Fragrance comparison

Rue Pergolese vs A Bloom

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 480 ratings analysed

4 wins

Rue Pergolese

CFFC Fragrances

4.12448 votes

Rank #3,881 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

A Bloom

Love Passport

3.5632 votes

Rank #41,951 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rue Pergolese takes 4 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.
A Bloom
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Rue Pergolese4/7

A Bloom3/7

Ratings & consensus: Rue Pergolese
Community sentiment: Rue Pergolese
Longevity: Rue Pergolese
Sillage & projection: A Bloom
Value for money: A Bloom
Versatility: A 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

A BloomLove Passport

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 448 votes

Have 29%Had 71%Want 0%

3.56/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 23%Had 32%Want 45%

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

16%Love

53%Like

3%Ok

28%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerRue PergoleseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityRue Pergolese

SillageA Bloom

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value88

Category winnerA BloomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

white floral77%

green69%

fresh spicy61%

fruity100%

floral92%

citrus84%

fresh77%

cherry69%

sweet61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both floral, fruity and citrus

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

Black CurrantCherryGrapefruitLemonBergamot

Heart

ApricotRed AppleLilacMagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyPeony

Base

VioletAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Currant, Peony 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day100

Night26

Spring100

Summer33

Fall17

Winter17

Day100

Night15

Category winnerA BloomMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex3

Women96

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,881

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews42

Overall rank#41,951

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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A Bloom by Love Passport offers a bright, fruit-forward experience for women who enjoy playful floral scents. It opens with a zesty mix of cherry, grapefruit, and bergamot, leading into a heart of crisp red apple, apricot, and peony. This fragrance works well as a daytime companion for warm spring days, providing a fr…

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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 A Bloom?

Rue Pergolese takes 4 of 7 categories. Rue Pergolese is rated 4.12/5 from 448 votes; A Bloom is rated 3.56/5 from 32 votes. Choose Rue Pergolese for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose A Bloom for a fruity and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rue Pergolese or A Bloom?

Rue Pergolese lasts longest (Rue Pergolese 65/100, A Bloom 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rue Pergolese or A Bloom?

Projection is very close: A Bloom 59/100, Rue Pergolese 57/100 for sillage.

Do Rue Pergolese and A Bloom smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Currant, Peony and Magnolia.

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

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

What are the notes in Rue Pergolese and A 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. A Bloom has top notes of Black Currant, Cherry, Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Apricot, Red Apple, Lilac and Magnolia, a base of Violet, Amber and Musk.