Fragrance comparison

Rue Pergolese vs 144 Bloom

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 485 ratings analysed

6 wins

Rue Pergolese

CFFC Fragrances

4.12448 votes

Rank #3,881 FloralCitrus

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48%scent match

Some overlap

144 Bloom

Michael Malul London

3.7037 votes

Rank #50,930 FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rue Pergolese takes 6 of 7 categories.

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

Rue Pergolese6/7

144 Bloom1/7

Ratings & consensus: Rue Pergolese
Community sentiment: Rue Pergolese
Longevity: Rue Pergolese
Sillage & projection: Rue Pergolese
Value for money: Rue Pergolese
Versatility: 144 Bloom
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rue Pergolese

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rue PergoleseCFFC Fragrances

144 BloomMichael Malul London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 448 votes

Have 29%Had 71%Want 0%

3.70/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 52%Had 8%Want 39%

Category winnerRue PergoleseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

54%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

448 votes

30%Love

30%Like

27%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerRue PergoleseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityRue Pergolese

SillageRue Pergolese

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value58

Category winnerRue PergoleseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

white floral77%

green69%

fresh spicy61%

floral100%

fresh92%

musky84%

fruity77%

rose69%

white floral61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both floral, fruity and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotFreesiaBlack CurrantPeony

Heart2-3 hrs

TeaMagnoliaLilyJasmineRed Berries

Base4-6 hrs

MuskVanillaApricotAmber

Top

PearApricotBlack CurrantRaspberry

Heart

PeonyLilyRoseJasmine

Base

MuskAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Peony, Lily and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Rue Pergolese, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day100

Night26

Spring100

Summer94

Fall38

Winter31

Day100

Night24

Category winner144 BloomMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex3

Women96

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

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,881

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews42

Overall rank#50,930

PerfumerFrank Voelkl, Roger Howell

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRue PergoleseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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144 Bloom is a soft floral fruity scent built around juicy pear, apricot, black currant and raspberry over rose, peony, jasmine and lily. It opens bright and pretty, then settles into a clean musky floral with a lightly powdery finish. This reads easy, feminine and daytime-friendly, especially in spring and summer. If…

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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, Rue Pergolese or 144 Bloom?

Rue Pergolese takes 6 of 7 categories. Rue Pergolese is rated 4.12/5 from 448 votes; 144 Bloom is rated 3.70/5 from 37 votes. Choose Rue Pergolese for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 144 Bloom for a floral and fresh character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rue Pergolese or 144 Bloom?

Rue Pergolese lasts longest (Rue Pergolese 65/100, 144 Bloom 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rue Pergolese or 144 Bloom?

Rue Pergolese projects furthest (Rue Pergolese 57/100, 144 Bloom 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rue Pergolese and 144 Bloom smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and white floral accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Peony, Lily and Jasmine.

Is Rue Pergolese or 144 Bloom better for summer or winter?

For summer, 144 Bloom is the stronger pick. For winter, 144 Bloom is the stronger pick. Rue Pergolese suits daytime wear; 144 Bloom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rue Pergolese and 144 Bloom?

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. 144 Bloom has top notes of Pear, Apricot, Black Currant and Raspberry, heart notes of Peony, Lily, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Amber and Sandalwood.