Is Perfume Parlour Winged Horse a dupe of Parfums de Marly Pegasus?

Winged Horse EDP

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Pegasus Eau de Parfum bottle Pegasus EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2011 Year 2011
££ Price Tier £
Winged Horse Eau de Parfum bottle Winged Horse EDP
$224.85+ tax from
2.5 fl oz (75 ml) at eCosmetics
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Pegasus EDP
Pegasus is a powerhouse almond-vanilla fragrance that balances creamy sweetness with powdery elegance and an unmistakably rich, nutty character. Distinctive, seductive, and plush.
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Our Verdict - Winged Horse EDP
Winged Horse chases Parfums de Marly Pegasus, keeping the creamy, marzipan-like bitter almond over a sweet vanilla-sandalwood base, but the dupe renders it flatter and skin-closer, trading the original's smooth, polished almond-vanilla depth for a simpler, more linear sweet take.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Pegasus EDP A Winged Horse EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Pegasus EDP
Winged Horse EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Almond 34% vs 43%
Lavender 33% vs 30%
Jasmine 31% vs 25%
Heliotrope 28% vs 40%
Cumin 25% vs 25%
Bergamot 24% vs 34%
Vanilla 23% vs 39%
Sandalwood 21% vs 32%
Amber 20% vs 27%
Shared Notes
Heliotrope 28% vs 40%
Cumin 25% vs 25%
Bergamot 24% vs 34%
Only in Pegasus
Pink Pepper 22%
Shared Notes
Almond 34% vs 43%
Lavender 33% vs 30%
Jasmine 31% vs 25%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 23% vs 39%
Sandalwood 21% vs 32%
Amber 20% vs 27%
Only in Pegasus
Musk 17% Cedar 17%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Pegasus Winged Horse
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Pegasus

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Rich almond, creamy vanilla, and warm powdery notes make Pegasus shine in cooler months, especially fall and winter. Its density can feel cloying in heat but is uplifting in early spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its opulent sweetness and assertive projection make it ideal for dates and nights out, but it risks overpowering in close office or sporty settings. Works well for formal events that call for a unique, memorable scent.

Winged Horse

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The sweet almond-and-vanilla warmth suits cooler autumn and winter wear, with enough lift for spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Office Casual Formal

Cosy and smooth, it works for office and date wear, with enough warmth for evenings.

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.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Cumin, Heliotrope, Bergamot

Key Differences

Without cedar and musk

Where to buy

Pegasus EDP
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