Fragrance comparison

Natsuko vs Parliament

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 11 ratings analysed

3 wins

Natsuko

Marc de la Morandiere

4.254 votes

Rank #55,565 IrisPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Parliament

Parfums Genty

2.717 votes

Rank #64,945 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Natsuko takes 3 of 3 categories.

Natsuko
Choose it for a iris and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking.
Parliament
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Natsuko3/3

Parliament0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NatsukoMarc de la Morandiere

ParliamentParfums Genty

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 14%Had 32%Want 55%

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

25%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate43

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNatsuko

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value65

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

powdery92%

woody84%

floral77%

citrus69%

white floral61%

floral100%

fruity92%

fresh84%

aquatic77%

musky69%

sweet61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

OrangeMyrtleMelon

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisJasmineRoseLilac

Base6-8 hrs

SandalwoodMusk

Top20-30 mins

Water LilyMelonBlack CurrantCyclamenHiacynth

Heart2-3 hrs

PassionfruitJasmineRosePineapplePlum

Base4-6 hrs

MuskVetiverVanillaCedarSandalwoodIris

Category winnerNatsukoLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night33

Spring75

Summer100

Fall25

Winter50

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Work 38%Casual 34%Date 18%Party 10%

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#55,565

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,945

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNatsukoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Natsuko by Marc de la Morandiere delivers a crisp, green floral experience rooted in classic French perfumery. The first spray releases a brisk splash of bitter orange peel and watery melon, tempered by the herbal bite of wild myrtle. It feels brisk. Within twenty minutes, the initial aquatic sharpness softens into an…

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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, Natsuko or Parliament?

Natsuko takes 3 of 3 categories. Natsuko is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Parliament is rated 2.71/5 from 7 votes. Choose Natsuko for a iris and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Choose Parliament for a floral and fruity character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which projects more, Natsuko or Parliament?

Natsuko projects furthest (Natsuko 100/100, Parliament 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Natsuko and Parliament smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Melon, Iris, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Natsuko or Parliament better for summer or winter?

Natsuko suits daytime wear; Parliament suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Natsuko and Parliament?

Natsuko has top notes of Orange, Myrtle and Melon, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine, Rose and Lilac, a base of Sandalwood and Musk. 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.