Fragrance comparison

Gentlemen vs Parliament Black Label

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 27 ratings analysed

5 wins

Gentlemen

Lee Cooper Originals

3.8825 votes

Rank #19,221 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Parliament Black Label

Parfums Genty

4.002 votes

Rank #57,655 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gentlemen takes 5 of 5 categories.

Gentlemen
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Parliament Black Label
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character.

Gentlemen5/5

Parliament Black Label0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GentlemenLee Cooper Originals

Parliament Black LabelParfums Genty

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 37%Had 27%Want 36%

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

20%Love

64%Like

0%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

25 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

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityGentlemen

SillageGentlemen

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value75

Category winnerGentlemenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

cinnamon84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

leather61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

musky69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CitrusesRosemaryCardamom

Heart2-3 hrs

CinnamonNutmegGinger

Base5-6 hrs

LeatherAmberMusk

Top20-30 mins

LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotCitrusesGuavaThymeRosemary

Heart2-3 hrs

CostusCashmere WoodPatchouliAldehydesNutmegCinnamonPink Pepper

Base4-6 hrs

MintCarawayAniseTangerineAmberMuskOakmossVanilla

Category winnerGentlemenLongest dry-down: 5-6 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall93

Winter47

Day100

Night43

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 36%Work 33%Date 19%Party 11%

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#19,221

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#57,655

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGentlemenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gentlemen by Lee Cooper Originals delivers an unexpected kick of dry spice and brisk citrus. The cardamom hits immediately. It opens with sharp citrus peels and brisk rosemary, though expect three minutes of stinging alcohol solvent before the oils settle down. Then the warmth unfolds. You get ground cinnamon and pung…

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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, Gentlemen or Parliament Black Label?

Gentlemen takes 5 of 5 categories. Gentlemen is rated 3.88/5 from 25 votes; Parliament Black Label is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Gentlemen for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Parliament Black Label for a fresh spicy and citrus character.

Which lasts longer, Gentlemen or Parliament Black Label?

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

Which projects more, Gentlemen or Parliament Black Label?

Gentlemen projects furthest (Gentlemen 61/100, Parliament Black Label 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gentlemen and Parliament Black Label smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Citruses, Rosemary, Cinnamon and Nutmeg.

Is Gentlemen or Parliament Black Label better for summer or winter?

Gentlemen suits daytime wear; Parliament Black Label suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gentlemen and Parliament Black Label?

Gentlemen has top notes of Citruses, Rosemary and Cardamom, heart notes of Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Ginger, a base of Leather, Amber and Musk. 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.