Fragrance comparison

Vernus vs Pergola

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 125 ratings analysed

4 wins

Vernus

Jorum Studio

4.0170 votes

Rank #46,892 FloralGreen

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37%scent match

Some overlap

Pergola

Exaltatum

4.0255 votes

Rank #16,230 GreenAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vernus takes 4 of 7 categories.

Vernus
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pergola
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Vernus4/7

Pergola3/7

Ratings & consensus: Vernus
Community sentiment: Vernus
Longevity: Pergola
Sillage & projection: Pergola
Value for money: Vernus
Versatility: Vernus
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pergola

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VernusJorum Studio

PergolaExaltatum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 70 votes

Have 37%Had 4%Want 58%

4.02/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 17%Had 6%Want 77%

Category winnerVernusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

37%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

9%Hate

70 votes

49%Love

24%Like

11%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

55 votes

Category winnerVernusMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityPergola

SillagePergola

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value40

Category winnerVernusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

green92%

herbal84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

green100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

woody65%

fresh53%

earthy42%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both green, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

NarcissusQuinceHayPetitgrainWoodsy NotesMarigoldBigaradePaprikaJonquilleGoldenrodMagnoliaSunflower

No top / heart / base split published

Top20-30 mins

Green AccordPetitgrainGrassBergamotGinger

Heart3-4 hrs

NarcissusGalbanumHyacinthIvyViolet LeafMyrtleResedaLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8+ hrs

HayOakmossVetiverClary SagePatchouliBeeswaxStyrax

InformationalShared notesNarcissus, Hay and Petitgrain. Durations are only published for Pergola, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer58

Fall85

Winter12

Day100

Night43

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter32

Day100

Night38

Category winnerVernusMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex81

Women19

Men10

Unisex60

Women30

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,892

PerfumerEuan McCall

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,230

PerfumerEglija Vaitkevice

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerPergolaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vernus opens with a bright burst of bitter orange and green petitgrain, evoking a cool Scottish spring morning. Euan McCall shapes this scent around a rustic, damp soil feeling, letting yellow jonquil flowers and dry hay take center stage. It is an earthy, realistic green floral designed for those who appreciate botan…

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Pergola by Exaltatum captures the sensation of stepping under an ivy-covered garden trellis on a dewy morning. It opens with an invigorating rush of crushed green grass, zesty bergamot, and a bright spark of fresh ginger. As the initial freshness settles, a rich floral heart emerges, spotlighting natural narcissus, cr…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Vernus or Pergola?

Vernus takes 4 of 7 categories. Vernus is rated 4.01/5 from 70 votes; Pergola is rated 4.02/5 from 55 votes. Choose Vernus for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pergola for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Vernus or Pergola?

Pergola lasts longest (Pergola 72/100, Vernus 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vernus or Pergola?

Pergola projects furthest (Pergola 68/100, Vernus 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vernus and Pergola smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Narcissus, Hay and Petitgrain.

Is Vernus or Pergola better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vernus is the stronger pick. For winter, Pergola is the stronger pick. Vernus suits daytime wear; Pergola suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vernus and Pergola?

Vernus features Narcissus, Quince, Hay, Petitgrain and Woodsy Notes. Pergola has top notes of Green Accord, Petitgrain, Grass and Bergamot, heart notes of Narcissus, Galbanum, Hyacinth and Ivy, a base of Hay, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Clary Sage.