Fragrance comparison

Rue Pergolese Gold vs Violetta del Mediterraneo

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 46 ratings analysed

3 wins

Rue Pergolese Gold

CFFC Fragrances

3.9039 votes

Rank #25,815 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Violetta del Mediterraneo

Carpentieri Profumi

4.437 votes

Rank #41,964 VioletPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rue Pergolese Gold takes 3 of 4 categories.

Rue Pergolese Gold
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Violetta del Mediterraneo
Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Rue Pergolese Gold3/4

Violetta del Mediterraneo1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rue Pergolese GoldCFFC Fragrances

Violetta del MediterraneoCarpentieri Profumi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 32%Had 16%Want 52%

4.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 60%Had 0%Want 40%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

43%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityRue Pergolese Gold

SillageRue Pergolese Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value95

Category winnerVioletta del MediterraneoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

sweet88%

honey77%

citrus65%

patchouli53%

fruity42%

violet100%

powdery92%

iris84%

white floral77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · 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

RaspberryBergamotRed CurrantNeroliLemon

Heart

VioletOrange BlossomJasmineGardeniaRose

Base

IrisTonka BeanWhite HoneyPatchouliSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Neroli, Gardenia and Jasmine. 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

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

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,815

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#41,964

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRue Pergolese GoldHigher 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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Violetta del Mediterraneo by Carpentieri Profumi opens with a bright tartness from red currant, lemon, and bergamot before settling into a dense floral heart. Violet and iris dominate the composition, bringing a classic cosmetic powder texture that feels soft and vintage. As the scent warms on skin, gardenia and orang…

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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 Violetta del Mediterraneo?

Rue Pergolese Gold takes 3 of 4 categories. Rue Pergolese Gold is rated 3.90/5 from 39 votes; Violetta del Mediterraneo is rated 4.43/5 from 7 votes. Choose Rue Pergolese Gold for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Violetta del Mediterraneo for a violet and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Rue Pergolese Gold or Violetta del Mediterraneo?

Rue Pergolese Gold lasts longest (Rue Pergolese Gold 62/100, Violetta del Mediterraneo 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rue Pergolese Gold or Violetta del Mediterraneo?

Rue Pergolese Gold projects furthest (Rue Pergolese Gold 64/100, Violetta del Mediterraneo 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rue Pergolese Gold and Violetta del Mediterraneo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and citrus accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Neroli, Gardenia and Jasmine.

Is Rue Pergolese Gold or Violetta del Mediterraneo better for summer or winter?

Rue Pergolese Gold suits daytime wear; Violetta del Mediterraneo suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rue Pergolese Gold and Violetta del Mediterraneo?

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. Violetta del Mediterraneo has top notes of Raspberry, Bergamot, Red Currant and Neroli, heart notes of Violet, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Gardenia, a base of Iris, Tonka Bean, White Honey and Patchouli.