Fragrance comparison

Masaki Shiro vs Parliament

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 2,169 ratings analysed

3 wins

Masaki Shiro

Masaki Matsushima

3.822,162 votes

Rank #7,561 PowderyFloral

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37%scent match

Some overlap

Parliament

Parfums Genty

2.717 votes

Rank #65,168 FloralFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Masaki Shiro takes 3 of 5 categories.

Masaki Shiro
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on value for money, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Parliament
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Masaki Shiro3/5

Parliament1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Masaki ShiroMasaki Matsushima

ParliamentParfums Genty

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 2,162 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

2.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 34%Had 38%Want 28%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

53%Like

9%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

2,162 votes

0%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

43%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate43

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageParliament

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value65

Category winnerMasaki ShiroBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

floral86%

musky72%

iris58%

fresh44%

woody30%

floral100%

fruity92%

fresh84%

aquatic77%

musky69%

sweet61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both floral, musky and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Cotton FlowerCyclamen

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisRose

Base5-8 hrs

White MuskSpruce

Top20-30 mins

Water LilyMelonBlack CurrantCyclamenHiacynth

Heart2-3 hrs

PassionfruitJasmineRosePineapplePlum

Base4-6 hrs

MuskVetiverVanillaCedarSandalwoodIris

Category winnerMasaki ShiroLongest dry-down: 5-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter37

Day100

Night26

Spring75

Summer100

Fall25

Winter50

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex20

Women79

Work 41%Casual 38%Date 14%Party 6%

Men20

Unisex40

Women40

Casual 46%Work 29%Party 14%Date 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,561

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews50

Overall rank#65,168

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMasaki ShiroHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Masaki Shiro by Masaki Matsushima smells like fresh white linen drying under a cool northern sun. The opening delivers a crisp flash of cyclamen and airy cotton flower that immediately feels like luxury bath soap. As it warms on skin, powdery iris and a quiet petal rose create a soothing cosmetic cream texture. Crisp …

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Parfums Genty Parliament takes an unusual approach to men's fragrance. It hits the air with a crisp splash of cool melon and aquatic water lily. You get an immediate burst of juicy black currant that feels bright and summery. The heart turns surprisingly lush. Ripe passionfruit, tangy pineapple, and soft jasmine take …

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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, Masaki Shiro or Parliament?

Masaki Shiro takes 3 of 5 categories. Masaki Shiro is rated 3.82/5 from 2,162 votes; Parliament is rated 2.71/5 from 7 votes. Choose Masaki Shiro for a powdery and floral character. Wins on value for money, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Parliament for a floral and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Masaki Shiro or Parliament?

They last about the same: Masaki Shiro 57/100, Parliament 57/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Masaki Shiro or Parliament?

Projection is very close: Parliament 50/100, Masaki Shiro 48/100 for sillage.

Do Masaki Shiro and Parliament smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, musky and fresh accords. Common notes include Cyclamen, Iris and Rose.

Is Masaki Shiro or Parliament better for summer or winter?

Masaki Shiro suits daytime wear; Parliament suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Masaki Shiro and Parliament?

Masaki Shiro has top notes of Cotton Flower and Cyclamen, heart notes of Iris and Rose, a base of White Musk and Spruce. Parliament has top notes of Water Lily, Melon, Black Currant and Cyclamen, heart notes of Passionfruit, Jasmine, Rose and Pineapple, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Vanilla and Cedar.