Fragrance comparison

Gothic Bluebell vs Pergola

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 69 ratings analysed

Gothic Bluebell

Union

3.9314 votes

Rank #23,012 GreenFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Pergola

Exaltatum

4.0255 votes

Rank #15,149 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pergola takes 4 of 6 categories.

Gothic Bluebell
Choose it for a green and floral character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Pergola
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gothic Bluebell2/6

Pergola4/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gothic BluebellUnion

PergolaExaltatum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 12%Had 0%Want 88%

4.02/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 17%Had 6%Want 77%

Category winnerPergolaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

29%Like

7%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

49%Love

24%Like

11%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

55 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityPergola

SillagePergola

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value40

Category winnerGothic BluebellBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

floral90%

ozonic80%

fresh spicy70%

woody60%

yellow floral50%

green100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

woody65%

fresh53%

earthy42%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both green, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

HyacinthNarcissusOakViolet LeafIvyBellflower

No top / heart / base split published

Top20-30 mins

Green AccordPetitgrainGrassBergamotGinger

Heart3-4 hrs

NarcissusGalbanumHyacinthIvyViolet LeafMyrtleResedaLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8+ hrs

HayOakmossVetiverClary SagePatchouliBeeswaxStyrax

Category winnerGothic BluebellLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring38

Summer13

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night47

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter32

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex0

Women67

Casual 40%Work 34%Date 17%Party 9%

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#23,012

PerfumerAnastasia Brozler

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#15,149

PerfumerEglija Vaitkevice

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerPergolaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Union Gothic Bluebell smells nothing like a polite, sugary spring bouquet. This is an earthy, moody green scent. It hits your nose with damp ivy, crushed violet leaf, and raw bellflower. You immediately notice a sharp, rubbery snap on first spray. Give it ten minutes. The scent quickly settles into bitter hyacinth ste…

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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, Gothic Bluebell or Pergola?

Pergola takes 4 of 6 categories. Gothic Bluebell is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes; Pergola is rated 4.02/5 from 55 votes. Choose Gothic Bluebell for a green and floral character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Pergola for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gothic Bluebell or Pergola?

Pergola lasts longest (Pergola 72/100, Gothic Bluebell 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gothic Bluebell or Pergola?

Pergola projects furthest (Pergola 68/100, Gothic Bluebell 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gothic Bluebell and Pergola smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Hyacinth, Narcissus, Violet Leaf and Ivy.

Is Gothic Bluebell or Pergola better for summer or winter?

Gothic Bluebell suits daytime wear; Pergola suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gothic Bluebell and Pergola?

Gothic Bluebell features Hyacinth, Narcissus, Oak, Violet Leaf and Ivy. 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.