Fragrance comparison

Rue Pergolese vs Celine

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 641 ratings analysed

5 wins

Rue Pergolese

CFFC Fragrances

4.12448 votes

Rank #3,881 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Celine

Celine · 2001

3.90193 votes

Rank #11,220 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rue Pergolese takes 5 of 8 categories.

Rue Pergolese
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Celine
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Rue Pergolese5/8

Celine3/8

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rue PergoleseCFFC Fragrances

CelineCeline

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 448 votes

Have 29%Had 71%Want 0%

3.90/ 5 · 193 votes

Have 45%Had 55%Want 0%

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

19%Love

49%Like

3%Ok

28%Dislike

1%Hate

193 votes

Category winnerRue PergoleseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityRue Pergolese

SillageCeline

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value63

Category winnerRue PergoleseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

white floral77%

green69%

fresh spicy61%

fruity100%

floral92%

woody84%

amber77%

sweet69%

aquatic61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both floral and fruity

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

Top15-30 mins

PearRed BerriesBlack CurrantViolet LeafBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

MagnoliaFreesiaJasmineIris

Base6-8 hrs

SandalwoodVanillaLabdanumIncenseAmbergris

Category winnerCelineLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day100

Night26

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter31

Day100

Night32

Category winnerCelineMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex3

Women96

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

Men9

Unisex5

Women86

Casual 40%Work 31%Date 19%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,881

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews42

Overall rank#11,220

PerfumerChristiane Plos, Jean Guichard

Launched2001

Reviews26

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…

Reviews →

Celine by Celine is a vibrant floral fruity fragrance that captures the optimistic spirit of early 2000s perfumery. The spray starts crisp. You get a juicy splash of ripe pear and tart red berries cut with leafy violet greens. Within fifteen minutes, the brisk fruitiness softens into a generous heart of dewy magnolia,…

Reviews →

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 Celine?

Rue Pergolese takes 5 of 8 categories. Rue Pergolese is rated 4.12/5 from 448 votes; Celine is rated 3.90/5 from 193 votes. Choose Rue Pergolese for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Celine for a fruity and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rue Pergolese or Celine?

Rue Pergolese lasts longest (Rue Pergolese 65/100, Celine 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rue Pergolese or Celine?

Celine projects furthest (Celine 61/100, Rue Pergolese 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rue Pergolese and Celine smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Freesia, Black Currant and Magnolia.

Is Rue Pergolese or Celine better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Rue Pergolese and Celine?

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. Celine has top notes of Pear, Red Berries, Black Currant and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Magnolia, Freesia, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Labdanum and Incense.