Fragrance comparison

Esprit d'Amouage vs Rue Pergolese

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 551 ratings analysed

Esprit d'Amouage

Amouage

4.04103 votes

Rank #26,171 FruityAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

4 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 4 of 7 categories.

Esprit d'Amouage
Choose it for a fruity and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Rue Pergolese
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Esprit d'Amouage3/7

Rue Pergolese4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Esprit d'AmouageAmouage

Rue PergoleseCFFC Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 103 votes

Have 58%Had 42%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

36%Love

48%Like

1%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

103 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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityEsprit d'Amouage

SillageEsprit d'Amouage

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value79

Category winnerRue PergoleseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

amber92%

floral84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

floral100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

white floral77%

green69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both fruity, floral and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bay LeafRed BerriesApricotCardamom

Heart

FreesiaRed RoseMagnoliaJasmine

Base

SandalwoodBenzoinAmberLabdanumVanilla

Top15-30 mins

BergamotFreesiaBlack CurrantPeony

Heart2-3 hrs

TeaMagnoliaLilyJasmineRed Berries

Base4-6 hrs

MuskVanillaApricotAmber

InformationalShared notesRed Berries, Apricot, Freesia and Magnolia. Durations are only published for Rue Pergolese, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer100

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night36

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day100

Night26

Category winnerEsprit d'AmouageMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex38

Women63

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#26,171

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,892

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews42

Category winnerRue PergoleseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Esprit d'Amouage is a vintage Oriental Floral fragrance that pairs the cool, aromatic bite of cardamom and bay leaf with a warm, resinous base of benzoin and amber. Released in 2004, it balances bright red berries and apricot against a dense, slow-burning heart of red rose and magnolia, making it ideal for brisk autum…

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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, Esprit d'Amouage or Rue Pergolese?

Rue Pergolese takes 4 of 7 categories. Esprit d'Amouage is rated 4.04/5 from 103 votes; Rue Pergolese is rated 4.12/5 from 448 votes. Choose Esprit d'Amouage for a fruity and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Rue Pergolese for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Esprit d'Amouage or Rue Pergolese?

Esprit d'Amouage lasts longest (Esprit d'Amouage 73/100, Rue Pergolese 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Esprit d'Amouage or Rue Pergolese?

Esprit d'Amouage projects furthest (Esprit d'Amouage 70/100, Rue Pergolese 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Esprit d'Amouage and Rue Pergolese smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Apricot, Freesia and Magnolia.

Is Esprit d'Amouage or Rue Pergolese better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Esprit d'Amouage and Rue Pergolese?

Esprit d'Amouage has top notes of Bay Leaf, Red Berries, Apricot and Cardamom, heart notes of Freesia, Red Rose, Magnolia and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin, Amber and Labdanum. 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.