Fragrance comparison

Rue Pergolese vs Elysium Pour Femme Parfum

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 728 ratings analysed

4 wins

Rue Pergolese

CFFC Fragrances

4.12448 votes

Rank #3,881 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Elysium Pour Femme Parfum

Roja Dove

3.65280 votes

Rank #6,198 White FloralFloral

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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 value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Elysium Pour Femme Parfum
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.

Rue Pergolese4/7

Elysium Pour Femme Parfum3/7

Ratings & consensus: Rue Pergolese
Community sentiment: Rue Pergolese
Longevity: Elysium Pour Femme Parfum
Sillage & projection: Elysium Pour Femme Parfum
Value for money: Rue Pergolese
Versatility: Elysium Pour Femme Parfum
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

Elysium Pour Femme ParfumRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 448 votes

Have 29%Had 71%Want 0%

3.65/ 5 · 280 votes

Have 83%Had 17%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

42%Love

26%Like

16%Ok

5%Dislike

11%Hate

123 votes

Category winnerRue PergoleseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityElysium Pour Femme Parfum

SillageElysium Pour Femme Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value34

Category winnerRue PergoleseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

white floral77%

green69%

fresh spicy61%

white floral100%

floral92%

woody84%

musky77%

yellow floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both floral 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

PeachBlackberryBergamotMandarin

Heart

FreesiaLily of the ValleyYlang YlangMagnoliaTuberoseJasmineGeraniumPeony

Base

MuskCedarSandalRed BerriesVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Freesia, 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

Summer77

Fall0

Winter34

Day–

Night–

Category winnerElysium Pour Femme ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex3

Women96

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

Men3

Unisex3

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,881

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews42

Overall rank#6,198

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews72

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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Elysium Pour Femme Parfum opens with juicy peach, blackberry and bright citrus, then settles into a polished white-floral heart with tuberose, peony and jasmine in focus. On skin, it usually turns softer, muskier and woodier, with cedar, sandalwood and vanilla giving it a clean but warm finish. It suits someone who en…

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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 Elysium Pour Femme Parfum?

Rue Pergolese takes 4 of 7 categories. Rue Pergolese is rated 4.12/5 from 448 votes; Elysium Pour Femme Parfum is rated 3.65/5 from 280 votes. Choose Rue Pergolese for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Elysium Pour Femme Parfum for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Rue Pergolese or Elysium Pour Femme Parfum?

Elysium Pour Femme Parfum lasts longest (Elysium Pour Femme Parfum 74/100, Rue Pergolese 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rue Pergolese or Elysium Pour Femme Parfum?

Elysium Pour Femme Parfum projects furthest (Elysium Pour Femme Parfum 65/100, Rue Pergolese 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rue Pergolese and Elysium Pour Femme Parfum smell similar?

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

Is Rue Pergolese or Elysium Pour Femme Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Elysium Pour Femme Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Elysium Pour Femme Parfum is the stronger pick. Rue Pergolese suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rue Pergolese and Elysium Pour Femme Parfum?

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. Elysium Pour Femme Parfum has top notes of Peach, Blackberry, Bergamot and Mandarin, heart notes of Freesia, Lily of the Valley, Ylang Ylang and Magnolia, a base of Musk, Cedar, Sandal and Red Berries.