Fragrance comparison

Alien Man vs Parliament Black Label

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 1,862 ratings analysed

4 wins

Alien Man

Mugler

3.771,860 votes

Rank #3,750 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Parliament Black Label

Parfums Genty

4.002 votes

Rank #59,012 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alien Man takes 4 of 5 categories.

Alien Man
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Parliament Black Label
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money.

Alien Man4/5

Parliament Black Label1/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Alien Man
Sillage & projection: Alien Man
Value for money: Parliament Black Label
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Alien Man
Fragranxe ranking: Alien Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Alien ManMugler

Parliament Black LabelParfums Genty

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 1,860 votes

Have 58%Had 17%Want 25%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

35%Like

12%Ok

19%Dislike

2%Hate

1,860 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAlien Man

SillageAlien Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value75

Category winnerParliament Black LabelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

green69%

musky61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

musky69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

AniseDillMintLavenderBeechThymeLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

LeatherCashmere WoodOsmanthusPepperGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

White AmberCashmeranVanilla

Top20-30 mins

LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotCitrusesGuavaThymeRosemary

Heart2-3 hrs

CostusCashmere WoodPatchouliAldehydesNutmegCinnamonPink Pepper

Base4-6 hrs

MintCarawayAniseTangerineAmberMuskOakmossVanilla

Category winnerAlien ManLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day93

Night100

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex12

Women2

Casual 33%Work 28%Date 25%Party 14%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 38%Work 33%Date 18%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,750

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault

Launched—

Reviews206

Overall rank#59,012

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAlien ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mugler Alien Man delivers an unconventional woody aromatic punch that deliberately avoids standard blue shower-gel clichés. The first spray reveals sharp green dill, cool garden mint, and pungent star anise over bright lemon zest. Give it ten minutes. The herbal bite settles into smooth leather, dry cashmere wood, and…

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Parliament Black Label by Parfums Genty opens with an assertive burst of crisp bergamot, sharp lavender, and crushed rosemary. The initial spray delivers an energetic barbershop punch. Within twenty minutes, the bright citrus flash recedes into a warm, spicy core of nutmeg, pink pepper, and dry cashmere wood. Earthy o…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Alien Man or Parliament Black Label?

Alien Man takes 4 of 5 categories. Alien Man is rated 3.77/5 from 1,860 votes; Parliament Black Label is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Alien Man for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Parliament Black Label for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money.

Which lasts longer, Alien Man or Parliament Black Label?

Alien Man lasts longest (Alien Man 68/100, Parliament Black Label 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alien Man or Parliament Black Label?

Alien Man projects furthest (Alien Man 60/100, Parliament Black Label 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alien Man and Parliament Black Label smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Anise, Mint, Lavender and Thyme.

Is Alien Man or Parliament Black Label better for summer or winter?

Alien Man suits day or night wear; Parliament Black Label suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alien Man and Parliament Black Label?

Alien Man has top notes of Anise, Dill, Mint and Lavender, heart notes of Leather, Cashmere Wood, Osmanthus and Pepper, a base of White Amber, Cashmeran and Vanilla. Parliament Black Label has top notes of Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Citruses, heart notes of Costus, Cashmere Wood, Patchouli and Aldehydes, a base of Mint, Caraway, Anise and Tangerine.