Pegasus Exclusif

How it Smells

Maison Alhambra's take on the Pegasus DNA starts with a curious, slightly off-kilter opening. The heliotrope is present, but feels cloying, mixing with a cumin note that leans towards body odor before settling into something vaguely spicy. The bergamot attempts to brighten things, but is quickly buried under a blanket of synthetic almond. The heart maintains this artificial sweetness, the lavender and jasmine reduced to mere suggestions. Where the original has creamy vanilla, this dries down to a strangely plasticky, burnt sugar scent, mixed with a coarse sandalwood accord and a heavy, amber base that smells like cheap hairspray. It mimics some aspects of the original, but lacks the smooth, luxurious blend.

Conclusion

If this fragrance were a character, it would be an off-brand superhero costume purchased from a discount store - recognizable, but ultimately disappointing in its construction and execution.

Wear time & Sillage

Longevity is moderate, clocking in around 5-6 hours. Projection is strong for the first hour, extending easily to an arm's length, before quickly becoming a skin scent. I tested this in an office environment and received no compliments, just one confused stare from a coworker.