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Sharra vs Parliament Black Label

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

Updated 24 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sharra takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Sharra

    Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Parliament Black Label

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money.

Sharra3/4
Parliament Black Label1/4
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
SharraSharra Pagano
Parliament Black LabelParfums Genty
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.45/ 5 · 22 votes
Have 44%Had 11%Want 46%
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
55%Love
41%Like
0%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate

22 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
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage71
♥ Love / hate86
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevitySharra

SillageSharra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value58
¤ Price value75
Category winnerParliament Black LabelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
woody88%
green77%
fresh spicy65%
mossy53%
fresh42%
fresh spicy100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
woody77%
musky69%
soft spicy61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Top20-30 mins
LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotCitrusesGuavaThymeRosemary
Heart2-3 hrs
CostusCashmere WoodPatchouliAldehydesNutmegCinnamonPink Pepper
Base4-6 hrs
MintCarawayAniseTangerineAmberMuskOakmossVanilla
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
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night50
Spring–
Summer–
Fall–
Winter–
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex57
Women43
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#30,576

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#57,429

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSharraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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 →

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 →
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, Sharra or Parliament Black Label?

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

Which lasts longer, Sharra or Parliament Black Label?

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

Which projects more, Sharra or Parliament Black Label?

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

Do Sharra and Parliament Black Label smell similar?

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

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

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

What are the notes in Sharra and Parliament Black Label?

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

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