Is Al Haramain Perfumes Détour Noir a dupe of Parfums de Marly Pegasus Exclusif?
Pegasus Exclusif EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2020 | Year | 2021 |
| $$ | Price Tier | $ |
Détour Noir EDP
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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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Pegasus Exclusif
- Détour Noir
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
- 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.
- 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.
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.
Made for cold air. Apple and lavender open crisp, vanilla and patchouli warm the heart, and sandalwood, cardamom and pepper add spice below. Spiced apple and vanilla, with real staying power, for autumn and winter evenings.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Vanilla
17%
vs
18%
Cardamom
9%
vs
4%
Guaiac Wood
9%
vs
3%
Lavender
7%
vs
13%
Bergamot
6%
vs
3%
Geranium
6%
vs
1%
Jasmine
4%
vs
5%
Almond
19% share of the perfume
Heliotrope
10% share of the perfume
Pink Pepper
10% share of the perfume
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
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
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.
Seasons
Baked-apple sweetness, vanilla and spice make it an autumn and winter scent. Spring is a stretch, and summer heat is too much.
Occasions
Warm, strong and spicy, it suits dates, dinners and casual evenings, and is fine for a smart occasion. Summer offices and the gym are out.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 7 of its 13 notes, including Bergamot, Lavender, Jasmine
Adds apple and mandarin, drops almond and heliotrope
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