Bergamot opens things up cleanly before stepping aside almost immediately, letting heliotrope and almond take center stage in the heart — a powdery, almost confectionery pairing that reads warm and skin-close rather than sharp. Jasmine adds quiet floral depth without going feminine. The dry-down settles into sandalwood and vanilla, soft and creamy with moderate sillage that stays within a few feet. Projection is polite, longevity solid at six-plus hours. — Best in cold weather on someone who wants a crowd-pleasing, wearable signature that leans sweet without going full dessert.
The definitive Pegasus clone — almond-heliotrope-vanilla accord is remarkably faithful to the original.
Heliotrope-almond accord is recognizable but the sandalwood-vanilla base is lighter than the PDM original.
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Introducing Silverine by ALT. Fragrances—a sophisticated scent inspired by Parfums de Marly's renowned Pegasus . This exquisite fragrance captures the essence of timeless elegance and modern masculinity, making it a distinguished addition to any collection.…
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Lavender-tobacco-tonka composition in the Naxos family; drier dry-down.
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Almond-vanilla backbone with a golden warmth; heavier and less airy than Pegasus but excellent longevity.
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The closest match, Maison Alhambra Perseus, scores accuracy 9 for $22–$38 — a small gap. For most buyers the dupe captures the scent; the original mainly buys you the bottle, the brand experience, and the last-phase nuance a budget formula tends to simplify.
The top dupe of Parfums de Marly's Pegasus EDP is Perseus by Maison Alhambra, scoring 9/10 for accuracy and 8/10 for longevity. At $22, it's a 90% match to the $290 original — saving roughly $268 per bottle. Below: 4 more dupes scored across the same two dimensions, aggregated from Reddit r/fragranceclones, Fragrantica, and blind tests.
Based on community consensus, the highest-accuracy dupe for Pegasus EDP is Perseus by Maison Alhambra — a Spot-on match (9/10 accuracy, longevity 8/10). If you prioritize longevity over accuracy, sort the grid above by longevity to see the top performer on that axis.
Every dupe is rated on two independent dimensions: scent accuracy (how closely it matches the original) and longevity (how long it lasts on skin). Scores are aggregated from community consensus on Reddit r/fragrance, r/fragranceclones, and Fragrantica. They are never averaged into a single number — accuracy and longevity are separate decisions.
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