Fragrances inspired by Pegasus Eau de Parfum
The original
Pegasus
Parfums de Marly
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Cumin, Heliotrope, Bergamot
The main difference
Without cedar and musk
Our verdict
While both Pegasus and Portfolio Royale Stallion explore similar almond-vanilla territory, the key difference lies in their execution and price.
What they share
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Cumin, Heliotrope, Bergamot
The main difference
Without cedar and musk
Choose Portfolio Royale Stallion when
You're seeking a similar scent profile on a budget.
What they share
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Cumin, Heliotrope, Bergamot
The main difference
Without cedar and musk
Our verdict
Pegasus by Parfums de Marly and Craze by Armaf both aim for the same almond-vanilla profile, but they diverge in execution and sophistication.
What they share
Shares 9 of its 10 notes, including Cumin, Heliotrope, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds sage, drops cedar and musk
Choose Craze when
You're on a budget.
Our verdict
Pegasus by Parfums de Marly is a renowned almond-vanilla scent known for its creamy sweetness and powdery elegance, making it a signature choice for those seeking a luxurious and plush fragrance...
What they share
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Cumin, Heliotrope, Bergamot
The main difference
Without cedar and musk
Choose Perseus when
You want a more budget-friendly option.
What they share
Shares 9 of its 10 notes, including Cumin, Heliotrope, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds sage, drops cedar and musk
What they share
Shares 9 of its 13 notes, including Pink Pepper, Heliotrope, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds cardamom and geranium, drops cedar and cumin
What they share
Shares 4 of its 12 notes, including Musk, Lavender, Vanilla
The main difference
Adds amber and bergamot, drops metal and powdery
Our verdict
Pegasus and Royal Paragon share a similar DNA, but diverge in execution.
What they share
Shares 5 of its 13 notes, including Bergamot, Lavender, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds apple and cardamom, drops almond and amber
Choose Royal Paragon when
You're on a tight budget but want the general vibe.
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Parfums de Marly. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.