Fragrance comparison

L’Eau vs Parliament Black Label

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,890 ratings analysed

3 wins

L’Eau

Serge Lutens · 2009

3.701,888 votes

Rank #2,953 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Parliament Black Label

Parfums Genty

4.002 votes

Rank #57,589 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L’Eau takes 3 of 4 categories.

L’Eau
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Parliament Black Label
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money.

L’Eau3/4

Parliament Black Label1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L’EauSerge Lutens

Parliament Black LabelParfums Genty

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 1,888 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

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

28%Love

42%Like

21%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

263 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

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityL’Eau

SillageL’Eau

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value75

Category winnerParliament Black LabelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh84%

aldehydic77%

green69%

musky61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

musky69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AldehydesCitrusesMintMuskClary SageMagnolia

No top / heart / base split published

Top20-30 mins

LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotCitrusesGuavaThymeRosemary

Heart2-3 hrs

CostusCashmere WoodPatchouliAldehydesNutmegCinnamonPink Pepper

Base4-6 hrs

MintCarawayAniseTangerineAmberMuskOakmossVanilla

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Citruses, Mint and Musk. Durations are only published for Parliament Black Label, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer100

Fall38

Winter27

Day100

Night27

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex64

Women21

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#2,953

PerfumerChristopher Sheldrake, Serge Lutens

Launched2009

Reviews164

Overall rank#57,589

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerL’EauHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L’Eau Serge Lutens is a masterpiece of minimalist perfumery. Designed as an anti-perfume, it leans into the sharp, cooling crispness of white mint, clean aldehydes, and citrus. It mimics the sensation of slipping into freshly laundered cotton sheets on a humid morning. This unisex fragrance provides a serene, unobtrus…

Reviews →

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, L’Eau or Parliament Black Label?

L’Eau takes 3 of 4 categories. L’Eau is rated 3.70/5 from 1,888 votes; Parliament Black Label is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose L’Eau for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Parliament Black Label for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money.

Which lasts longer, L’Eau or Parliament Black Label?

L’Eau lasts longest (L’Eau 63/100, Parliament Black Label 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L’Eau or Parliament Black Label?

Projection is very close: L’Eau 51/100, Parliament Black Label 50/100 for sillage.

Do L’Eau and Parliament Black Label smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and musky accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Citruses, Mint and Musk.

Is L’Eau or Parliament Black Label better for summer or winter?

L’Eau suits daytime wear; Parliament Black Label suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L’Eau and Parliament Black Label?

L’Eau features Aldehydes, Citruses, Mint, Musk and Clary Sage. 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.