Fragrance comparison

Pegasus vs Portfolio Royale Stallion

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 22 Oct 2026 6,309 ratings analysed

Pegasus

Parfums de Marly

4.096,073 votes

Rank #1,918 AlmondVanilla

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75%scent match

Very similar

7 wins

Portfolio Royale Stallion

Al Haramain Perfumes

4.27236 votes

Rank #1,732 AlmondVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Portfolio Royale Stallion takes 7 of 7 categories.

Pegasus
Choose it for a almond and vanilla character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Portfolio Royale Stallion
Choose it for a almond and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Pegasus0/7

Portfolio Royale Stallion7/7

Ratings & consensus: Portfolio Royale Stallion
Community sentiment: Portfolio Royale Stallion
Longevity: Portfolio Royale Stallion
Sillage & projection: Portfolio Royale Stallion
Value for money: Portfolio Royale Stallion
Versatility: Portfolio Royale Stallion
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Portfolio Royale Stallion

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

PegasusParfums de Marly

Portfolio Royale StallionAl Haramain Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 6,073 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

4.27/ 5 · 236 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerPortfolio Royale StallionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

29%Like

11%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

6,073 votes

58%Love

25%Like

6%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

236 votes

Category winnerPortfolio Royale StallionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityPortfolio Royale Stallion

SillagePortfolio Royale Stallion

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value52

Category winnerPortfolio Royale StallionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

almond100%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

nutty77%

sweet69%

lavender61%

almond100%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

nutty61%

Scent match75%Very similar · both almond, vanilla and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

HeliotropeCuminBergamotPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Bitter AlmondLavenderJasmine

Base8-10+ hrs

VanillaSandalwoodAmberCedarMusk

Top

HeliotropeCuminBergamot

Heart

Bitter AlmondLavenderJasmine

Base

VanillaSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesHeliotrope, Cumin, Bergamot and Bitter Almond. Durations are only published for Pegasus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day57

Night100

Spring72

Summer21

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPortfolio Royale StallionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men55

Unisex39

Women6

Date 35%Party 28%Work 22%Casual 15%

Men47

Unisex46

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,918

PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani

Launched—

Reviews209

Overall rank#1,732

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews37

Category winnerPortfolio Royale StallionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pegasus by Parfums de Marly delivers a striking combination of bitter almond, aromatic lavender, and creamy vanilla. The scent opens with a brisk, slightly metallic edge before settling into a warm, powdery sandalwood base. It feels upscale, structured, and deliberate. You will get noticeable sillage in crisp autumn b…

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Portfolio Royale Stallion is a creamy almond, vanilla, and heliotrope scent with a powdery, slightly spicy edge. Many wearers compare the overall idea to Parfums de Marly Pegasus, but with a smoother, sweeter almond focus once it settles. Expect bold projection and long wear, so go light on sprays. If you are sensitiv…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Pegasus or Portfolio Royale Stallion?

Portfolio Royale Stallion takes 7 of 7 categories. Pegasus is rated 4.09/5 from 6,073 votes; Portfolio Royale Stallion is rated 4.27/5 from 236 votes. Choose Pegasus for a almond and vanilla character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Portfolio Royale Stallion for a almond and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Pegasus or Portfolio Royale Stallion?

Portfolio Royale Stallion lasts longest (Portfolio Royale Stallion 81/100, Pegasus 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pegasus or Portfolio Royale Stallion?

Portfolio Royale Stallion projects furthest (Portfolio Royale Stallion 74/100, Pegasus 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pegasus and Portfolio Royale Stallion smell similar?

Very similar: a 75% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share almond, vanilla and powdery accords. Common notes include Heliotrope, Cumin, Bergamot and Bitter Almond.

Is Pegasus or Portfolio Royale Stallion better for summer or winter?

For summer, Portfolio Royale Stallion is the stronger pick. For winter, Pegasus is the stronger pick. Pegasus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pegasus and Portfolio Royale Stallion?

Pegasus has top notes of Heliotrope, Cumin, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Bitter Almond, Lavender and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber and Cedar. Portfolio Royale Stallion has top notes of Heliotrope, Cumin and Bergamot, heart notes of Bitter Almond, Lavender and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Amber.