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Plotinum vs Pegasus

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

Updated 6,074 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pegasus takes 2 of 2 categories.

  • Plotinum

    Choose it for a powdery and almond character.

  • Pegasus

    Choose it for a almond and vanilla character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Plotinum0/2
Pegasus2/2
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
Fragranxe ranking
Pegasus

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
PlotinumClass
PegasusParfums de Marly
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 100%Want 0%
4.09/ 5 · 6,073 votes
Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

48%Love
29%Like
11%Ok
10%Dislike
3%Hate

6,073 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ LongevityN/A
〰 SillageN/A
♥ Love / hateN/A
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value33
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
powdery100%
almond92%
woody84%
citrus77%
amber69%
white floral61%
almond100%
vanilla92%
powdery84%
nutty77%
sweet69%
lavender61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both almond and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
BergamotHeliotrope
Heart2 to 3 hours
JasmineBitter Almond
Base4 to 6 hours
AmberSandalwood
Top15-30 mins
HeliotropeCuminBergamotPink Pepper
Heart2-4 hrs
Bitter AlmondLavenderJasmine
Base8-10+ hrs
VanillaSandalwoodAmberCedarMusk
Category winnerPegasusLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring80
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day94
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men55
Unisex39
Women6
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#74,728

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,536

PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani

Launched—

Reviews209

Category winnerPegasusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

Reviews →

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…

Reviews →
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, Plotinum or Pegasus?

Pegasus takes 2 of 2 categories. Plotinum is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; Pegasus is rated 4.09/5 from 6,073 votes. Choose Plotinum for a powdery and almond character. Choose Pegasus for a almond and vanilla character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Do Plotinum and Pegasus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share almond and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Heliotrope, Jasmine and Bitter Almond.

Is Plotinum or Pegasus better for summer or winter?

Pegasus suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Plotinum and Pegasus?

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

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