Fragrance comparison

Mae vs Pergola

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 137 ratings analysed

Mae

VeraLab

3.7182 votes

Rank #34,591 PatchouliGreen

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38%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Pergola

Exaltatum

4.0255 votes

Rank #14,651 GreenAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pergola takes 6 of 8 categories.

Mae
Choose it for a patchouli and green character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Pergola
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mae2/8

Pergola6/8

Ratings & consensus: Pergola
Community sentiment: Pergola
Longevity: Pergola
Sillage & projection: Pergola
Value for money: Mae
Versatility: Mae
Note pyramid (duration): Pergola
Fragranxe ranking: Pergola

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MaeVeraLab

PergolaExaltatum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 66%Had 16%Want 18%

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

30%Love

35%Like

15%Ok

13%Dislike

6%Hate

82 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

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityPergola

SillagePergola

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value40

Category winnerMaeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

green92%

woody84%

fresh77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

green100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

woody65%

fresh53%

earthy42%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both green, woody and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

GrassBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

MuskAmber

Top20-30 mins

Green AccordPetitgrainGrassBergamotGinger

Heart3-4 hrs

NarcissusGalbanumHyacinthIvyViolet LeafMyrtleResedaLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8+ hrs

HayOakmossVetiverClary SagePatchouliBeeswaxStyrax

Category winnerPergolaLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer32

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night53

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter32

Day100

Night32

Category winnerMaeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

Casual 37%Work 32%Date 21%Party 11%

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#34,591

PerfumerPaola Bottai

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,651

PerfumerEglija Vaitkevice

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerPergolaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

VeraLab Mae strikes the nose with a vivid, sheared blade of fresh green grass and bitter bergamot. It opens sharp and unapologetic. Within fifteen minutes, the brisk daylight dampness steps back, clearing room for an earthy patchouli heart rounded by pale lily-of-the-valley petals and faint jasmine. It does not smell …

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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, Mae or Pergola?

Pergola takes 6 of 8 categories. Mae is rated 3.71/5 from 82 votes; Pergola is rated 4.02/5 from 55 votes. Choose Mae for a patchouli and green character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Pergola for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mae or Pergola?

Pergola lasts longest (Pergola 72/100, Mae 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mae or Pergola?

Pergola projects furthest (Pergola 68/100, Mae 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mae and Pergola smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, woody and fresh accords. Common notes include Grass, Bergamot, Patchouli and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Mae or Pergola better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mae is the stronger pick. For winter, Mae is the stronger pick. Mae suits daytime wear; Pergola suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mae and Pergola?

Mae has top notes of Grass and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Musk and Amber. 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.