery heliotrope and violet. Warm spices like clove and nutmeg blend into dark r…

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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 Midnight Datura?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. Hemlock is rated 3.96/5 from 142 votes; Midnight Datura is rated 3.95/5 from 94 votes. Choose Hemlock for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Midnight Datura for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Hemlock or Midnight Datura?

Midnight Datura lasts longest (Midnight Datura 74/100, Hemlock 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hemlock or Midnight Datura?

Midnight Datura projects furthest (Midnight Datura 58/100, Hemlock 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hemlock and Midnight Datura smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, vanilla and woody accords. Common notes include Vanilla and Rum.

Is Hemlock or Midnight Datura better for summer or winter?

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