Fragrance comparison

Rue Pergolese vs Mexx Black for Her

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 1,295 ratings analysed

6 wins

Rue Pergolese

CFFC Fragrances

4.12448 votes

Rank #3,881 FloralCitrus

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39%scent match

Some overlap

Mexx Black for Her

Mexx

3.81847 votes

Rank #29,059 FloralFruity

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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.
Mexx Black for Her
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.

Rue Pergolese6/7

Mexx Black for Her1/7

Ratings & consensus: Rue Pergolese
Community sentiment: Rue Pergolese
Longevity: Rue Pergolese
Sillage & projection: Rue Pergolese
Value for money: Rue Pergolese
Versatility: Mexx Black for Her
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

Mexx Black for HerMexx

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 448 votes

Have 29%Had 71%Want 0%

3.81/ 5 · 847 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

21%Love

55%Like

6%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

847 votes

Category winnerRue PergoleseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityRue Pergolese

SillageRue Pergolese

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value68

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%

fruity92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

fresh69%

sweet61%

Scent match39%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

Top

Black CurrantMarigoldFreesiaPeony

Heart

LitchiVirginia CedarLotusApricotPear

Base

SandalwoodAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Black Currant, Peony and Vanilla. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter71

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMexx Black for HerMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex3

Women96

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

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,881

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews42

Overall rank#29,059

PerfumerNot listed

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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Mexx Black for Her is a soft fruity floral with a bright black currant and peony opening, a watery floral heart, and a smooth vanilla amber dry-down. It wears light, clean, and easy rather than dark or dramatic. This suits someone who wants an affordable everyday scent for work, spring, or casual daytime use. Sample 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, Rue Pergolese or Mexx Black for Her?

Rue Pergolese takes 6 of 7 categories. Rue Pergolese is rated 4.12/5 from 448 votes; Mexx Black for Her is rated 3.81/5 from 847 votes. Choose Rue Pergolese for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mexx Black for Her for a floral and fruity character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Rue Pergolese or Mexx Black for Her?

Rue Pergolese lasts longest (Rue Pergolese 65/100, Mexx Black for Her 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rue Pergolese or Mexx Black for Her?

Rue Pergolese projects furthest (Rue Pergolese 57/100, Mexx Black for Her 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rue Pergolese and Mexx Black for Her smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Freesia, Black Currant, Peony and Vanilla.

Is Rue Pergolese or Mexx Black for Her better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rue Pergolese is the stronger pick. For winter, Mexx Black for Her is the stronger pick. Rue Pergolese suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rue Pergolese and Mexx Black for Her?

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. Mexx Black for Her has top notes of Black Currant, Marigold, Freesia and Peony, heart notes of Litchi, Virginia Cedar, Lotus and Apricot, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Vanilla.