Fragrance comparison

Princess of Dreams vs Rue Pergolese

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 453 ratings analysed

Princess of Dreams

Shirley May

4.605 votes

Rank #42,093 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Rue Pergolese

CFFC Fragrances

4.12448 votes

Rank #3,892 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Princess of Dreams
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Rue Pergolese
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Princess of Dreams2/4

Rue Pergolese2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Princess of DreamsShirley May

Rue PergoleseCFFC Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 13%Had 25%Want 63%

4.12/ 5 · 448 votes

Have 29%Had 71%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

34%Love

54%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

448 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityPrincess of Dreams

SillagePrincess of Dreams

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value79

Category winnerRue PergoleseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

floral91%

powdery83%

white floral74%

violet65%

aromatic56%

floral100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

white floral77%

green69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both floral and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

VioletLilyRed BerriesJasmine

Heart

MagnoliaFreesiaPeony

Base

SandalwoodVetiverCedar

Top15-30 mins

BergamotFreesiaBlack CurrantPeony

Heart2-3 hrs

TeaMagnoliaLilyJasmineRed Berries

Base4-6 hrs

MuskVanillaApricotAmber

InformationalShared notesLily, Red Berries, Jasmine and Magnolia. Durations are only published for Rue Pergolese, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day100

Night26

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men1

Unisex3

Women96

Casual 43%Work 34%Date 15%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,093

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,892

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews42

Category winnerRue PergoleseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Princess of Dreams opens with a bright flash of violet and tart red berries, creating an airy, youthful floral impression. As the fragrance settles, the initial brightness softens into a powdery heart dominated by magnolia and clean peony notes. The base sits quietly on the skin, showing woody nuances of cedar and war…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Princess of Dreams or Rue Pergolese?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Princess of Dreams is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes; Rue Pergolese is rated 4.12/5 from 448 votes. Choose Princess of Dreams for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Rue Pergolese for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Princess of Dreams or Rue Pergolese?

Princess of Dreams lasts longest (Princess of Dreams 73/100, Rue Pergolese 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Princess of Dreams or Rue Pergolese?

Princess of Dreams projects furthest (Princess of Dreams 67/100, Rue Pergolese 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Princess of Dreams and Rue Pergolese smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Lily, Red Berries, Jasmine and Magnolia.

Is Princess of Dreams or Rue Pergolese better for summer or winter?

Princess of Dreams suits day or night wear; Rue Pergolese suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Princess of Dreams and Rue Pergolese?

Princess of Dreams has top notes of Violet, Lily, Red Berries and Jasmine, heart notes of Magnolia, Freesia and Peony, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver and Cedar. 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.