Fragrance comparison

Velmos vs Parliament Black Label

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

4 wins

Velmos

Reeh Al Madinah

5.004 votes

Rank #26,889 LavenderFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Parliament Black Label

Parfums Genty

4.002 votes

Rank #55,376 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Velmos takes 4 of 4 categories.

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

Velmos4/4

Parliament Black Label0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VelmosReeh Al Madinah

Parliament Black LabelParfums Genty

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 80%Had 0%Want 20%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 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

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityVelmos

SillageVelmos

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value75

Category winnerVelmosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

fresh spicy86%

fresh72%

citrus58%

aromatic44%

herbal30%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

musky69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitrusTangerineBergamot

Heart

LavenderGinger

Base

PatchouliOakmoss

Top20-30 mins

LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotCitrusesGuavaThymeRosemary

Heart2-3 hrs

CostusCashmere WoodPatchouliAldehydesNutmegCinnamonPink Pepper

Base4-6 hrs

MintCarawayAniseTangerineAmberMuskOakmossVanilla

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Bergamot, Lavender and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Parliament Black Label, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night67

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

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#26,889

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#55,376

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVelmosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Velmos is a bright, easygoing aromatic fougere with a citrus first impression, soft lavender through the middle, and a mossy patchouli base that gives it more depth than a basic fresh scent. It wears clean, smooth, and lightly spicy, making it a strong fit for daily use, especially if you like modern blue-style fragra…

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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, Velmos or Parliament Black Label?

Velmos takes 4 of 4 categories. Velmos is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes; Parliament Black Label is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Velmos for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Parliament Black Label for a fresh spicy and citrus character.

Which lasts longer, Velmos or Parliament Black Label?

Velmos lasts longest (Velmos 85/100, Parliament Black Label 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Velmos or Parliament Black Label?

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

Do Velmos and Parliament Black Label smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Bergamot, Lavender and Patchouli.

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

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

What are the notes in Velmos and Parliament Black Label?

Velmos has top notes of Citrus, Tangerine and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender and Ginger, a base of Patchouli 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.