Fragrance comparison

Parliament Black Label vs RDLC for Men

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

Parliament Black Label

Parfums Genty

4.002 votes

Rank #57,589 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

RDLC for Men

Lee Cooper Originals

4.0023 votes

Rank #22,295 FruityMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Parliament Black Label
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
RDLC for Men
Choose it for a fruity and musky character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Parliament Black Label2/5

RDLC for Men2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Parliament Black LabelParfums Genty

RDLC for MenLee Cooper Originals

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

4.00/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 47%Had 17%Want 36%

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

26%Love

61%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityParliament Black Label

SillageParliament Black Label

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

musky69%

soft spicy61%

fruity100%

musky92%

cinnamon84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

powdery61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotCitrusesGuavaThymeRosemary

Heart2-3 hrs

CostusCashmere WoodPatchouliAldehydesNutmegCinnamonPink Pepper

Base4-6 hrs

MintCarawayAniseTangerineAmberMuskOakmossVanilla

Top15-30 mins

Red AppleBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonAnise

Base5-7 hrs

MuskAmberWoodsy Notes

Category winnerRDLC for MenLongest dry-down: 5-7 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night50

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter67

Day64

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 38%Work 33%Date 18%Party 13%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Party 38%Casual 30%Date 22%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,589

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,295

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerRDLC for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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RDLC for Men by Lee Cooper Originals delivers an energetic, sweet blast designed for cold evenings and lively nights out. The initial spray hits hard with crisp red apple and bright bergamot before settling into a warm, spicy heart of ground cinnamon and cool star anise. It is unapologetically bold. You get a solid do…

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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, Parliament Black Label or RDLC for Men?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Parliament Black Label is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; RDLC for Men is rated 4.00/5 from 23 votes. Choose Parliament Black Label for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Choose RDLC for Men for a fruity and musky character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Parliament Black Label or RDLC for Men?

They last about the same: Parliament Black Label 60/100, RDLC for Men 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Parliament Black Label or RDLC for Men?

Projection is very close: Parliament Black Label 50/100, RDLC for Men 49/100 for sillage.

Do Parliament Black Label and RDLC for Men smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cinnamon, Anise and Amber.

Is Parliament Black Label or RDLC for Men better for summer or winter?

Parliament Black Label suits daytime wear; RDLC for Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Parliament Black Label and RDLC for Men?

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. RDLC for Men has top notes of Red Apple and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon and Anise, a base of Musk, Amber and Woodsy Notes.