Fragrance comparison

Rue Pergolese vs Princess of Dreams

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 453 ratings analysed

Rue Pergolese

CFFC Fragrances

4.12448 votes

Rank #3,881 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Princess of Dreams

Shirley May

4.605 votes

Rank #42,024 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Rue Pergolese
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Princess of Dreams
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Rue Pergolese2/4

Princess of Dreams2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Princess of Dreams
Sillage & projection: Princess of Dreams
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

Princess of DreamsShirley May

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 448 votes

Have 29%Had 71%Want 0%

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 13%Had 25%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

60%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityPrincess of Dreams

SillagePrincess of Dreams

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%

woody100%

floral91%

powdery83%

white floral74%

violet65%

aromatic56%

Scent match37%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

VioletLilyRed BerriesJasmine

Heart

MagnoliaFreesiaPeony

Base

SandalwoodVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Peony, Magnolia and Lily. 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

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%

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#42,024

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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Princess of Dreams opens with a bright flash of violet and tart red berries, creating an airy, youthful floral impression. As the fragrance settles, the initial brightness softens into a powdery heart dominated by magnolia and clean peony notes. The base sits quietly on the skin, showing woody nuances of cedar and war…

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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 Princess of Dreams?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Rue Pergolese is rated 4.12/5 from 448 votes; Princess of Dreams is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Rue Pergolese for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Princess of Dreams for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Rue Pergolese or Princess of Dreams?

Princess of Dreams lasts longest (Princess of Dreams 73/100, Rue Pergolese 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rue Pergolese or Princess of Dreams?

Princess of Dreams projects furthest (Princess of Dreams 67/100, Rue Pergolese 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rue Pergolese and Princess of Dreams smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Freesia, Peony, Magnolia and Lily.

Is Rue Pergolese or Princess of Dreams better for summer or winter?

Rue Pergolese suits daytime wear; Princess of Dreams suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rue Pergolese and Princess of Dreams?

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. Princess of Dreams has top notes of Violet, Lily, Red Berries and Jasmine, heart notes of Magnolia, Freesia and Peony, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver and Cedar.