Fragrance comparison

Ostara vs Pergola

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,107 ratings analysed

5 wins

Ostara

Penhaligon's

4.041,052 votes

Rank #972 GreenFloral

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40%scent match

Some overlap

Pergola

Exaltatum

4.0255 votes

Rank #16,230 GreenAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ostara takes 5 of 7 categories.

Ostara
Choose it for a green and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Pergola
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ostara5/7

Pergola2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OstaraPenhaligon's

PergolaExaltatum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 1,052 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.02/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 17%Had 6%Want 77%

Category winnerOstaraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

37%Like

4%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

941 votes

49%Love

24%Like

11%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

55 votes

Category winnerOstaraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityPergola

SillagePergola

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value40

Category winnerOstaraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

floral92%

yellow floral84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

woody61%

green100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

woody65%

fresh53%

earthy42%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both green, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green LeavesViolet LeafAldehydesClementineJuniperBergamotBlack Currant BlossomMint

Heart

NarcissusHyacinthBeeswaxYlang-YlangWisteriaHawthornCyclamen

Base

VanillaBenzoinAmberMuskStyraxWhite Wood

Top20-30 mins

Green AccordPetitgrainGrassBergamotGinger

Heart3-4 hrs

NarcissusGalbanumHyacinthIvyViolet LeafMyrtleResedaLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8+ hrs

HayOakmossVetiverClary SagePatchouliBeeswaxStyrax

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Bergamot, Narcissus and Hyacinth. Durations are only published for Pergola, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer46

Fall0

Winter12

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter32

Day100

Night38

Category winnerOstaraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

Men10

Unisex60

Women30

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#972

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews150

Overall rank#16,230

PerfumerEglija Vaitkevice

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerOstaraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ostara is a vivid green floral built around narcissus, hyacinth, crushed stems, pollen and beeswax. Reviewers often describe it as unusually realistic, more like daffodils pulled from damp spring soil than a tidy bouquet. It suits people who love bold yellow florals with green bite, honeyed warmth and a slightly stran…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ostara or Pergola?

Ostara takes 5 of 7 categories. Ostara is rated 4.04/5 from 1,052 votes; Pergola is rated 4.02/5 from 55 votes. Choose Ostara for a green and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Pergola for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ostara or Pergola?

Pergola lasts longest (Pergola 72/100, Ostara 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ostara or Pergola?

Pergola projects furthest (Pergola 68/100, Ostara 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ostara and Pergola smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Bergamot, Narcissus and Hyacinth.

Is Ostara or Pergola better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ostara 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 Ostara and Pergola?

Ostara has top notes of Green Leaves, Violet Leaf, Aldehydes and Clementine, heart notes of Narcissus, Hyacinth, Beeswax and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Vanilla, Benzoin, Amber and Musk. 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.