Fragrance comparison

Citrine vs Rue Pergolese Night

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 40 ratings analysed

Citrine

Junaid Jamshed

5.003 votes

Rank #27,641 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Rue Pergolese Night

CFFC Fragrances

3.8137 votes

Rank #25,986 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Citrine
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Rue Pergolese Night
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Citrine2/4

Rue Pergolese Night2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CitrineJunaid Jamshed

Rue Pergolese NightCFFC Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 41%Had 0%Want 59%

3.81/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 29%Had 23%Want 48%

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

3 votes · too few to score

14%Love

65%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityCitrine

SillageCitrine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value78

Category winnerRue Pergolese NightBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

tropical84%

white floral77%

fresh69%

iris61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

musky84%

powdery77%

tropical69%

floral61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and tropical

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LitchiKiwiQuince

Heart

White ChocolateJasmine

Base

Orris RootMuskWoody Notes

Top15-25 mins

LitchiKiwiQuince

Heart2-4 hrs

White ChocolateOrchidJasmine

Base5-7 hrs

White MuskOrrisPrecious Woods

InformationalShared notesLitchi, Kiwi, Quince and White Chocolate. Durations are only published for Rue Pergolese Night, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring39

Summer17

Fall100

Winter72

Day58

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

Date 32%Casual 28%Party 27%Work 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,641

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#25,986

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerRue Pergolese NightHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Citrine is a fruity gourmand scent for women that features a playful mix of litchi, kiwi, and quince. As it warms on the skin, notes of white chocolate and jasmine create a sweet, youthful presence. It is a lighthearted choice for casual outings or high school wear when you want something fun and approachable.

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Rue Pergolese Night by CFFC Fragrances is an unapologetic sugar rush that leans directly into playful dessert territory. The first spray releases a tangy burst of kiwi, litchi, and tart quince that feels bright and juicy. Give it ten minutes. Once the initial alcohol punch evaporates, melted white chocolate and soft j…

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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, Citrine or Rue Pergolese Night?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Citrine is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes; Rue Pergolese Night is rated 3.81/5 from 37 votes. Choose Citrine for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Rue Pergolese Night for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Citrine or Rue Pergolese Night?

Citrine lasts longest (Citrine 56/100, Rue Pergolese Night 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Citrine or Rue Pergolese Night?

Citrine projects furthest (Citrine 60/100, Rue Pergolese Night 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Citrine and Rue Pergolese Night smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and tropical accords. Common notes include Litchi, Kiwi, Quince and White Chocolate.

Is Citrine or Rue Pergolese Night better for summer or winter?

Citrine suits evening wear; Rue Pergolese Night suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Citrine and Rue Pergolese Night?

Citrine has top notes of Litchi, Kiwi and Quince, heart notes of White Chocolate and Jasmine, a base of Orris Root, Musk and Woody Notes. Rue Pergolese Night has top notes of Litchi, Kiwi and Quince, heart notes of White Chocolate, Orchid and Jasmine, a base of White Musk, Orris and Precious Woods.