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

Winged Intense EDP

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Pegasus Eau de Parfum bottle Pegasus EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2011 Year 2020
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Winged Intense Eau de Parfum bottle Winged Intense EDP
£174.50 from
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Best value £1.92/ml (200ml)
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Best value £0.39/ml (100ml)
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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 Intense EDP
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.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Pegasus EDP A Winged Intense 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 Intense EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Almond 34% vs 36%
Lavender 33% vs 25%
Jasmine 31% vs 18%
Heliotrope 28% vs 19%
Bergamot 24% vs 30%
Vanilla 23% vs 26%
Pink Pepper 22% vs 26%
Sandalwood 21% vs 17%
Amber 20% vs 23%
Shared Notes
Heliotrope 28% vs 19%
Bergamot 24% vs 30%
Pink Pepper 22% vs 26%
Only in Pegasus
Cumin 26%
Only in Winged Intense
Cardamom 24%
Shared Notes
Almond 34% vs 36%
Lavender 33% vs 25%
Jasmine 31% vs 18%
Only in Winged Intense
Geranium 20%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 23% vs 26%
Sandalwood 21% vs 17%
Amber 20% vs 23%
Only in Pegasus
Musk 17% Cedar 17%
Only in Winged Intense
Oud 18% Guaiac Wood 14%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 Intense
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 Intense

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The sweet almond, vanilla and smoky-oud base is built for cold weather and reads heavy in heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

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.

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Shares 9 of its 13 notes, including Pink Pepper, Heliotrope, Bergamot

Key Differences

Adds cardamom and geranium, drops cedar and cumin

Where to buy

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1.5ml 1 offer
75ml 3 offers
125ml 2 offers
200ml 1 offer
Pegasus EDP
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