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, I didn’t find it particularly interesting or different; it’s a fairly linear sweet scent that doesn’t evolve much over time. The projection was good for the first hour, but the sillage dropped progressively until it sat close to the skin after 4-5 hours. The longevity is decent, but nothing outstanding for the price. It’s not a bad perfume; it’s neat, elegant and easy to wear, but it didn’t generate any excitement or desire to own a full bottle in my case. Nor do I see it as revolutionary for the brand. In short: a correct and pleasant fragrance, but in my opinion it doesn’t connect enough to justify the over 200€ for the bottle. Final rating: 3.7/5

I have a soft spot for this perfume; it was the fourth to join my collection and it surprised me immensely. The almond note is very prominent, with a spiced and warm touch. It would work during the day in open spaces, but its true stage is night, and cool weather suits it much better than cold. It’s not a toy perfume; it’s a little more serious, yet it’s scandalous because its trail is incredible; the scent sticks easily to anyone who touches you. That vanilla, spices, lavender and above all that rich, starring almond make it perfect for me. It’s the undervalued gem of Marly. I recommend trying it first because it’s a super unique scent; no one has been able to replicate that DNA and I appreciate that. It has helped me stand out at formal and semi-formal events. Highly recommended.

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, it becomes unpleasant. It is the great forgotten gem of the Marly house.

The Marly Pegasus is oriental and spiced, warm and sweet with vanilla, almond and a powdery floral touch. Its evolution is linear; it smells the same at the beginning as at the end, with 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 powerful trail for the first two hours and then regular. The aroma is attractive; the spices, almond and vanilla dominate, and its sweetness makes it unisex. High price as is normal in niche, but with good performance.

Of all the Marlys, this is the one I liked the least. It’s not bad, but it feels very feminine to me.

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

I bought a decant out of curiosity; although I have basic tastes, the scent is very unique. I wouldn’t wear it with a suit as it is too elegant, but the essence and dry-down are top.

What can I say about this fragrance bomb? Pegasus is strange, perhaps not everyone will like it, but it smells spectacular. When people ask me what it smells like, I don’t know how to explain it; it’s sweet but fresh. How? It smells like sweet, creamy vanilla, delicate, but with a metallic and cold base. It’s like spreading vanilla and almond cream on a sword xD. I fell in love with it from the first sniff; although it’s expensive, I managed to get a small bottle. It’s now my signature scent; that’s what I want to smell like. Performance is acceptable, it’s not a bomb and doesn’t have a great trail, but it lasts long enough for a day with energy. It’s one of those perfumes that seem invisible but are there, arriving with little breezes with every movement. If you want to try it without spending a fortune, I recommend the Maison Alhambra ‘Perseus’ Arabic alternative, which I also have. It’s very well made, a bit stronger and synthetic, but it’s 98% similar and costs less than 1/5 of the French one…

Pegasus PDM represents freedom and beauty, like the white horse of mythology. It is 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.

I finished the sample and, although it didn’t excite me, it is interesting. It has two facets: the bitter green almond, very striking, and the sweet vanilla. At first they are separate, but as it develops they blend to create the ‘Pegasus’ accord, where the roughness of the almond continues to dominate. It seems androgynous; I don’t see myself wearing it. Of the Marly line, it is the one I like least, though I love the bottle. EDIT: I read it has been reformulated, but my sample holds up quite well. Be careful with the sprays; use one or two if you are timid, or you will overdo it. If you want decent performance with few sprays, look to Montale.

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

@elcholo was trying to guess where you got the bottle, because saying it doesn’t last or that you can’t smell any almonds is strange. It’s bitter almonds wrapped in creamy sandalwood, with a hint of cumin and sweet vanilla, from start to finish. The dry down lasts much longer than the 2 hours on clothes or 30 minutes on skin you mentioned; it’s easily noticeable at 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 have worn Hypnotic Poison, one of my favourite ‘feminine’ scents. They share that bitter almond and vanilla tone, a very addictive and attractive smell. I have few Marly perfumes left to try, and they all have something: they aren’t groundbreaking, but they are made to please, which makes them perfect.

No vanilla, no nut, no almond, no heliotrope. It’s just another men’s perfume, smelling like Axe deodorant, lavender, amber, and a bit of cumin. Total disappointment, plus the longevity is terrible: 30 minutes on skin and 2 hours on clothes.

I’d read many good reviews and decided to buy it blind. From the first spray, it feels high-end and of great quality; the nose receives a mix of vanilla and almonds, slightly spiced, typical of an oriental. The opening may seem unisex, leaning feminine, but in the dry down is 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 if over-applied. On my skin it lasts a long time and projects well. I recommend it for evening wear and for young people over 18.

At first, I couldn’t see the birds. Perhaps the slightly confusing and strong opening didn’t captivate me, but over time one grows fond of the scent, which is bright and clean. It has very good performance, trail, and longevity. At the start, you notice the almond and vanilla a lot; the almond isn’t soft, it’s powerful, balanced by the vanilla, jasmine, and in the base the lavender. That’s what you notice at the beginning and in the first stage. 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 choice due to the white floral touch that makes it attractive, but not mysterious. My final note: 8/10.