Pegasus
A smooth, nutty gourmand-aromatic built around bitter almond, heliotrope, and creamy vanilla over a sandalwood base. One of Parfums de Marly's most popular masculine releases, it pairs an addictive marzipan sweetness with a polished, modern finish.
Pegasus opens on Bergamot and Heliotrope, moves through Bitter Almond and Jasmine, and dries down to Vanilla and Sandalwood. At $210 - $355 it is firmly luxury pricing that demands you love the profile first, with long lasting (7h - 9h) on skin. A relatively safe blind buy for most wardrobes.
ADEGBE ANALYSIS SCORES
Scores are AdeGbe's editorial analysis based on composition, concentration and community-reported performance — not a single personal wear test.
Approx. $2.10/ml — Based on the lowest street price ($210) over an assumed 100ml bottle for this concentration.
OLFACTORY PYRAMID BREAKDOWN
- Bergamot
- Heliotrope
- Cumin
- Bitter Almond
- Jasmine
- Lavender
- Vanilla
- Sandalwood
- Vetiver
EXPERT ANALYSIS — COMPOSITION & PERFORMANCE
Composed by Quentin Bisch for Parfums de Marly in 2011, Pegasus sits in the bright citrus space of modern perfumery. Below, our research team breaks down its olfactory structure, measured performance, and ideal wearer.
The Opening
It opens on Bergamot, Heliotrope, Cumin, a bright citrus and powdery introduction that sets expectations before the heart emerges.
The Heart
The middle phase is floral and aromatic herb: Bitter Almond, Jasmine, Lavender carry the core of the scent through its most expressive hours.
The Dry-Down
The base is dry woods and sweet gourmand, with Vanilla, Sandalwood, Vetiver providing the depth and tenacity that carry it through the day.
Who Should Buy Pegasus
Pegasus leans masculine but is wearable by anyone who enjoys the style. Its season vector points strongest to autumn, and its day/night balance makes it best suited to versatile day-to-night wear. If you gravitate toward bright citrus and floral compositions and want strong longevity, it belongs on your shortlist.
No major red flags in the composition, but fragrance is personal — skin chemistry can shift the balance of notes, so a sample wear is always wiser than a blind purchase at this price.
PERFORMANCE INDEX & SUITABILITY VECTORS
PROJECTED PERFORMANCE TIMELINE
Projected from this fragrance's concentration, note structure and reported longevity — an analysis, not a single personal wear test.
Bergamot and Heliotrope lead the opening before the volatile top notes burn off.
Bitter Almond and Jasmine take over as the core character of the fragrance.
Vanilla and Sandalwood anchor the scent close to the skin.
A skin-scent of Vanilla and Sandalwood is what typically remains by now.
Wear It
- ✓Autumn / Fall (30% seasonal fit)
- ✓Spring (25% seasonal fit)
- ✓Winter (25% seasonal fit)
- ✓Flexible across day and night
Skip It
- ✗Few hard limits — a fairly easy all-rounder
Blind-Buy Risk
- • Contains polarising notes (cumin) that not everyone enjoys
- • Divisive, character-heavy notes mean reactions vary widely person to person.
INGREDIENT SAFETY SNAPSHOT
Common EU-declarable allergens; can oxidise and irritate sensitive skin.
IFRA-restricted; coumarin sources carry a general pregnancy-caution flag.
White-floral declarables; usually well tolerated but listed under EU rules.
Generally well-tolerated base/fixative materials with low sensitiser risk.
This snapshot is based on the published note list, not a full INCI ingredient breakdown. Always check the box for the official allergen declaration and patch-test if you have sensitive skin. See full ingredient-safety guides →
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