Fragrance comparison

Musk vs Parliament Black Label

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 220 ratings analysed

5 wins

Musk

Denim

4.04218 votes

Rank #8,434 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Parliament Black Label

Parfums Genty

4.002 votes

Rank #58,234 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Musk takes 5 of 5 categories.

Musk
Choose it for a woody and patchouli 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.

Musk5/5

Parliament Black Label0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MuskDenim

Parliament Black LabelParfums Genty

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 218 votes

Have 68%Had 32%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

36%Love

44%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

218 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

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMusk

SillageMusk

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMuskBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

patchouli92%

earthy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

musky69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Citruses

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderMyrtle

Base6-8 hrs

PatchouliOriental Woodsy notesOakmoss

Top20-30 mins

LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotCitrusesGuavaThymeRosemary

Heart2-3 hrs

CostusCashmere WoodPatchouliAldehydesNutmegCinnamonPink Pepper

Base4-6 hrs

MintCarawayAniseTangerineAmberMuskOakmossVanilla

Category winnerMuskLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter98

Day100

Night79

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men97

Unisex3

Women1

Casual 43%Work 28%Date 18%Party 13%

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#8,434

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews31

Overall rank#58,234

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMuskHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Denim Musk is a rugged, old-school men's cologne built around brisk citruses, bitter Mediterranean myrtle, and deep, earthy patchouli. Spraying it delivers an immediate kick. The opening hits with sharp lemon and herbaceous lavender before drying into damp oakmoss and dry oriental wood notes. There is zero gourmand sw…

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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, Musk or Parliament Black Label?

Musk takes 5 of 5 categories. Musk is rated 4.04/5 from 218 votes; Parliament Black Label is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Musk for a woody and patchouli 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, Musk or Parliament Black Label?

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

Which projects more, Musk or Parliament Black Label?

Musk projects furthest (Musk 57/100, Parliament Black Label 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Musk and Parliament Black Label smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Citruses, Lavender, Patchouli and Oakmoss.

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

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

What are the notes in Musk and Parliament Black Label?

Musk has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Lavender and Myrtle, a base of Patchouli, Oriental Woodsy notes and Oakmoss. 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.