Parliament Black Label vs Potion
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Potion takes 3 of 5 categories.
Parliament Black LabelChoose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration.
PotionChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Parliament Black Label2/5
Potion3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Potion
- Sillage & projection
- Potion
- Value for money
- Parliament Black Label
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Parliament Black Label
- Fragranxe ranking
- Potion
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Parliament Black LabelParfums GentyPotionDSQUARED²Winner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%
4.15/ 5 · 1,474 votes
Have 43%Had 26%Want 31%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
41%Love
45%Like
2%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate
1,474 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPotion
SillagePotion
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerParliament Black LabelBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
woody77%
musky69%
soft spicy61%
amber100%
warm spicy92%
musky84%
cinnamon77%
woody69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, musky and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotCitrusesGuavaThymeRosemary
Heart2-3 hrs
CostusCashmere WoodPatchouliAldehydesNutmegCinnamonPink Pepper
Base4-6 hrs
MintCarawayAniseTangerineAmberMuskOakmossVanilla
Top15 to 30 minutes
AngelicaMintThyme
Heart2 to 3 hours
CinnamonPepperGentianaRose
Base3 to 5 hours
AmberCashmere WoodPatchouliMusk
Category winnerParliament Black LabelLongest dry-down: 4-6 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonNo season votes yet
Spring29
Summer10
Fall100
Winter93
Day85
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#63,342
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#1,225
PerfumerAnnick Menardo
Launched—
Reviews151
Category winnerPotionHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotParliament 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…
Reviews →Potion by DSQUARED² is a warm, aromatic woody fragrance built around amber, cinnamon, and distinctive herbal accents. Created by perfumer Annick Menardo and launched in 2011 as an Eau de Parfum, it opens with a curious mix of cool mint, aromatic thyme, and green angelica. As the opening settles, the heart reveals crac…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Parliament Black Label or Potion?
Potion takes 3 of 5 categories. Parliament Black Label is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Potion is rated 4.15/5 from 1,474 votes. Choose Parliament Black Label for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Choose Potion for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Parliament Black Label or Potion?
Potion lasts longest (Potion 66/100, Parliament Black Label 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Parliament Black Label or Potion?
Potion projects furthest (Potion 54/100, Parliament Black Label 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Parliament Black Label and Potion smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, musky and woody accords. Common notes include Thyme, Cashmere Wood, Patchouli and Cinnamon.
Is Parliament Black Label or Potion better for summer or winter?
Potion suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Parliament Black Label and Potion?
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. Potion has top notes of Angelica, Mint and Thyme, heart notes of Cinnamon, Pepper, Gentiana and Rose, a base of Amber, Cashmere Wood, Patchouli and Musk.
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