Fragrance comparison

Hemlock vs Tangalunga

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 163 ratings analysed

Hemlock

Parfums Quartana

3.96142 votes

Rank #9,542 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Tangalunga

Odoratika

4.1021 votes

Rank #40,734 SweetPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tangalunga takes 3 of 5 categories.

Hemlock
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Tangalunga
Choose it for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Hemlock2/5

Tangalunga3/5

Ratings & consensus: Hemlock
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tangalunga
Sillage & projection: Tangalunga
Value for money: Tangalunga
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

TangalungaOdoratika

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 34%Had 8%Want 58%

4.10/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 14%Had 8%Want 78%

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

52%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity96

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityTangalunga

SillageTangalunga

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTangalungaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

powdery69%

vinyl61%

sweet100%

powdery92%

animalic84%

fruity77%

musky69%

woody61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both powdery 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

Mandarin OrangeSweet OrangePalm LeafMangoBananaCacao PodBlack CurrantLemon

Heart

ChampacaJasmineTuberoseCopaiba balmYlang-YlangOrchidGurjan balsamGardenia

Base

CivetSandalwoodLeatherMuskAmber OilVanillaPeachApricot

InformationalShared notesVanilla 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

Spring33

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex74

Women21

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,542

PerfumerChristelle Laprade

Launched—

Reviews26

Overall rank#40,734

PerfumerValeria Karmanova

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Tangalunga by Odoratika is a complex leather fragrance that plays with vibrant fruit notes. It opens with a splash of mandarin and mango, settling into a heart of champaca and jasmine. The base grounds this bold creation in civet, sandalwood, and leather. It is a distinct, modern choice for those who want a scent that…

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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 Tangalunga?

Tangalunga takes 3 of 5 categories. Hemlock is rated 3.96/5 from 142 votes; Tangalunga is rated 4.10/5 from 21 votes. Choose Hemlock for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Tangalunga for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Hemlock or Tangalunga?

Tangalunga lasts longest (Tangalunga 96/100, Hemlock 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hemlock or Tangalunga?

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

Do Hemlock and Tangalunga smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Vanilla and Sandalwood.

Is Hemlock or Tangalunga better for summer or winter?

Hemlock suits daytime wear; Tangalunga suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hemlock and Tangalunga?

Hemlock features Vanilla, Rum, Vinyl, Benzoin and Pink Pepper. Tangalunga has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Sweet Orange, Palm Leaf and Mango, heart notes of Champaca, Jasmine, Tuberose and Copaiba balm, a base of Civet, Sandalwood, Leather and Musk.