Fragrance comparison

Tolla Pegasus vs Perseus

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 663 ratings analysed

3 wins

Tolla Pegasus

Parfums de Marly

4.0519 votes

Rank #34,856 PowderyVanilla

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72%scent match

Closely related

Perseus

Maison Alhambra

3.79644 votes

Rank #1,613 VanillaAlmond

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tolla Pegasus takes 3 of 5 categories.

Tolla Pegasus
Choose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Perseus
Choose it for a vanilla and almond character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Tolla Pegasus3/5

Perseus2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Tolla PegasusParfums de Marly

PerseusMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 19%Had 3%Want 78%

3.79/ 5 · 644 votes

Have 55%Had 9%Want 36%

Category winnerTolla PegasusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

21%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

11%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

45%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

574 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTolla Pegasus

SillageTolla Pegasus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value10

¤ Price value85

Category winnerPerseusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

vanilla92%

almond84%

fresh spicy77%

oud69%

lavender61%

vanilla100%

almond92%

powdery84%

fresh spicy77%

nutty69%

sweet61%

Scent match72%Closely related · both vanilla, powdery and almond

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-40 mins

HeliotropeCuminBergamot

Heart3-5 hrs

Bitter AlmondLavenderAgarwood (Oud)

Base10-14+ hrs

VanillaAmberSandalwood

Top

HeliotropeCuminBergamot

Heart

AlmondLavenderJasmine

Base

VanillaAmberSandalwood

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall42

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Spring80

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex33

Women17

Date 45%Party 23%Work 18%Casual 15%

Men65

Unisex31

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,856

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#1,613

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews107

Category winnerPerseusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums de Marly Tolla Pegasus translates the brand's iconic powdery fougere into a concentrated 12ml perfume oil. It applies directly to the skin with a glass wand. You immediately notice the absence of an alcohol flash. Instead, the opening reveals bitter almond, sweet heliotrope, and a sharp dash of cumin that quic…

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Perseus by Maison Alhambra is an aromatic fragrance for men, released in 2022. It centers on a powdery almond and vanilla profile that leans into a clean, somewhat metallic sweetness. Most suitable for cooler weather and evening wear, it offers a sophisticated presence for those looking to explore a niche-inspired DNA…

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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, Tolla Pegasus or Perseus?

Tolla Pegasus takes 3 of 5 categories. Tolla Pegasus is rated 4.05/5 from 19 votes; Perseus is rated 3.79/5 from 644 votes. Choose Tolla Pegasus for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Perseus for a vanilla and almond character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Tolla Pegasus or Perseus?

Tolla Pegasus lasts longest (Tolla Pegasus 85/100, Perseus 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tolla Pegasus or Perseus?

Tolla Pegasus projects furthest (Tolla Pegasus 69/100, Perseus 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tolla Pegasus and Perseus smell similar?

Closely related: a 72% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, powdery and almond accords. Common notes include Heliotrope, Cumin, Bergamot and Lavender.

Is Tolla Pegasus or Perseus better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Tolla Pegasus and Perseus?

Tolla Pegasus has top notes of Heliotrope, Cumin and Bergamot, heart notes of Bitter Almond, Lavender and Agarwood (Oud), a base of Vanilla, Amber and Sandalwood. Perseus has top notes of Heliotrope, Cumin and Bergamot, heart notes of Almond, Lavender and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Sandalwood.