Fragrance comparison

Diamond vs Rue Pergolese

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 449 ratings analysed

Diamond

Extract

5.001 votes

Rank #50,852 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Rue Pergolese

CFFC Fragrances

4.12448 votes

Rank #4,251 FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Diamond
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Rue Pergolese
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Diamond2/4

Rue Pergolese2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DiamondExtract

Rue PergoleseCFFC Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%

4.12/ 5 · 448 votes

Have 29%Had 71%Want 0%

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

1 vote · too few to score

34%Love

54%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

448 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityDiamond

SillageRue Pergolese

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value79

Category winnerDiamondBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral92%

musky84%

vanilla77%

sweet69%

fresh61%

floral100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

white floral77%

green69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sweet OrangeBergamotRed Berries

Heart

PeonyTea Tree OilFreesia

Base

MuskVanillaAmbroxan

Top15-30 mins

BergamotFreesiaBlack CurrantPeony

Heart2-3 hrs

TeaMagnoliaLilyJasmineRed Berries

Base4-6 hrs

MuskVanillaApricotAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Red Berries, Peony and Freesia. Durations are only published for Rue Pergolese, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men1

Unisex3

Women96

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,852

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,251

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews42

Category winnerRue PergoleseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Extract Diamond delivers an energetic burst of sweet orange, zesty bergamot, and juicy red berries that instantly brightens your morning routine. As the sparkly citrus opening settles, the scent reveals a crisp floral heart of sweet peony and airy freesia, balanced by a unique touch of tea tree oil that adds a clean, …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Diamond or Rue Pergolese?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Diamond is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Rue Pergolese is rated 4.12/5 from 448 votes. Choose Diamond for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Rue Pergolese for a floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Diamond or Rue Pergolese?

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

Which projects more, Diamond or Rue Pergolese?

Rue Pergolese projects furthest (Rue Pergolese 57/100, Diamond 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diamond and Rue Pergolese smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Red Berries, Peony and Freesia.

Is Diamond or Rue Pergolese better for summer or winter?

Diamond suits day or night wear; Rue Pergolese suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Diamond and Rue Pergolese?

Diamond has top notes of Sweet Orange, Bergamot and Red Berries, heart notes of Peony, Tea Tree Oil and Freesia, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Ambroxan. 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.