Fragrance comparison

Pyrgos vs Parliament Black Label

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 49 ratings analysed

4 wins

Pyrgos

Sigilli

3.8747 votes

Rank #11,600 Fresh SpicyAnis

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Parliament Black Label

Parfums Genty

4.002 votes

Rank #55,691 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pyrgos takes 4 of 4 categories.

Pyrgos
Choose it for a fresh spicy and anis character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Parliament Black Label
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character.

Pyrgos4/4

Parliament Black Label0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PyrgosSigilli

Parliament Black LabelParfums Genty

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 28%Had 6%Want 66%

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

41%Love

35%Like

0%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

17 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

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityPyrgos

SillagePyrgos

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value75

Category winnerPyrgosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

anis92%

soft spicy84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

cinnamon61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

musky69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and soft spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

WatercressBergamotLavender

Heart

AniseOreganoCinnamon

Base

Spices

Top20-30 mins

LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotCitrusesGuavaThymeRosemary

Heart2-3 hrs

CostusCashmere WoodPatchouliAldehydesNutmegCinnamonPink Pepper

Base4-6 hrs

MintCarawayAniseTangerineAmberMuskOakmossVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Anise 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

Spring80

Summer80

Fall100

Winter20

Day100

Night–

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

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#11,600

PerfumerEnrico Buccella

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#55,691

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPyrgosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pyrgos is an unusual aromatic spice scent built around hot anise, cinnamon and herbs. It opens brisk and green with bergamot, lavender and watercress, then quickly turns red-hot, sweet, peppery and slightly medicinal, with oregano giving it a camphorous bite. It suits wearers who enjoy character more than softness. De…

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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, Pyrgos or Parliament Black Label?

Pyrgos takes 4 of 4 categories. Pyrgos is rated 3.87/5 from 47 votes; Parliament Black Label is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Pyrgos for a fresh spicy and anis character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Parliament Black Label for a fresh spicy and citrus character.

Which lasts longer, Pyrgos or Parliament Black Label?

Pyrgos lasts longest (Pyrgos 77/100, Parliament Black Label 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pyrgos or Parliament Black Label?

Pyrgos projects furthest (Pyrgos 63/100, Parliament Black Label 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pyrgos and Parliament Black Label smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and soft spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Anise and Cinnamon.

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

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

What are the notes in Pyrgos and Parliament Black Label?

Pyrgos has top notes of Watercress, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Anise, Oregano and Cinnamon, a base of Spices. 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.