Fragrance comparison

Lady Gold vs Rue Pergolese Gold

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 60 ratings analysed

Lady Gold

Karen Low

3.8621 votes

Rank #35,733 White FloralCitrus

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79%scent match

Very similar

4 wins

Rue Pergolese Gold

CFFC Fragrances

3.9039 votes

Rank #25,815 White FloralSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rue Pergolese Gold takes 4 of 5 categories.

Lady Gold
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Rue Pergolese Gold
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Lady Gold1/5

Rue Pergolese Gold4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lady GoldKaren Low

Rue Pergolese GoldCFFC Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 29%Had 14%Want 57%

3.90/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 32%Had 16%Want 52%

Category winnerRue Pergolese GoldRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

62%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

33%Love

44%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityRue Pergolese Gold

SillageLady Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value79

Category winnerRue Pergolese GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

sweet84%

fruity77%

honey69%

patchouli61%

white floral100%

sweet88%

honey77%

citrus65%

patchouli53%

fruity42%

Scent match79%Very similar · both white floral, sweet and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bitter OrangeNeroliGrapefruit

Heart

HoneyGardeniaJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

RaspberryPatchouliVanilla

Top15-30 mins

RaspberryAmalfi LemonNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

GardeniaJasmineOrange Blossom

Base6-8+ hrs

White HoneyPatchouli

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Gardenia, Jasmine and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Rue Pergolese Gold, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer38

Fall100

Winter100

Day78

Night100

Spring73

Summer40

Fall93

Winter100

Day100

Night92

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Date 33%Party 29%Casual 21%Work 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,733

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#25,815

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerRue Pergolese GoldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lady Gold by Karen Low starts with a bright citrus kick, blending bitter orange and grapefruit. As it settles on skin, a thick note of honey takes over, wrapped in gardenia and jasmin. The base rounds out with patchouli and vanilla. It is a sweet, warm option designed for women wanting a budget-friendly winter or spri…

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Rue Pergolese Gold by CFFC Fragrances is a bright, honeyed floral that balances sunny fruit with a warm, syrupy base. The spray opens with tart raspberry and zesty Amalfi lemon, flanked by a brief splash of crisp neroli. Within twenty minutes, the citrus settles into lush gardenia, jasmine, and rich orange blossom. Th…

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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, Lady Gold or Rue Pergolese Gold?

Rue Pergolese Gold takes 4 of 5 categories. Lady Gold is rated 3.86/5 from 21 votes; Rue Pergolese Gold is rated 3.90/5 from 39 votes. Choose Lady Gold for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Rue Pergolese Gold for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lady Gold or Rue Pergolese Gold?

Rue Pergolese Gold lasts longest (Rue Pergolese Gold 62/100, Lady Gold 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lady Gold or Rue Pergolese Gold?

Lady Gold projects furthest (Lady Gold 71/100, Rue Pergolese Gold 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lady Gold and Rue Pergolese Gold smell similar?

Very similar: a 79% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and citrus accords. Common notes include Neroli, Gardenia, Jasmine and Orange Blossom.

Is Lady Gold or Rue Pergolese Gold better for summer or winter?

Lady Gold suits evening wear; Rue Pergolese Gold suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lady Gold and Rue Pergolese Gold?

Lady Gold has top notes of Bitter Orange, Neroli and Grapefruit, heart notes of Honey, Gardenia, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Raspberry, Patchouli and Vanilla. Rue Pergolese Gold has top notes of Raspberry, Amalfi Lemon and Neroli, heart notes of Gardenia, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of White Honey and Patchouli.