Fragrance comparison

RDLC for Men vs Parliament Black Label

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

RDLC for Men

Lee Cooper Originals

4.0023 votes

Rank #22,295 FruityMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

Parliament Black Label

Parfums Genty

4.002 votes

Rank #57,535 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

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 Label
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

RDLC for Men2/5

Parliament Black Label2/5

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

RDLC for MenLee Cooper Originals

Parliament Black LabelParfums Genty

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 47%Had 17%Want 36%

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

26%Love

61%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

23 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

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ 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

fruity100%

musky92%

cinnamon84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

powdery61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

musky69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Red AppleBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonAnise

Base5-7 hrs

MuskAmberWoodsy Notes

Top20-30 mins

LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotCitrusesGuavaThymeRosemary

Heart2-3 hrs

CostusCashmere WoodPatchouliAldehydesNutmegCinnamonPink Pepper

Base4-6 hrs

MintCarawayAniseTangerineAmberMuskOakmossVanilla

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter67

Day64

Night100

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

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#22,295

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#57,535

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRDLC for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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, RDLC for Men or Parliament Black Label?

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

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

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

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

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

Do RDLC for Men and Parliament Black Label smell similar?

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

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

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

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

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. 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.