Fragrance comparison

Parliament Black Label vs Sin Poetry

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 38 ratings analysed

Parliament Black Label

Parfums Genty

4.002 votes

Rank #57,191 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Sin Poetry

Testament London · 2023

4.3936 votes

Rank #13,606 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sin Poetry takes 3 of 4 categories.

Parliament Black Label
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money.
Sin Poetry
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Parliament Black Label1/4

Sin Poetry3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Parliament Black LabelParfums Genty

Sin PoetryTestament London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

4.39/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 27%Had 9%Want 64%

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

50%Love

42%Like

6%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevitySin Poetry

SillageSin Poetry

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value44

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%

woody100%

musky91%

aromatic83%

powdery65%

fresh spicy48%

amber39%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and 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

Top

Black PepperCarawayPink PepperThymeCinnamonLemon

Heart

BergamotMandarin OrangeCardamon

Base

AmberLiquidambarWoody NotesAtlas CedarMuskCashmeranLabdanum

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Thyme and Cinnamon. 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

Spring50

Summer14

Fall93

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men42

Unisex54

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,191

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,606

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched2023

Reviews6

Category winnerSin PoetryHigher 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 →

Sin Poetry opens with a dry splash of lemon and a warm, dusty grating of cinnamon. As it settles, it reveals a dark base of Atlas cedar and cashmeran. It feels dry and spicy on skin, making it an excellent option for cool autumn nights when wearing heavy sweaters.

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 Sin Poetry?

Sin Poetry takes 3 of 4 categories. Parliament Black Label is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Sin Poetry is rated 4.39/5 from 36 votes. Choose Parliament Black Label for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Choose Sin Poetry for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Parliament Black Label or Sin Poetry?

Sin Poetry lasts longest (Sin Poetry 73/100, Parliament Black Label 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Parliament Black Label or Sin Poetry?

Sin Poetry projects furthest (Sin Poetry 69/100, Parliament Black Label 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Parliament Black Label and Sin Poetry smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and musky accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Thyme and Cinnamon.

Is Parliament Black Label or Sin Poetry better for summer or winter?

Parliament Black Label suits daytime wear; Sin Poetry suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Parliament Black Label and Sin Poetry?

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. Sin Poetry has top notes of Black Pepper, Caraway, Pink Pepper and Thyme, heart notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Cardamon, a base of Amber, Liquidambar, Woody Notes and Atlas Cedar.