Fragrance comparison

Parliament Black Label vs Sharra

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 24 ratings analysed

Parliament Black Label

Parfums Genty

4.002 votes

Rank #57,491 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Sharra

Sharra Pagano

4.4522 votes

Rank #30,575 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sharra takes 3 of 4 categories.

Parliament Black Label
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money.
Sharra
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Parliament Black Label1/4

Sharra3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Parliament Black LabelParfums Genty

SharraSharra Pagano

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

4.45/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 44%Had 11%Want 46%

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

55%Love

41%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevitySharra

SillageSharra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value58

Category winnerParliament Black LabelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

musky69%

soft spicy61%

citrus100%

woody88%

green77%

fresh spicy65%

mossy53%

fresh42%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and woody

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

Notes

Green NotesWoody NotesBergamotCitrusesOakmoss

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Citruses and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Parliament Black Label, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men0

Unisex57

Women43

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,491

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,575

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerSharraHigher 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…

Reviews →

Sharra by Sharra Pagano is a rare, mossy chypre from the 1980s that pairs bright citrus with deep oakmoss. It is designed for women who appreciate classic, green structures. The scent behaves like a crisp, retro splash that settles into a dry, woody skin scent during warm spring days.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Parliament Black Label or Sharra?

Sharra takes 3 of 4 categories. Parliament Black Label is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Sharra is rated 4.45/5 from 22 votes. Choose Parliament Black Label for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Choose Sharra for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Parliament Black Label or Sharra?

Sharra lasts longest (Sharra 69/100, Parliament Black Label 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Parliament Black Label or Sharra?

Sharra projects furthest (Sharra 71/100, Parliament Black Label 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Parliament Black Label and Sharra smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Citruses and Oakmoss.

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

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

What are the notes in Parliament Black Label and Sharra?

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. Sharra features Green Notes, Woody Notes, Bergamot, Citruses and Oakmoss.