Rue Pergolese

I absolutely love it!!! It was my signature scent in my teens - the most innocent and clean scent I've ever smelled. I missed it for a long time, fortunately it's available again. A great selection of notes by Ulric de Varens. It opens up with a blast of bergamot, which for the first 5 seconds is a little bit sharp to my nose, but then it comes the freesia and the beautiful journey begins - fields of soothing tea, walks through gardens with lily, magnolia, peony...And last but not least, the forest fruits, which are so tasty on my skin. The longevity of this frag is phenomenal for its price.

For all the Rue Pergolese lovers out there—good news! I think I’ve finally found its (albeit more expensive) alter ego. It’s Trussardi - A Way for Her. This fragrance shares the same fresh, powdery elegance of freesia and white/green notes, especially about 10-15 minutes after application. I’d say it captures about 85% of the enchanting magic Rue Pergolese once had—meaning it comes remarkably close. Rue Pergolese was my signature scent back in college before it was discontinued, and it’s such a shame. It had such a beautiful character and incredible value for money.

I used this perfume in my early 20's and it was my favorite, I loved it's freshness, it was a period when I was obsessed with all things french, so when I wore it I used to close my eyes and imagine myself wandering through parisian flea markets on a warm April day:)I'm in my late 30's now(I still love many things french),I don't have this perfume any more but looking at the picture above I remember how the bottle felt in my hand and I vividly recall its scent! Mon Dieu!:)

This fragrance is like a piece of art, when i smell it, immediately i have a feeling of softness and peace, it's wonderful! about the fragrance, when you spray it at the beginning it's a little citrus with bergamot and something like lemon, then it lends a beautiful soft but strong sillage of citrus- frutal smell on your skin with black currant and freesia, about longevity is really good, about 8 hours. I highly recommend to try this one because it's unique.

I love this parfum... Not so fancy nor expensive, but the best parfüme I ever had! I felt it once in my teen ages, but I was not able to find the scent for years, but I've never forgot it! When I have found it after 8 years, you can imagine how happy I was.. So wear it, love it! 10/10

Sweet memories.... I still have a bottle with 10 ml left of this perfume... can't find it anymore

My version of this perfume was produced at Dzintars. In August, when the heat is under 30 Celsius, this perfume first releases a carbonic mist from white musk, then a compote of peaches with green tea and everything else that is indicated in the pyramid. It's not bad. However, now, in the cool spring, the center of the story is sour and soapy juice. Maybe only from the edges of the olfactory cocoon will the real aroma rise. It's almost a detergent now. I probably need to look for a vintage from the Ulrich de Varens brand to admire the original idea of the perfumers. And this version should only be worn in the hottest weather while climbing through ruins and antiques.

There is still something a little bit magical in this perfume. It was one of my first eau de parfums which I bought with my saved pocket money when I was still in a school. It is somehow hard to discribe this, I would say, peculiar smell, that make you feel special, which is a very complimentary for such a nonexpensive perfume. It is softly enclosing you in a mild, white and smooth linen with some fresh breeze of spring mood. Especially soft and a little bit powdery scent for the watery spring. You really can't compere this to any other. And the exquisite bottle is a perfect artefact and symbol of 90ties.

EDIT: I have found a seller on Ebay that sells it also for a few bucks. I will surely rebuy this gem in the future! I owned this fragrance when I was 11, in 2007. This scent was beyond lovely and very cheap. I remember it very simple, yet elegant. Fruity and flowery, yet fresh. It was also very versatile. I used it in every season without any problems, beacuse its freshness appealed both to the cold and hot weather. Flowery in spring and creamy in fall. I am sure it is discontinued, since I can't find it anywhere. I hope to find something similar in the future.

So I have bought this scent again after 13 years. The first bottle I had in my possession was the Ulric de Varens one, now the name on the box is "parfumes pergolese paris". This sure lost longevity and sillage in the new reformulation, as well as some sweet creaminess. The vanilla and the musk were more predominant and built a cozy base, making the scent more complex. Now it ́s just green tea, bergamot and flowers in the drydown. I like it, but not as much as I did before. Quite a good scent for the price, but I don ́t think I ́ll buy another bottle

As i remember smell is very gentle and powderly. After using it i felt some kind of softness and warm around me but no sweetness.MAybe a little bitter at the beginning. It is rare smell which leaved my skin very carefully, not note by note but as a whole composition, more gentle as time was passing. My first bottle of fragrance when i was about 16 !!!:)

I love this perfume, first time I went to mauritius in 1997 I brought this perfume and Loved it, so fresh, So I brought 12 bottles back to Melbourne. And would love to have this perfume again. So in need.

I see a lot of people looking for this perfume. Here, in Bulgaria, it is available in many online stores, I have even seen it in several pharmacies. I guess it's not a problem to order from abroad as well.

I had this perfume in my late teens/early 20's but I don't remember what it smells like.

I recently found it and deicided to give it a try, and yes, it is the same smell I remember from my teens. It's clean and fresh, shower gel or shampoo like smell. Doesn't last very long, the trail is barely there. Good choice for a hot summer day, for a very causual brunch or a walk at the beach. Jucy, playful, and carefree. Gets compliments. Impo, it's too soapy and citrusy for my tase. It's not bad for what it is - a simple drugstore cheapie, but I don't think I would repurchase, there are better perfumes for the same price.

If you want to smell like a window cleaner take this - so cheap and synthetic. I adore clean and soapy smell, but this is not the case here.

It is a sweet freesia scent,good for daytime.Nice, but not for me.

NOTHING to do with Floratta in Blue.

I have a small amount of this (about 15-20ml in a 50ml bottle) which was given to me by my mother-in-law as she said she was getting tired of the scent. I actually cannot stand the smell from the bottle (too much alcohol), but it's quite different when I spray it on my wrist. The first thing I feel is definitely the black currant, mixed with citrus and green tea notes - definitely a rather sharp, spicy smell. The spicyness does dry down quite soon though, leaving a softer floral background which still has the currant notes, only they become a tiny bit sweeter and not as spicy. It's really interesting how this fragrance develops so rapidly, with all these different notes coming out one by one. Although I know the rose isn't there - I do believe I smell it! However, that could just be me confusing it with the lily and freesia, as I'm not very good with defining different flower scents. Some minutes later - surprise - the tea makes an appearance once again! This time it's warmer, softer, mixed with the florals and musk, but still a fresh, spring-like scent, a definite yes for those cooler spring/early summer days or evenings when you just need that little bit of warmness to compensate for the light chill. I must say this perfume is elegant, classical - even if a tiny bit old fashion. It should sit on the same shelf with classical scents like Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue, Laura Biagiotti Venezia. Although it's an interesting perfume, I tried wearing it a few times - it's not for me. I would be happy to share or swap this with someone in Sweden.

Fresh-out-of-the-shower scent, clean laundry — a blend of soap and blue/green detergent with a hint of citrus and talcum powder. I really like it. It’s a scent that calms me. I think it pairs perfectly with the Brazilian summer. Cheiro de banho recém-tomado, de roupa limpa — uma mistura de sabonete com detergente azul/verde, com um leve toque cítrico e de talco. Eu gosto muito; é um aroma que me acalma e traz uma sensação de conforto. Acho que combina perfeitamente com o verão brasileiro.

I understand this perfume is discontinued....I have been searching for it for years! no luck! but does anyone know of a perfume with a similar scent...i know nothing would be exact but at least something as good as this stuff? I think it should come on the market again for a short period and give everone who posted on this perfume a gigantic bottle!

Yes, one of my first eur de parfums...used it when I was in collage too. Fresh and juicy, once I think of it I feel lily and freesia. Good memories come to my mind :) May be one of my favorite! Perfect choise for the spring/summer season. Modarate longevity I definetely would wear it again if I find it...

My mother used to have this as her signature fragrance, so everytime I think about Rue Pergolese, I always remember her. It's a really fruity fragrance with a lovely bottle. It can still be easily found in some retail stores in Brazil; you just have to search. Highly recommended.

I knew it! I was serching it few days! Now thx to fragrantica i foundet hahahahaha :) it reminds m Indian Summer P.Presley nd i just remind colors of deo nd it wasn't look like any deo P.P. so I was lost! And now it shows up here nd im so so so Happy!!!!!!

rue pergolese is definitely unique. i used to compare it to fresh cut grass with field flowers in it. natural and bright. instantly puts you in a good mood.it's a french perfume they still sell it in europe it's really cheap but worth every penny.

It's one of my favourites, my best friend used it for a long time, and its a very unique and interesnting scent! i cant compare it to any other fragrance. But it was a limited edition i guess because i cant find it anywhere anymore

This perfume was discontinued for a long time, but began to run again here in Brazil for at least a couple of years. I live in MA and St. Louis have found up here in pharmacy. Just as well because it has a great value for money.

I like this smell very much! It's perfect, i used it for 5 years and now the hope to find it disapiared. Mmmm...but anyway i will try to find a similar (notes) parfyum . It's a great combination.

I had pergolese,too... meanwhile it dissapears and I didn't find it anywhere...unfortunately! As I remember it, is it very fresh and you may feel the spring breathing trough...

I used this one in 2001,2002 and I love it so much.Yesterday I saw this perfume in perfumeria and I was so happy.Will be mine very soon.I am from Serbia.We are neighbores. :)

Big Thank for LeVitrail for her suggestion, for the website!!! I've looking for this parfume for years, and now I have chance to get it again :)) Thanks again from Budapest

*******This perfume is *still* widely available on mercadolivre.com.br I would definitely talk to Brazilian sellers about shipping it to your country. Good luck!*******

I used to wear it when I was in colledge. It fits for this period of life. I remember theese days having this scent in my mind.:)

***Unfortunately this one was discontinued*** Socorro, o rue Pergolèse foi descontinuado. Não existe mais para vender. Beijos.

It's a good for a busy day. Light, refreshing, and elegant. And next to impossible to find in Europe as well!

Perferct for work. Long lasting even in summer nearly 9hrs. Not too sweet or synthetic.

rue pergolese voltou a ser fabricado? no Brasil tem um site de cosméticos vendendo.

Very nice and feminine. I like it very much, although it smells somehow cheap.

Anyone know which site i can buy pergolese???i really want this one

Voltou a ser fabricado! Tem pra vender "a rodo" no Brasil!

We have it in Bulgaria..it is still in production!!!!

Any body know were i can bay this?