Gulbadan vs Rue Pergolèse Rouge
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Gulbadan takes 3 of 4 categories.
GulbadanChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rue Pergolèse RougeChoose it for a sweet and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gulbadan3/4
Rue Pergolèse Rouge1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Gulbadan
- Sillage & projection
- Gulbadan
- Value for money
- Rue Pergolèse Rouge
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Gulbadan
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
GulbadanTolaRue Pergolèse RougeCFFC FragrancesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.41/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 32%Had 7%Want 61%
3.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 75%Had 0%Want 25%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate24%Love
31%Like
7%Ok
38%Dislike
0%Hate
29 votes
0%Love
50%Like
50%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGulbadan
SillageGulbadan
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRue Pergolèse RougeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
woody92%
sweet84%
floral77%
amber69%
powdery61%
sweet100%
amber86%
balsamic72%
fruity58%
woody44%
yellow floral30%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both sweet, amber and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PlumPineapplePeachGreen LeavesLimeStar AniseAppleLemon
Heart
Ylang-YlangJasmineRoseLily-of-the-ValleyOrris RootOrchidLilacFrench orange flower
Base
Agarwood (Oud)AmbergrisWhite MuskOakmossStyraxVetiverVanillaPatchouli
Top15-30 mins
StrawberryBlackcurrantLime
Heart2-3 hrs
Ylang YlangLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base5-8 hrs
OpoponaxOakmossVanilla
InformationalShared notesLime, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Rue Pergolèse Rouge, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter75
Day100
Night80
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#43,534
PerfumerDhaher Bin Dhaher
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#66,980
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerGulbadanHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGulbadan by Tola opens with a bright burst of plum, peach, and pineapple, balanced by a green undercurrent and star anise. The initial sweetness quickly settles into an expansive heart of ylang-ylang, rose, and jasmine. Underneath this floral bouquet lies a base of agarwood, sandalwood, and patchouli, which gives the …
Reviews →Rue Pergolèse Rouge by CFFC Fragrances starts with an energetic splash of ripe strawberry, tart blackcurrant, and zesty lime. That sharp fruit burst softens quickly into an approachable floral core of sunny ylang ylang, dewy lily-of-the-valley, and gentle jasmine. On the drydown, warm vanilla, sweet opoponax resin, an…
Reviews →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, Gulbadan or Rue Pergolèse Rouge?
Gulbadan takes 3 of 4 categories. Gulbadan is rated 3.41/5 from 29 votes; Rue Pergolèse Rouge is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Gulbadan for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rue Pergolèse Rouge for a sweet and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Gulbadan or Rue Pergolèse Rouge?
Gulbadan lasts longest (Gulbadan 67/100, Rue Pergolèse Rouge 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Gulbadan or Rue Pergolèse Rouge?
Gulbadan projects furthest (Gulbadan 58/100, Rue Pergolèse Rouge 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Gulbadan and Rue Pergolèse Rouge smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Oakmoss.
Is Gulbadan or Rue Pergolèse Rouge better for summer or winter?
Gulbadan suits daytime wear; Rue Pergolèse Rouge suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Gulbadan and Rue Pergolèse Rouge?
Gulbadan has top notes of Plum, Pineapple, Peach and Green Leaves, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Ambergris, White Musk and Oakmoss. Rue Pergolèse Rouge has top notes of Strawberry, Blackcurrant and Lime, heart notes of Ylang Ylang, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Opoponax, Oakmoss and Vanilla.
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