Dupe Pair
86%
Very Similar
Pegasus Exclusif Eau de Parfum bottle Pegasus Exclusif
Edp Concentration Edp
M Gender U
2020 Year 2021
££ Price Tier £
Détour Noir Eau de Parfum bottle Détour Noir
Our Verdict

Pegasus Exclusif and Detour Noir share a similar DNA, but diverge significantly in quality and refinement. Pegasus Exclusif delivers a smooth, creamy experience with high-quality ingredients, justifying its higher price. Detour Noir, while attempting to replicate the scent profile, often comes across as synthetic and less nuanced. The key difference lies in the overall execution and longevity. Pegasus Exclusif offers a richer, more complex dry down, while Detour Noir can sometimes fall flat. If budget is a primary concern, Detour Noir might suffice, but for a truly luxurious experience, Pegasus Exclusif is the clear winner.

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Which Should You Buy?

Choose Pegasus Exclusif if...
  • You value high-quality ingredients and a refined scent.
  • You want a fragrance with excellent longevity.
  • You enjoy a creamy, enveloping almond-vanilla fragrance.
  • You prefer a smoother, more luxurious experience.
Choose Détour Noir if...
  • You're on a tight budget and want a similar scent profile.
  • You're curious about the fragrance but hesitant to commit.
  • You don't mind a slightly synthetic or less refined scent.
  • You want a fragrance for casual wear.
Our Verdict - Pegasus Exclusif
A lavish, creamy take on masculine almond-vanilla, Pegasus Exclusif is enveloping, powerful, and undeniably upscale. It radiates opulence and late-night charisma, best reserved for moments when you want to be remembered.
Statement
Our Verdict - Détour Noir
This "clone" is highly divisive. Some see a cheap ticket to luxury, others a synthetic nightmare. You'll either get an amazing dupe, or a headache-inducing mess. Don't expect the quality of the original, but for the price, it might just surprise you.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 7% 13%
Floral 21% 20%
Fruity 2% 9%
Green 6% 9%
Sweet 31% 24%
Warm 23% 15%
Woody 12% 15%
Earthy 6% 10%
Animalic 1% 1%
Fresh 11% 17%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Pegasus Exclusif EdP
Détour Noir EdP

Notes

Accords

Pegasus Exclusif Détour Noir
Vanilla
100%
90%
Woody
99%
65%
Warm Spicy
91%
85%
Nutty
70%
Powdery
81%
50%
Aromatic
74%
Fruity
65%
60%
Sweet
Lavender
57%
Fresh
55%
Citrus
52%
100%
Woody shared
90%
99%
Warm Spicy shared
65%
91%
85%
Powdery shared
70%
81%
Aromatic shared
50%
74%
65%
60%
57%
55%
52%

Performance

Pegasus Exclusif Détour Noir
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Pegasus Exclusif

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Pegasus Exclusif is dense, rich, and warm with pronounced spicy, nutty, and woody facets, making it ideal for cold weather and autumnal transitions. Its heavy presence and creamy almond-vanilla base can be overwhelming in high heat, but shine in the chill of fall or winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its powerful projection and opulent, sweet-warm signature make it best suited for formal events and evening occasions. It can work for dates where confidence and sensuality are desired, but is far too bold and enveloping for sport or understated office wear.

Détour Noir

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate projection and warm, inviting accords make it suitable for dates and casual outings, though the initial synthetic blast noted by some may deter from formal occasions. While many find it versatile for day-to-day, a powerful vanilla-heavy scent might be too much for smaller office environments.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
93%
Notes
89%
Accord
56%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Powdery, Warm Spicy accords and Cardamom, Bergamot notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Pegasus Exclusif
Détour Noir
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