Fragrance comparison

Samah Royale vs Parliament

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

4 wins

Samah Royale

Riiffs Perfumes

3.333 votes

Rank #63,389 AmberSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Parliament

Parfums Genty

2.717 votes

Rank #65,702 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Samah Royale takes 4 of 4 categories.

Samah Royale
Choose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Parliament
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Samah Royale4/4

Parliament0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Samah RoyaleRiiffs Perfumes

ParliamentParfums Genty

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 16%Had 5%Want 79%

2.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 34%Had 38%Want 28%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

0%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

43%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate43

Category winners

LongevitySamah Royale

SillageSamah Royale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value65

Category winnerSamah RoyaleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

citrus77%

animalic69%

ozonic61%

floral100%

fruity92%

fresh84%

aquatic77%

musky69%

sweet61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Blood OrangeMelonSweet Notes

Heart

Dried FruitsAmberPassionfruit

Base

AmbergrisSandalwoodVanilla

Top20-30 mins

Water LilyMelonBlack CurrantCyclamenHiacynth

Heart2-3 hrs

PassionfruitJasmineRosePineapplePlum

Base4-6 hrs

MuskVetiverVanillaCedarSandalwoodIris

InformationalShared notesMelon, Passionfruit, Sandalwood and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Parliament, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring75

Summer100

Fall25

Winter50

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men20

Unisex40

Women40

Casual 46%Work 29%Party 14%Date 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,389

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#65,702

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSamah RoyaleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Samah Royale opens with a juicy mix of blood orange and melon, then settles into a sweeter ambery core with dried fruit, passionfruit and soft vanilla. It reads fruity, warm and slightly aquatic at first, with a woody amber base underneath. This looks best suited to shoppers who enjoy sweet amber fragrances with a bri…

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Parfums Genty Parliament takes an unusual approach to men's fragrance. It hits the air with a crisp splash of cool melon and aquatic water lily. You get an immediate burst of juicy black currant that feels bright and summery. The heart turns surprisingly lush. Ripe passionfruit, tangy pineapple, and soft jasmine take …

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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, Samah Royale or Parliament?

Samah Royale takes 4 of 4 categories. Samah Royale is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; Parliament is rated 2.71/5 from 7 votes. Choose Samah Royale for a amber and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Parliament for a floral and fruity character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Samah Royale or Parliament?

Samah Royale lasts longest (Samah Royale 67/100, Parliament 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Samah Royale or Parliament?

Samah Royale projects furthest (Samah Royale 58/100, Parliament 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Samah Royale and Parliament smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Melon, Passionfruit, Sandalwood and Vanilla.

Is Samah Royale or Parliament better for summer or winter?

Samah Royale suits daytime wear; Parliament suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Samah Royale and Parliament?

Samah Royale has top notes of Blood Orange, Melon and Sweet Notes, heart notes of Dried Fruits, Amber and Passionfruit, a base of Ambergris, Sandalwood and Vanilla. Parliament has top notes of Water Lily, Melon, Black Currant and Cyclamen, heart notes of Passionfruit, Jasmine, Rose and Pineapple, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Vanilla and Cedar.