HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON · 2026
Icon vs Pegasus
Which should you buy? Full side-by-side breakdown of notes, performance, seasons, value, and our verdict.
QUICK VERDICT
Both perform at a similar level, but Icon delivers it for noticeably less money, making it the better value pick. Choose Pegasus only if you specifically prefer its note profile.
PERFORMANCE METRICS
75/100
Longevity
78/100
72/100
Sillage
72/100
58%
Day Wear
50%
42%
Night Wear
50%
31%
Spring
25%
22%
Summer
20%
26%
Autumn
30%
22%
Winter
25%
222
Value (lower price wins)
48
Icon
Top
bergamot, neroli, lavender
Heart
orange blossom, iris, geranium
Base
leather, black pepper, amber
Pegasus
Top
Bergamot, Heliotrope, Cumin
Heart
Bitter Almond, Jasmine, Lavender
Base
Vanilla, Sandalwood, Vetiver
Shared Notes (2)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is Icon or Pegasus better?
Both perform at a similar level, but Icon delivers it for noticeably less money, making it the better value pick. Choose Pegasus only if you specifically prefer its note profile.
Which lasts longer, Icon or Pegasus?
Pegasus lasts longer. Icon is rated long lasting (8-10h) while Pegasus is rated long lasting (7h - 9h).
Do Icon and Pegasus smell similar?
They share 2 notes: bergamot, lavender. There is some overlap, but each retains a distinct identity.
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