Fragrance comparison

Le Seducteur vs Parliament Black Label

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 77 ratings analysed

4 wins

Le Seducteur

G. Nejman

4.2575 votes

Rank #10,528 AromaticWoody

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49%scent match

Some overlap

Parliament Black Label

Parfums Genty

4.002 votes

Rank #58,071 Fresh SpicyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le Seducteur takes 4 of 5 categories.

Le Seducteur
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.
Parliament Black Label
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money.

Le Seducteur4/5

Parliament Black Label1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le SeducteurG. Nejman

Parliament Black LabelParfums Genty

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 29%Had 15%Want 56%

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

52%Love

33%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

75 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

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLe Seducteur

SillageLe Seducteur

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerParliament Black LabelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

green65%

herbal53%

mossy42%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

musky69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

ArtemisiaRosemaryGalbanumBergamotMint

Heart2-4 hrs

ThymePatchouliNutmegGreen NotesCinnamon

Base8-12 hrs

PineMossLeatherHoneyMusk

Top20-30 mins

LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotCitrusesGuavaThymeRosemary

Heart2-3 hrs

CostusCashmere WoodPatchouliAldehydesNutmegCinnamonPink Pepper

Base4-6 hrs

MintCarawayAniseTangerineAmberMuskOakmossVanilla

Category winnerLe SeducteurLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring55

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Date 36%Casual 30%Work 18%Party 15%

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#10,528

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#58,071

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLe SeducteurHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Le Seducteur opens with a sharp, medicinal crackle of bitter artemisia, crushed mint, and green galbanum. Do not overspray this. The initial alcohol surge quickly gives way to a dense, resinous pine needle accord wrapped in stiff jacket leather and earthy patchouli. It feels rugged. Think of walking through a freezing…

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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, Le Seducteur or Parliament Black Label?

Le Seducteur takes 4 of 5 categories. Le Seducteur is rated 4.25/5 from 75 votes; Parliament Black Label is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Le Seducteur for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Parliament Black Label for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money.

Which lasts longer, Le Seducteur or Parliament Black Label?

Le Seducteur lasts longest (Le Seducteur 83/100, Parliament Black Label 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Le Seducteur or Parliament Black Label?

Le Seducteur projects furthest (Le Seducteur 80/100, Parliament Black Label 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Seducteur and Parliament Black Label smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Bergamot, Mint and Thyme.

Is Le Seducteur or Parliament Black Label better for summer or winter?

Le Seducteur suits evening wear; Parliament Black Label suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le Seducteur and Parliament Black Label?

Le Seducteur has top notes of Artemisia, Rosemary, Galbanum and Bergamot, heart notes of Thyme, Patchouli, Nutmeg and Green Notes, a base of Pine, Moss, Leather and Honey. 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.