Fragrance comparison

Hemlock vs Prodigy

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 220 ratings analysed

Hemlock

Parfums Quartana

3.96142 votes

Rank #9,542 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Prodigy

PARIS CORNER

4.0478 votes

Rank #13,514 AmberVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Prodigy takes 5 of 8 categories.

Hemlock
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Prodigy
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Hemlock2/8

Prodigy5/8

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HemlockParfums Quartana

ProdigyPARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 34%Had 8%Want 58%

4.04/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 33%Had 2%Want 65%

Category winnerProdigyRating 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

53%Love

23%Like

9%Ok

6%Dislike

9%Hate

78 votes

Category winnerProdigyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageProdigy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value80

Category winnerProdigyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

powdery69%

vinyl61%

amber100%

vanilla92%

warm spicy84%

cinnamon77%

sweet69%

woody61%

Scent match49%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

Top30 to 45 minutes

CinnamonGreen AppleOrange

Heart2 to 3 hours

AmberWhite FlowersClary Sage

Base4 to 6 hours

VanillaAmberwoodTonka BeanMusk

Category winnerHemlockLongest dry-down: 4 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer45

Fall100

Winter47

Day100

Night55

Spring82

Summer36

Fall100

Winter100

Day81

Night100

Category winnerProdigyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex74

Women21

Men60

Unisex35

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,542

PerfumerChristelle Laprade

Launched—

Reviews26

Overall rank#13,514

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

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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Prodigy by PARIS CORNER is a warm oriental fragrance built around sweet amber, vanilla, and autumn fruit. It opens with the crisp crunch of green apple, juicy orange pulp, and a dusting of cinnamon spice. As the bright fruit recedes, clary sage and white flowers add a subtle herbal freshness over a golden amber core. …

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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 Prodigy?

Prodigy takes 5 of 8 categories. Hemlock is rated 3.96/5 from 142 votes; Prodigy is rated 4.04/5 from 78 votes. Choose Hemlock for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Prodigy for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Hemlock or Prodigy?

They last about the same: Hemlock 68/100, Prodigy 68/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Hemlock or Prodigy?

Prodigy projects furthest (Prodigy 59/100, Hemlock 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hemlock and Prodigy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and vanilla accords. Common notes include Vanilla and Amberwood.

Is Hemlock or Prodigy better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Hemlock and Prodigy?

Hemlock features Vanilla, Rum, Vinyl, Benzoin and Pink Pepper. Prodigy has top notes of Cinnamon, Green Apple and Orange, heart notes of Amber, White Flowers and Clary Sage, a base of Vanilla, Amberwood, Tonka Bean and Musk.