Fragrance comparison

Peonia vs Rue Pergolese

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 480 ratings analysed

Peonia

Le Couvent Maison de Parfum

3.5932 votes

Rank #24,341 FloralFresh Spicy

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34%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Rue Pergolese

CFFC Fragrances

4.12448 votes

Rank #4,145 FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rue Pergolese takes 6 of 8 categories.

Peonia
Choose it for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rue Pergolese
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Peonia2/8

Rue Pergolese6/8

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PeoniaLe Couvent Maison de Parfum

Rue PergoleseCFFC Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.59/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 22%Had 5%Want 73%

4.12/ 5 · 448 votes

Have 29%Had 71%Want 0%

Category winnerRue PergoleseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

22%Like

31%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

34%Love

54%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

448 votes

Category winnerRue PergoleseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityPeonia

SillageRue Pergolese

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value79

Category winnerRue PergoleseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh spicy92%

rose84%

aromatic77%

fresh69%

warm spicy61%

floral100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

white floral77%

green69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both floral and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

Rose GeraniumPeonyMagnoliaJasmine

Heart2 to 4 hours

Indonesian Patchouli LeafAmber

Base3 to 6 hours

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Top15-30 mins

BergamotFreesiaBlack CurrantPeony

Heart2-3 hrs

TeaMagnoliaLilyJasmineRed Berries

Base4-6 hrs

MuskVanillaApricotAmber

Category winnerRue PergoleseLongest dry-down: 4-6 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer46

Fall77

Winter46

Day100

Night31

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day100

Night20

Category winnerPeoniaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex30

Women70

Men1

Unisex3

Women96

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,341

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#4,145

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews42

Category winnerRue PergoleseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Peonia by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum is a fresh floral fragrance built around a lush bouquet and a warm base. Created by perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena, it opens with bright rose geranium, dewy peony, smooth magnolia, and jasmine. As the petals settle, earthy Indonesian patchouli leaf and gentle amber anchor the scent, …

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Rue Pergolese by CFFC Fragrances is an energetic floral fruity fragrance originally created in 1996. It opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, dewy freesia, and tart black currant. As the alcohol settles on your skin, crisp peony and green tea step forward, creating the distinct impression of luxury fruit shampoo and f…

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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, Peonia or Rue Pergolese?

Rue Pergolese takes 6 of 8 categories. Peonia is rated 3.59/5 from 32 votes; Rue Pergolese is rated 4.12/5 from 448 votes. Choose Peonia for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rue Pergolese for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Peonia or Rue Pergolese?

Peonia lasts longest (Peonia 68/100, Rue Pergolese 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Peonia or Rue Pergolese?

Rue Pergolese projects furthest (Rue Pergolese 57/100, Peonia 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Peonia and Rue Pergolese smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Peony, Magnolia, Jasmine and Amber.

Is Peonia or Rue Pergolese better for summer or winter?

For summer, Peonia is the stronger pick. For winter, Peonia is the stronger pick. Peonia suits daytime wear; Rue Pergolese suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Peonia and Rue Pergolese?

Peonia has top notes of Rose Geranium, Peony, Magnolia and Jasmine, heart notes of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Amber. Rue Pergolese has top notes of Bergamot, Freesia, Black Currant and Peony, heart notes of Tea, Magnolia, Lily and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Apricot and Amber.