Fragrance comparison

Pegasus Exclusif vs Perseus Exclusif

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 2,126 ratings analysed

6 wins

Pegasus Exclusif

Parfums de Marly

4.261,974 votes

Rank #1,292 WoodyAlmond

Full profile Similar & dupes

77%scent match

Very similar

Perseus Exclusif

Maison Alhambra

3.94152 votes

Rank #8,051 WoodyAlmond

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pegasus Exclusif takes 6 of 7 categories.

Pegasus Exclusif
Choose it for a woody and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Perseus Exclusif
Choose it for a woody and almond character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

Pegasus Exclusif6/7

Perseus Exclusif1/7

Ratings & consensus: Pegasus Exclusif
Community sentiment: Pegasus Exclusif
Longevity: Pegasus Exclusif
Sillage & projection: Pegasus Exclusif
Value for money: Perseus Exclusif
Versatility: Pegasus Exclusif
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pegasus Exclusif

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pegasus ExclusifParfums de Marly

Perseus ExclusifMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 1,974 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

3.94/ 5 · 152 votes

Have 87%Had 13%Want 0%

Category winnerPegasus ExclusifRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

24%Like

10%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

1,974 votes

47%Love

29%Like

12%Ok

7%Dislike

5%Hate

129 votes

Category winnerPegasus ExclusifMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityPegasus Exclusif

SillagePegasus Exclusif

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value85

Category winnerPerseus ExclusifBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

almond92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

oud61%

woody100%

almond92%

warm spicy84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

nutty61%

Scent match77%Very similar · both woody, almond and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CardamomHeliotropePink PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Bitter AlmondLavenderJasmineGeranium

Base8-12+ hrs

VanillaGuaiac WoodAgarwood (Oud)SandalwoodAmber

Top

CardamomHeliotropeRed PepperBergamot

Heart

AlmondLavenderJasmineGeranium

Base

Guaiac WoodVanillaSandalwoodAmbergris

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Heliotrope, Bergamot and Lavender. Durations are only published for Pegasus Exclusif, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring52

Summer15

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring65

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPegasus ExclusifMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex9

Women2

Date 39%Party 31%Work 17%Casual 14%

Men91

Unisex7

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,292

PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#8,051

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerPegasus ExclusifHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pegasus Exclusif by Parfums de Marly takes the sweet metallic almond of the original Pegasus and drenches it in dark smoke. The opening delivers a sharp burst of green cardamom, pink pepper, and bitter almond before settling into heavy wood. It smells dense, dark, and intensely woody. A thick base of agarwood, smoky g…

Reviews →

Perseus Exclusif by Maison Alhambra brings a woody aromatic profile featuring cardamom and almond notes. This 2023 release suits men seeking a spicy, creamy scent for cold weather days. It projects with intensity early on and settles into a comfortable, sweet vanilla finish, making it a distinct choice for evening soc…

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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 Exclusif or Perseus Exclusif?

Pegasus Exclusif takes 6 of 7 categories. Pegasus Exclusif is rated 4.26/5 from 1,974 votes; Perseus Exclusif is rated 3.94/5 from 152 votes. Choose Pegasus Exclusif for a woody and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Perseus Exclusif for a woody and almond character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Pegasus Exclusif or Perseus Exclusif?

Pegasus Exclusif lasts longest (Pegasus Exclusif 77/100, Perseus Exclusif 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pegasus Exclusif or Perseus Exclusif?

Pegasus Exclusif projects furthest (Pegasus Exclusif 65/100, Perseus Exclusif 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pegasus Exclusif and Perseus Exclusif smell similar?

Very similar: a 77% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, almond and vanilla accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Heliotrope, Bergamot and Lavender.

Is Pegasus Exclusif or Perseus Exclusif better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Pegasus Exclusif and Perseus Exclusif?

Pegasus Exclusif has top notes of Cardamom, Heliotrope, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Bitter Almond, Lavender, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Vanilla, Guaiac Wood, Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood. Perseus Exclusif has top notes of Cardamom, Heliotrope, Red Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Almond, Lavender, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Guaiac Wood, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Ambergris.