Fragrance comparison

Pause vs Pergola

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 92 ratings analysed

Pause

Abel

3.5737 votes

Rank #17,939 Yellow FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Pergola

Exaltatum

4.0255 votes

Rank #14,830 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pergola takes 6 of 7 categories.

Pause
Choose it for a yellow floral and green character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pergola
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Pause1/7

Pergola6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PauseAbel

PergolaExaltatum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.57/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 24%Had 7%Want 69%

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

34%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

7%Dislike

10%Hate

29 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

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityPergola

SillagePergola

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value40

Category winnerPergolaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

yellow floral100%

green90%

herbal80%

powdery70%

floral60%

fresh spicy50%

green100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

woody65%

fresh53%

earthy42%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both green and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

NarcissusMimosaHayViolet Leaf

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 notesNarcissus, Hay 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

Summer70

Fall90

Winter60

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter32

Day100

Night32

Category winnerPauseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

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#17,939

PerfumerFanny Grau

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#14,830

PerfumerEglija Vaitkevice

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerPergolaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pause by Abel wears like a close, comforting floral field scent rather than a big “perfume” moment. Most people describe warm hay up front with unsweet mimosa and a soft green, slightly powdery haze that stays intimate on skin. It is soothing and bedtime-friendly, but it can feel fleeting, many find they need generous…

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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, Pause or Pergola?

Pergola takes 6 of 7 categories. Pause is rated 3.57/5 from 37 votes; Pergola is rated 4.02/5 from 55 votes. Choose Pause for a yellow floral and green character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, 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, Pause or Pergola?

Pergola lasts longest (Pergola 72/100, Pause 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pause or Pergola?

Pergola projects furthest (Pergola 68/100, Pause 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pause and Pergola smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Narcissus, Hay and Violet Leaf.

Is Pause or Pergola better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Pause and Pergola?

Pause features Narcissus, Mimosa, Hay 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.