Fragrance comparison

Nobility vs Parliament Black Label

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 4 ratings analysed

3 wins

Nobility

Gulf Orchid

4.002 votes

Rank #56,435 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Parliament Black Label

Parfums Genty

4.002 votes

Rank #55,802 Fresh SpicyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nobility takes 3 of 5 categories.

Nobility
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Parliament Black Label
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Nobility3/5

Parliament Black Label1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NobilityGulf Orchid

Parliament Black LabelParfums Genty

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 12%Had 0%Want 88%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNobility

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNobilityBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

amber69%

patchouli61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

musky69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Cashmere WoodBergamotCitruses

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliLavenderBalsamic Notes

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverOakmossAmbergris

Top20-30 mins

LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotCitrusesGuavaThymeRosemary

Heart2-3 hrs

CostusCashmere WoodPatchouliAldehydesNutmegCinnamonPink Pepper

Base4-6 hrs

MintCarawayAniseTangerineAmberMuskOakmossVanilla

Category winnerNobilityLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night44

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Work 40%Casual 33%Date 16%Party 12%

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#56,435

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,802

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerParliament Black LabelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nobility by Gulf Orchid cuts through the air with instant clarity. The bergamot hits immediately. Tart citruses join a soft blanket of cashmere wood, creating a dry and comforting opening rather than a juicy splash. Within twenty minutes, the bright zest calms down. Earthy patchouli and herbal lavender take over the m…

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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, Nobility or Parliament Black Label?

Nobility takes 3 of 5 categories. Nobility is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Parliament Black Label is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Nobility for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Parliament Black Label for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Which lasts longer, Nobility or Parliament Black Label?

Nobility lasts longest (Nobility 70/100, Parliament Black Label 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nobility or Parliament Black Label?

Projection is very close: Nobility 50/100, Parliament Black Label 50/100 for sillage.

Do Nobility and Parliament Black Label smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cashmere Wood, Bergamot, Citruses and Patchouli.

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

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

What are the notes in Nobility and Parliament Black Label?

Nobility has top notes of Cashmere Wood, Bergamot and Citruses, heart notes of Patchouli, Lavender and Balsamic Notes, a base of Vetiver, Oakmoss and Ambergris. 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.