Fragrance comparison

L'Eau de Merzhin vs Pergola

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 343 ratings analysed

4 wins

L'Eau de Merzhin

Anatole Lebreton

3.74288 votes

Rank #5,508 GreenEarthy

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32%scent match

Clearly different

Pergola

Exaltatum

4.0255 votes

Rank #14,829 GreenAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Eau de Merzhin takes 4 of 7 categories.

L'Eau de Merzhin
Choose it for a green and earthy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.
Pergola
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

L'Eau de Merzhin4/7

Pergola3/7

Ratings & consensus: Pergola
Community sentiment: Pergola
Longevity: L'Eau de Merzhin
Sillage & projection: Pergola
Value for money: L'Eau de Merzhin
Versatility: L'Eau de Merzhin
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Eau de Merzhin

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'Eau de MerzhinAnatole Lebreton

PergolaExaltatum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 288 votes

Have 27%Had 11%Want 62%

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

37%Love

35%Like

6%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

207 votes

49%Love

24%Like

11%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

55 votes

Category winnerPergolaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityL'Eau de Merzhin

SillagePergola

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value40

Category winnerL'Eau de MerzhinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

earthy90%

iris80%

mossy70%

powdery60%

herbal50%

green100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

woody65%

fresh53%

earthy42%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both green and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

HayGalbanumOrrisOakmossViolet LeafGrassAngelicaTonka BeanHawthornMagnolia

No top / heart / base split published

Top20-30 mins

Green AccordPetitgrainGrassBergamotGinger

Heart3-4 hrs

NarcissusGalbanumHyacinthIvyViolet LeafMyrtleResedaLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8+ hrs

HayOakmossVetiverClary SagePatchouliBeeswaxStyrax

InformationalShared notesHay, Galbanum, Oakmoss and Violet Leaf. Durations are only published for Pergola, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer68

Fall0

Winter23

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter32

Day100

Night32

Category winnerL'Eau de MerzhinMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex74

Women17

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#5,508

PerfumerAnatole Lebreton

Launched—

Reviews53

Overall rank#14,829

PerfumerEglija Vaitkevice

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerL'Eau de MerzhinHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Eau de Merzhin is a striking aromatic fougere that captures the untamed spirit of the French countryside. It opens with sharp, green galbanum and angelica, then softens into a heart of hay and powdery orris. Ideal for spring days, it behaves like a stroll through a damp, mossy meadow, offering a refreshing and deepl…

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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, L'Eau de Merzhin or Pergola?

L'Eau de Merzhin takes 4 of 7 categories. L'Eau de Merzhin is rated 3.74/5 from 288 votes; Pergola is rated 4.02/5 from 55 votes. Choose L'Eau de Merzhin for a green and earthy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Pergola for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Eau de Merzhin or Pergola?

L'Eau de Merzhin lasts longest (L'Eau de Merzhin 75/100, Pergola 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Eau de Merzhin or Pergola?

Pergola projects furthest (Pergola 68/100, L'Eau de Merzhin 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Eau de Merzhin and Pergola smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and earthy accords. Common notes include Hay, Galbanum, Oakmoss and Violet Leaf.

Is L'Eau de Merzhin or Pergola better for summer or winter?

For summer, L'Eau de Merzhin is the stronger pick. For winter, Pergola is the stronger pick. Pergola suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Eau de Merzhin and Pergola?

L'Eau de Merzhin features Hay, Galbanum, Orris, Oakmoss and Violet Leaf. 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.