Fragrance comparison

Temptation vs Parliament Black Label

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 11 ratings analysed

Temptation

Denim

3.229 votes

Rank #62,435 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

1 wins

Parliament Black Label

Parfums Genty

4.002 votes

Rank #58,234 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Parliament Black Label takes 1 of 5 categories.

Temptation
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Parliament Black Label
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Temptation0/5

Parliament Black Label1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TemptationDenim

Parliament Black LabelParfums Genty

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.22/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 17%Had 50%Want 33%

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

22%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

22%Hate

9 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

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

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

citrus65%

lavender53%

vanilla42%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

musky69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

ThymeCitrusesMint

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderCedar

Base4-6 hrs

Tonka BeanMusk

Top20-30 mins

LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotCitrusesGuavaThymeRosemary

Heart2-3 hrs

CostusCashmere WoodPatchouliAldehydesNutmegCinnamonPink Pepper

Base4-6 hrs

MintCarawayAniseTangerineAmberMuskOakmossVanilla

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day69

Night100

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 44%Work 24%Date 21%Party 12%

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#62,435

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#58,234

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerParliament Black LabelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Denim Temptation opens with a sharp, brisk burst of garden mint, zesty citruses, and rustic wild thyme. The first spray delivers an unapologetic kick of alcohol that quickly softens into an invigorating herbal cloud. Within ten minutes, clean floral lavender joins dry pencil-shavings cedar to create a classic barbersh…

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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, Temptation or Parliament Black Label?

Parliament Black Label takes 1 of 5 categories. Temptation is rated 3.22/5 from 9 votes; Parliament Black Label is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Temptation for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Parliament Black Label for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Which lasts longer, Temptation or Parliament Black Label?

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

Which projects more, Temptation or Parliament Black Label?

Projection is very close: Temptation 50/100, Parliament Black Label 50/100 for sillage.

Do Temptation and Parliament Black Label smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Thyme, Citruses, Mint and Lavender.

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

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

What are the notes in Temptation and Parliament Black Label?

Temptation has top notes of Thyme, Citruses and Mint, heart notes of Lavender and Cedar, a base of Tonka Bean and Musk. 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.