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Perseus vs Pegasus

Perseus is a close alternative to Pegasus. Model read from notes and accords, with no community % yet.

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Perseus by Maison Alhambra
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Close overall · Opening differs · dry-down close

Estimated · early community read

Not community-rated yet, so no %. The tier is our estimate until reviewers weigh in.

2 prefer Perseus · 2 prefer Pegasus

What changes with Perseus

Wearer points first, then what notes and accords show.

+ You gain

  • Lavender and almond cream profile praised by ownersWearers
  • Projects moreCommunity reports
  • Adds amber and lavenderFrom notes & accords
  • Much zestierFrom notes & accords
  • More vanillaFrom notes & accords

− You give up

  • Pegasus is said to have better ingredientsWearers
  • Mouthwash opening and bitter cough-syrup drydown for one wearerWearers
  • Fades soonerCommunity reports
  • Much less woodyFrom notes & accords
  • No ambrox or orange blossomFrom notes & accords

What wearers say

Where Pegasus wins2 prefer it

  • Pegasus is said to have better ingredients
  • Mouthwash opening and bitter cough-syrup drydown for one wearer

Where Perseus wins2 prefer it

  • Lavender and almond cream profile praised by owners

Accords

Predicted from notes. Highlighted rows differ, and a note one side lacks explains it.

  • WoodyWoody: Pegasus 100 of 100, Perseus 47 of 100, a clear difference
  • AlmondAlmond: Pegasus 59 of 100, Perseus 100 of 100
  • PowderyPowdery: Pegasus 44 of 100, Perseus 71 of 100, a clear difference
  • VanillaVanilla: Pegasus 28 of 100, Perseus 59 of 100, a clear difference
  • not listedFresh SpicyFresh Spicy: Pegasus not listed, Perseus 56 of 100, a clear difference
  • SweetSweet: Pegasus 40 of 100, Perseus 48 of 100
  • AmberAmber: Pegasus 29 of 100, Perseus 43 of 100, a clear difference
  • not listedBakeryBakery: Pegasus not listed, Perseus 39 of 100

7 more accords with no clear difference

Notes

Only Pegasus 5

  • Ambrox
  • Orange Blossom
  • Violet Leaves
  • Cypress
  • Anise

Only Perseus 5

  • Amber
  • Lavender
  • Jasmine
  • Cumin
  • Heliotrope

Matched after merging spelling and origin variants.

PerformanceCommunity reports

  • Very longLongevitylong lastingLongevity: Pegasus Very long, Perseus long lasting

Sillage Perseus projects more

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