Fragrance comparison

Delicate vs Pergola

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 246 ratings analysed

6 wins

Delicate

Boadicea the Victorious

4.01191 votes

Rank #7,765 FloralGreen

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36%scent match

Some overlap

Pergola

Exaltatum

4.0255 votes

Rank #16,230 GreenAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Delicate takes 6 of 7 categories.

Delicate
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pergola
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Delicate6/7

Pergola1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DelicateBoadicea the Victorious

PergolaExaltatum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 191 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.02/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 17%Had 6%Want 77%

Category winnerDelicateRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

191 votes

49%Love

24%Like

11%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

55 votes

Category winnerDelicateMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityDelicate

SillageDelicate

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value40

Category winnerPergolaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

green90%

fresh80%

mossy70%

woody60%

yellow floral50%

green100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

woody65%

fresh53%

earthy42%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both green, fresh and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrassWildflowersBellflowerCloverBergamot

Heart

NarcissusJasmineRose

Base

OakmossWoody NotesSandalwoodCinammon

Top20-30 mins

Green AccordPetitgrainGrassBergamotGinger

Heart3-4 hrs

NarcissusGalbanumHyacinthIvyViolet LeafMyrtleResedaLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8+ hrs

HayOakmossVetiverClary SagePatchouliBeeswaxStyrax

InformationalShared notesGrass, Bergamot, Narcissus and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Pergola, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer43

Fall85

Winter24

Day100

Night23

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter32

Day100

Night38

Category winnerDelicateMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men24

Unisex43

Women33

Men10

Unisex60

Women30

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,765

PerfumerJohn Stephen

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#16,230

PerfumerEglija Vaitkevice

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerDelicateHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Boadicea the Victorious Delicate rejects its soft name right from the initial spray. It opens with an abrasive, crushed green accord of wild grass, bitter clover, and bergamot that feels raw and electric. Within twenty minutes, the sharp pasture notes yield to a rich floral heart led by indolic jasmine and narcotic na…

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Pergola by Exaltatum captures the sensation of stepping under an ivy-covered garden trellis on a dewy morning. It opens with an invigorating rush of crushed green grass, zesty bergamot, and a bright spark of fresh ginger. As the initial freshness settles, a rich floral heart emerges, spotlighting natural narcissus, cr…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Delicate or Pergola?

Delicate takes 6 of 7 categories. Delicate is rated 4.01/5 from 191 votes; Pergola is rated 4.02/5 from 55 votes. Choose Delicate for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pergola for a green and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Delicate or Pergola?

Delicate lasts longest (Delicate 79/100, Pergola 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Delicate or Pergola?

Projection is very close: Delicate 70/100, Pergola 68/100 for sillage.

Do Delicate and Pergola smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, fresh and woody accords. Common notes include Grass, Bergamot, Narcissus and Oakmoss.

Is Delicate or Pergola better for summer or winter?

For summer, Delicate is the stronger pick. For winter, Pergola is the stronger pick. Delicate suits daytime wear; Pergola suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Delicate and Pergola?

Delicate has top notes of Grass, Wildflowers, Bellflower and Clover, heart notes of Narcissus, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Woody Notes, Sandalwood and Cinammon. Pergola has top notes of Green Accord, Petitgrain, Grass and Bergamot, heart notes of Narcissus, Galbanum, Hyacinth and Ivy, a base of Hay, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Clary Sage.