Is Perfume Parlour Winged Intense a dupe of Parfums de Marly Pegasus?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
Pegasus is a powerhouse almond-vanilla fragrance that balances creamy sweetness with powdery elegance and an unmistakably rich, nutty character. Distinctive, seductive, and plush.
Winged Intense chases Parfums de Marly Pegasus Exclusif - the same bitter-almond-and-vanilla heart over smoky oud and amber. The dupe nails the cosy gourmand impression but renders flatter, with the cardamom and oud thinner and shorter-lived than the smouldering original.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
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
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.
Seasons
The sweet almond, vanilla and smoky-oud base is built for cold weather and reads heavy in heat.
Occasions
A warm, intimate gourmand that shines on evenings and dates more than the office or gym.
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 9 of its 13 notes, including Pink Pepper, Heliotrope, Bergamot
Adds cardamom and geranium, drops cedar and cumin
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