Fragrance comparison

Rue Pergolese vs New York Dolls

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 463 ratings analysed

3 wins

Rue Pergolese

CFFC Fragrances

4.12448 votes

Rank #3,881 FloralCitrus

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38%scent match

Some overlap

New York Dolls

Milton Lloyd

3.8015 votes

Rank #52,136 FruityPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rue Pergolese takes 3 of 5 categories.

Rue Pergolese
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
New York Dolls
Choose it for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Rue Pergolese3/5

New York Dolls1/5

Ratings & consensus: Rue Pergolese
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: New York Dolls
Value for money: Rue Pergolese
Versatility: Not scored
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

New York DollsMilton Lloyd

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 448 votes

Have 29%Had 71%Want 0%

3.80/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 25%Had 19%Want 56%

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

27%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageNew York Dolls

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value75

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%

powdery92%

white floral84%

sweet77%

rose69%

musky61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both 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

PeachApricotRed BerriesCitrusesBlack Currant

Heart

RoseJasmineLily

Base

MuskPowdery NotesWoody NotesAmber

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Lily, Jasmine and Red Berries. 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

Spring80

Summer100

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex3

Women96

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

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,881

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews42

Overall rank#52,136

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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Milton Lloyd New York Dolls hits the skin with a vibrant splash of peach, citrus, and sharp black currant. This initial burst feels bright and energetic, perfect for warm spring mornings. As the scent settles, it shifts into a softer floral heart dominated by rose and jasmine, which tempers the loud fruitiness. The ba…

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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 New York Dolls?

Rue Pergolese takes 3 of 5 categories. Rue Pergolese is rated 4.12/5 from 448 votes; New York Dolls is rated 3.80/5 from 15 votes. Choose Rue Pergolese for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose New York Dolls for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Rue Pergolese or New York Dolls?

They last about the same: Rue Pergolese 65/100, New York Dolls 65/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Rue Pergolese or New York Dolls?

New York Dolls projects furthest (New York Dolls 65/100, Rue Pergolese 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rue Pergolese and New York Dolls smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and white floral accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Lily, Jasmine and Red Berries.

Is Rue Pergolese or New York Dolls better for summer or winter?

Rue Pergolese suits daytime wear; New York Dolls suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rue Pergolese and New York Dolls?

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. New York Dolls has top notes of Peach, Apricot, Red Berries and Citruses, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Lily, a base of Musk, Powdery Notes, Woody Notes and Amber.