Fragrance comparison

C' Est Rien Que du Bonheur vs Rue Pergolese

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 495 ratings analysed

C' Est Rien Que du Bonheur

Marina Marinof

4.1147 votes

Rank #25,110 FloralWoody

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49%scent match

Some overlap

Rue Pergolese

CFFC Fragrances

4.12448 votes

Rank #4,072 FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.

C' Est Rien Que du Bonheur
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Rue Pergolese
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

C' Est Rien Que du Bonheur4/8

Rue Pergolese4/8

Ratings & consensus: Rue Pergolese
Community sentiment: Rue Pergolese
Longevity: C' Est Rien Que du Bonheur
Sillage & projection: C' Est Rien Que du Bonheur
Value for money: Rue Pergolese
Versatility: C' Est Rien Que du Bonheur
Note pyramid (duration): C' Est Rien Que du Bonheur
Fragranxe ranking: Rue Pergolese

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

C' Est Rien Que du BonheurMarina Marinof

Rue PergoleseCFFC Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 29%Had 39%Want 32%

4.12/ 5 · 448 votes

Have 29%Had 71%Want 0%

Category winnerRue PergoleseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

40%Like

9%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

47 votes

34%Love

54%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

448 votes

Category winnerRue PergoleseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityC' Est Rien Que du Bonheur

SillageC' Est Rien Que du Bonheur

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value79

Category winnerRue PergoleseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

fresh84%

fruity77%

white floral69%

powdery61%

floral100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

white floral77%

green69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both floral, fruity and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Red BerriesJasmineVioletLily

Heart2 to 4 hours

PeonyMagnoliaFreesia

Base4 to 7 hours

CedarSandalwoodVetiverMusk

Top15-30 mins

BergamotFreesiaBlack CurrantPeony

Heart2-3 hrs

TeaMagnoliaLilyJasmineRed Berries

Base4-6 hrs

MuskVanillaApricotAmber

Category winnerC' Est Rien Que du BonheurLongest dry-down: 4 to 7 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring47

Summer60

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night45

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day100

Night20

Category winnerC' Est Rien Que du BonheurMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex11

Women89

Men1

Unisex3

Women96

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,110

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#4,072

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews42

Category winnerRue PergoleseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

C' Est Rien Que du Bonheur by Marina Marinof is a bright floral fragrance built around a fresh bouquet and a grounded woody base. It opens with an airy flash of violet, lily, and sweet red berries before settling into a rich floral core led by jasmine, peony, magnolia, and crisp freesia. As the florals soften, warm sa…

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Rue Pergolese by CFFC Fragrances is an energetic floral fruity fragrance originally created in 1996. It opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, dewy freesia, and tart black currant. As the alcohol settles on your skin, crisp peony and green tea step forward, creating the distinct impression of luxury fruit shampoo and f…

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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, C' Est Rien Que du Bonheur or Rue Pergolese?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. C' Est Rien Que du Bonheur is rated 4.11/5 from 47 votes; Rue Pergolese is rated 4.12/5 from 448 votes. Choose C' Est Rien Que du Bonheur for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Rue Pergolese for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, C' Est Rien Que du Bonheur or Rue Pergolese?

They last about the same: C' Est Rien Que du Bonheur 67/100, Rue Pergolese 65/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, C' Est Rien Que du Bonheur or Rue Pergolese?

C' Est Rien Que du Bonheur projects furthest (C' Est Rien Que du Bonheur 61/100, Rue Pergolese 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do C' Est Rien Que du Bonheur and Rue Pergolese smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and white floral accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Jasmine, Lily and Peony.

Is C' Est Rien Que du Bonheur or Rue Pergolese better for summer or winter?

For summer, C' Est Rien Que du Bonheur is the stronger pick. For winter, C' Est Rien Que du Bonheur is the stronger pick. C' Est Rien Que du Bonheur suits daytime wear; Rue Pergolese suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in C' Est Rien Que du Bonheur and Rue Pergolese?

C' Est Rien Que du Bonheur has top notes of Red Berries, Jasmine, Violet and Lily, heart notes of Peony, Magnolia and Freesia, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Musk. Rue Pergolese has top notes of Bergamot, Freesia, Black Currant and Peony, heart notes of Tea, Magnolia, Lily and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Apricot and Amber.