Fragrance comparison

Pegasus Exclusif vs Plotinum

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,975 ratings analysed

2 wins

Pegasus Exclusif

Parfums de Marly

4.261,974 votes

Rank #1,029 WoodyAlmond

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55%scent match

Closely related

Plotinum

Class

3.001 votes

Rank #74,728 PowderyAlmond

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pegasus Exclusif takes 2 of 2 categories.

Pegasus Exclusif
Choose it for a woody and almond character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Plotinum
Choose it for a powdery and almond character.

Pegasus Exclusif2/2

Plotinum0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pegasus ExclusifParfums de Marly

PlotinumClass

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 1,974 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 100%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

almond92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

oud61%

powdery100%

almond92%

woody84%

citrus77%

amber69%

white floral61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, almond and powdery

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

BergamotHeliotrope

Heart2 to 3 hours

JasmineBitter Almond

Base4 to 6 hours

AmberSandalwood

Category winnerPegasus ExclusifLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring52

Summer15

Fall0

Winter100

Day65

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex9

Women2

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,029

PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#74,728

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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…

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Plotinum by Class is an aromatic men's fragrance built on powdery floral tones, nutty sweetness, and smooth woods. The scent opens with a sharp flash of fresh bergamot alongside the soft, marzipan-like sweetness of heliotrope. As it settles, bitter almond takes the central role, paired with clean jasmine petals that k…

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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 Plotinum?

Pegasus Exclusif takes 2 of 2 categories. Pegasus Exclusif is rated 4.26/5 from 1,974 votes; Plotinum is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Pegasus Exclusif for a woody and almond character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Plotinum for a powdery and almond character.

Do Pegasus Exclusif and Plotinum smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, almond and powdery accords. Common notes include Heliotrope, Bergamot, Bitter Almond and Jasmine.

Is Pegasus Exclusif or Plotinum better for summer or winter?

Pegasus Exclusif suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pegasus Exclusif and Plotinum?

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. Plotinum has top notes of Bergamot and Heliotrope, heart notes of Jasmine and Bitter Almond, a base of Amber and Sandalwood.