Bottle of Pegasus Parfums de Marly

Parfums de Marly · 2011

Pegasus

Almond, heliotrope and vanilla: a creamy, powdery fougère with a gourmand streak.

Launched
2011
Concentration
Eau de Parfum
Perfumer
Hamid Merati-Kashani

Fragrance pyramid

Pegasus notes

Top notes

The first minutes

Heart notes

The character, for hours

Base notes

The lingering trail

Our take

What does Pegasus smell like?

Pegasus, named after the winged horse of Greek myth, was composed by Hamid Merati-Kashani. It rests on an accord reminiscent of almond cake served in a hushed drawing room. The opening pairs powdery, faintly almondy heliotrope with bergamot, a whisper of cumin and pink pepper for bite. The heart puts almond in front (soft, almost marzipan) carried by an aromatic lavender that recalls the fougère structure and a jasmine that adds flesh. The base is rich and creamy: vanilla, sandalwood, amber, musk and cedar create an enveloping finish dominated by milky wood. It is comfortable and refined, its sweetness more powdery than sugary.

When to wear it

For autumn and winter, on a date or an evening out; it suits lovers of soft, creamy, elegant scents.

VerdictA very seductive almond fougère, though its powdery softness can feel linear.

It belongs to the Oriental / Amber, Fougère family. Pegasus is one of 40 creations by Parfums de Marly in our encyclopedia.

Pegasus: FAQ

What are the notes of Pegasus?

Pegasus by Parfums de Marly opens with Heliotrope, Cumin, Bergamot and Pink Pepper. Its heart combines Almond, Lavender and Jasmine, over a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber, Musk and Cedar.

Is Pegasus for men or women?

Parfums de Marly presents Pegasus as a Masculine fragrance. Nothing stops anyone from wearing it: modern perfumery happily blurs these lines.

When was Pegasus released?

Pegasus was launched in 2011 by Parfums de Marly, composed by Hamid Merati-Kashani. It comes as an Eau de Parfum.

When should you wear Pegasus?

Ideally in autumn and winter. For autumn and winter, on a date or an evening out; it suits lovers of soft, creamy, elegant scents.

Which perfumes smell like Pegasus?

Based on shared notes, the closest are Pegasus Exclusif (Parfums de Marly), Le Mâle (Jean Paul Gaultier), La Nuit de l'Homme (Yves Saint Laurent).