Fragrance comparison

Dryad vs Pergola

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 672 ratings analysed

6 wins

Dryad

Papillon Artisan Perfumes

4.15617 votes

Rank #2,400 AromaticGreen

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53%scent match

Some overlap

Pergola

Exaltatum

4.0255 votes

Rank #14,571 GreenAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dryad takes 6 of 8 categories.

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

Dryad6/8

Pergola2/8

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DryadPapillon Artisan Perfumes

PergolaExaltatum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 617 votes

Have 31%Had 8%Want 61%

4.02/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 17%Had 6%Want 77%

Category winnerDryadRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

28%Like

11%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

617 votes

49%Love

24%Like

11%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

55 votes

Category winnerDryadMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityPergola

SillagePergola

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value40

Category winnerDryadBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

green92%

earthy84%

woody77%

balsamic69%

mossy61%

green100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

woody65%

fresh53%

earthy42%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both green, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

GalbanumTarragonClary SageThymeBitter OrangeCitronBergamot

Heart3-4 hrs

NarcissusOrris RootCostusApricotOrange BlossomLavender

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossVetiverPeru BalsamBenzoinStyrax

Top20-30 mins

Green AccordPetitgrainGrassBergamotGinger

Heart3-4 hrs

NarcissusGalbanumHyacinthIvyViolet LeafMyrtleResedaLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8+ hrs

HayOakmossVetiverClary SagePatchouliBeeswaxStyrax

Category winnerDryadLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer57

Fall0

Winter38

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter32

Day100

Night32

Category winnerDryadMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex74

Women16

Casual 37%Work 32%Date 21%Party 11%

Men10

Unisex60

Women30

Casual 41%Work 33%Date 18%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,400

PerfumerLiz Moores

Launched—

Reviews106

Overall rank#14,571

PerfumerEglija Vaitkevice

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerDryadHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Papillon Artisan Perfumes Dryad captures the wild, untamed spirit of an overgrown temperate forest in late spring. It opens with an electric shock of bitter galbanum, aromatic tarragon, and tart bergamot that hits the nose with sharp herbal bite. Within twenty minutes, the initial shock softens into dusty narcissus, p…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dryad or Pergola?

Dryad takes 6 of 8 categories. Dryad is rated 4.15/5 from 617 votes; Pergola is rated 4.02/5 from 55 votes. Choose Dryad for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pergola for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dryad or Pergola?

They last about the same: Pergola 72/100, Dryad 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Dryad or Pergola?

Pergola projects furthest (Pergola 68/100, Dryad 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dryad and Pergola smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Clary Sage, Bergamot and Narcissus.

Is Dryad or Pergola better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Dryad and Pergola?

Dryad has top notes of Galbanum, Tarragon, Clary Sage and Thyme, heart notes of Narcissus, Orris Root, Costus and Apricot, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Peru Balsam and Benzoin. 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.