Pegasus by Parfums de Marly

It opens sweet with that typical creamy almond and an elegant vanilla base. It doesn’t smell synthetic or cheap; you can tell the materials are high quality. However, it didn’t particularly interest or impress me; it’s a fairly linear sweet scent that doesn’t evolve much over time. Projection was good for the first hour, but the sillage dropped progressively until it stayed close to the skin after 4-5 hours. The longevity is decent but nothing extraordinary for the price. It’s not a bad perfume—it’s tidy, elegant, and easy to wear—but it didn’t generate any excitement or desire to own a full bottle. I also don’t see it as revolutionary for the brand. In short: a correct and pleasant fragrance, but in my case, it doesn’t connect enough to justify the over 200€ bottle price. Final rating: 3.7/5

This perfume is an enigma. Its opening and base are very different, and perhaps that’s where the uniqueness lies. Although some say it has a feminine touch, it’s not; it’s a sumptuously modern and unique men’s perfume where style and irreverent personality blend together.

It opens majestically with heliotrope and dries down to a milky almond finish. Try it before buying because if the flowers rot on your skin, the scent becomes harsh. It’s the great forgotten gem of the Marly house.

Marly’s Pegasus is oriental and spicy, warm and sweet with vanilla, almond, and a dusty floral touch. Its evolution is linear; it smells the same at the beginning as it does at the end. It has body and intensity. Ideal for autumn and winter, day or night, or for formal events and parties. Longevity is superior to 10 hours on me, with a potent trail for the first two hours and then regular. The scent is attractive; the spices, almond, and vanilla dominate, and its sweetness makes it unisex. High price as is normal in niche, but with great performance.

At first, smelling the bottle, I didn’t expect anything, but once I applied it to my skin, it was a delight. It has a perfect balance between the bergamot and the sweet notes of the base. It smells expensive, elegant, sexy, warm, and sweet. It’s totally worth it.

Elegant and classic, blending almonds, vanilla, and woods for a luxurious, mature touch. Projection and longevity are good, though it’s a niche price. Try it before buying.

I bought a decant out of curiosity. Even with my basic taste, the scent is very unique. I wouldn’t wear it with a suit because it’s too elegant, but the essence and drydown are top-notch.

Pegasus is unusual and won’t appeal to everyone, but it smells spectacular. I always wonder how to explain it: it’s sweet yet fresh, like creamy vanilla with a cold metallic edge. It’s like spreading almond cream on a sword. I fell in love at first sight; it’s my signature now. Performance is acceptable—not a beast, but it lasts for a nice day. It seems invisible but is there, catching on small breezes. If you don’t want to spend a fortune, try the Maison Alhambra ‘Perseus’ alternative; it’s 98% similar and costs less than a fifth.

Pegasus PDM represents freedom and beauty, like the white horse of mythology. It’s neither too fresh nor too sweet, a perfect balance between white light and exquisite sweetness. If clouds had a scent, this would be it: celestial, without malice, pure goodness. Outstanding, soft, and subtle. Perfect for any gender. Performance is good, versatile for any season. Scent: 9.0, Projection: 2h, Longevity: 8h. Recommended.

Smells terrible.

Sweet but masculine. Good longevity and projection, typical of PDM.

@elcholo tried to guess where you got the bottle, because saying it doesn’t last or that you don’t get any almond notes is weird. It’s bitter almonds wrapped in creamy sandalwood, with a touch of cumin and sweet vanilla, from start to finish. The dry down lasts way longer than the 2h on clothes or 30m on skin you mentioned; it’s easily noticeable after 8 hours, and the projection is strong for the first hour and a half. People talk a lot about Layton and Herod, but Pegasus has a lot to say. I haven’t tried Armaf Craze or Vibrant Leather Platinum, but I did try Hypnotic Poison, one of my favorite ‘feminine’ scents that I wear myself. They share that bitter almond and vanilla tone, a very addictive and attractive smell. I have few Marly scents left to try, and they all have something: they aren’t groundbreaking, but they’re made to be liked, and that makes them perfect.

At 25, it’s perhaps one of the best and most balanced scents I’ve used, definitely my signature. I’d recommend no more than 3 sprays in the summer. The quality is incredible, and maybe I’m so charmed because it was my bridge from designer to niche, but it’s undoubtedly an excellent purchase. The opening is wonderful like almost all, but what satisfied me is that Pegasus accompanied me while cooking, having lunch, drinking tea, and even sleeping (skin contact). It has beastly longevity. 100% satisfied with this Marly masterpiece.

I had read many good reviews and decided to buy it blind. From the first spray, it feels like a high-end product with great quality; the nose receives a mix of vanilla and almonds, slightly spiced, typical of an oriental. The opening might seem unisex, leaning feminine, but in the dry down lies the magic: it doesn’t lose the vanilla sweetness, it becomes more masculine, and although it’s sweet, it’s so well-balanced that it’s not offensive even if over-applied. On my skin it lasts a long time and projects well. I recommend it for night wear and for young people over 18.

At first, I couldn’t see the birds. Maybe the slightly confusing and strong opening didn’t captivate me, but over time you get attached to the scent, which is bright and clean. It has great performance, trail, and longevity. At the start, you notice a lot of almond and vanilla; the almond isn’t soft, it’s powerful, balanced by the vanilla, jasmine, and in the base, lavender. That’s what you notice at the beginning and in the first phase. After a few hours, the scent becomes sweeter and more linear, but it always leaves you smelling good, distinguished, and jovial. Recommended for all ages from 25, it will never let you down. It’s a woman’s scent due to the white floral touch that makes it attractive, but not mysterious. My final rating: 8/10.