Fragrance comparison

Celine vs Rue Pergolese

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 641 ratings analysed

Celine

Celine · 2001

3.90193 votes

Rank #11,220 FruityFloral

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40%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Rue Pergolese

CFFC Fragrances

4.12448 votes

Rank #3,892 FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rue Pergolese takes 5 of 8 categories.

Celine
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rue Pergolese
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Celine3/8

Rue Pergolese5/8

Ratings & consensus: Rue Pergolese
Community sentiment: Rue Pergolese
Longevity: Rue Pergolese
Sillage & projection: Celine
Value for money: Rue Pergolese
Versatility: Celine
Note pyramid (duration): Celine
Fragranxe ranking: Rue Pergolese

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CelineCeline

Rue PergoleseCFFC Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 193 votes

Have 45%Had 55%Want 0%

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

19%Love

49%Like

3%Ok

28%Dislike

1%Hate

193 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

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityRue Pergolese

SillageCeline

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value79

Category winnerRue PergoleseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral92%

woody84%

amber77%

sweet69%

aquatic61%

floral100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

white floral77%

green69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PearRed BerriesBlack CurrantViolet LeafBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

MagnoliaFreesiaJasmineIris

Base6-8 hrs

SandalwoodVanillaLabdanumIncenseAmbergris

Top15-30 mins

BergamotFreesiaBlack CurrantPeony

Heart2-3 hrs

TeaMagnoliaLilyJasmineRed Berries

Base4-6 hrs

MuskVanillaApricotAmber

Category winnerCelineLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter31

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day100

Night26

Category winnerCelineMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex5

Women86

Casual 40%Work 31%Date 19%Party 10%

Men1

Unisex3

Women96

Casual 43%Work 34%Date 15%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,220

PerfumerChristiane Plos, Jean Guichard

Launched2001

Reviews26

Overall rank#3,892

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews42

Category winnerRue PergoleseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Celine by Celine is a vibrant floral fruity fragrance that captures the optimistic spirit of early 2000s perfumery. The spray starts crisp. You get a juicy splash of ripe pear and tart red berries cut with leafy violet greens. Within fifteen minutes, the brisk fruitiness softens into a generous heart of dewy magnolia,…

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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, Celine or Rue Pergolese?

Rue Pergolese takes 5 of 8 categories. Celine is rated 3.90/5 from 193 votes; Rue Pergolese is rated 4.12/5 from 448 votes. Choose Celine for a fruity and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rue Pergolese for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Celine or Rue Pergolese?

Rue Pergolese lasts longest (Rue Pergolese 65/100, Celine 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Celine or Rue Pergolese?

Celine projects furthest (Celine 61/100, Rue Pergolese 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Celine and Rue Pergolese smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Black Currant, Bergamot and Magnolia.

Is Celine or Rue Pergolese better for summer or winter?

For summer, Celine is the stronger pick. For winter, Celine is the stronger pick. Celine suits daytime wear; Rue Pergolese suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Celine and Rue Pergolese?

Celine has top notes of Pear, Red Berries, Black Currant and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Magnolia, Freesia, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Labdanum and Incense. 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.