Fragrance comparison

Rue Pergolese Gold vs Meillure

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 59 ratings analysed

3 wins

Rue Pergolese Gold

CFFC Fragrances

3.9039 votes

Rank #25,815 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

81%scent match

Very similar

Meillure

Ahmed Al Maghribi

3.8520 votes

Rank #19,936 SweetWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rue Pergolese Gold takes 3 of 5 categories.

Rue Pergolese Gold
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Meillure
Choose it for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Rue Pergolese Gold3/5

Meillure2/5

Ratings & consensus: Rue Pergolese Gold
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Meillure
Sillage & projection: Rue Pergolese Gold
Value for money: Rue Pergolese Gold
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Meillure

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rue Pergolese GoldCFFC Fragrances

MeillureAhmed Al Maghribi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 32%Had 16%Want 52%

3.85/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 47%Had 14%Want 39%

Category winnerRue Pergolese GoldRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

44%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

39 votes

60%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMeillure

SillageRue Pergolese Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value78

Category winnerRue Pergolese GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

sweet88%

honey77%

citrus65%

patchouli53%

fruity42%

sweet100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

fruity77%

honey69%

amber61%

Scent match81%Very similar · both white floral, sweet and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

RaspberryAmalfi LemonNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

GardeniaJasmineOrange Blossom

Base6-8+ hrs

White HoneyPatchouli

Top

RaspberryNeroliAmalfi Lemon

Heart

African Orange FlowerGardeniaJasmine

Base

White HoneyPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Amalfi Lemon, Neroli and Gardenia. Durations are only published for Rue Pergolese Gold, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring73

Summer40

Fall93

Winter100

Day100

Night92

Spring86

Summer57

Fall100

Winter43

Day100

Night86

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Date 33%Party 29%Casual 21%Work 17%

Men0

Unisex18

Women82

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,815

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#19,936

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerMeillureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rue Pergolese Gold by CFFC Fragrances is a bright, honeyed floral that balances sunny fruit with a warm, syrupy base. The spray opens with tart raspberry and zesty Amalfi lemon, flanked by a brief splash of crisp neroli. Within twenty minutes, the citrus settles into lush gardenia, jasmine, and rich orange blossom. Th…

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Meillure opens bright and feminine, with raspberry and lemon giving the first spray a sweet citrus lift before orange flower, gardenia, and jasmine take over. As it settles, the honey and amber base adds warmth and softness, giving it a floral gourmand feel that usually suits evening wear best.

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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 Gold or Meillure?

Rue Pergolese Gold takes 3 of 5 categories. Rue Pergolese Gold is rated 3.90/5 from 39 votes; Meillure is rated 3.85/5 from 20 votes. Choose Rue Pergolese Gold for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Meillure for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rue Pergolese Gold or Meillure?

Meillure lasts longest (Meillure 67/100, Rue Pergolese Gold 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rue Pergolese Gold or Meillure?

Projection is very close: Rue Pergolese Gold 64/100, Meillure 63/100 for sillage.

Do Rue Pergolese Gold and Meillure smell similar?

Very similar: a 81% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and citrus accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Amalfi Lemon, Neroli and Gardenia.

Is Rue Pergolese Gold or Meillure better for summer or winter?

Rue Pergolese Gold suits daytime wear; Meillure suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rue Pergolese Gold and Meillure?

Rue Pergolese Gold has top notes of Raspberry, Amalfi Lemon and Neroli, heart notes of Gardenia, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of White Honey and Patchouli. Meillure has top notes of Raspberry, Neroli and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of African Orange Flower, Gardenia and Jasmine, a base of White Honey, Patchouli and Amber.