Perseus follows Pegasus's almond, lavender and jasmine direction, settling into vanilla, amber and sandalwood. The opening and base therefore look similar on paper. The available description doesn't establish how closely the bitter-almond effect or creamy drydown matches the original.
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Scent profile
| Accord | OriginalPegasus | AlternativePerseus |
|---|---|---|
| Nutty | ||
| Vanilla | ||
| Powdery | ||
| Sweet | ||
| Aromatic | ||
| Woody |
Performance
| Measure | OriginalPegasus | AlternativePerseus |
|---|---|---|
| Projection | Strong | Moderate |
| Longevity | Long-lasting6–9 hrs | Long-lasting6–9 hrs |
Scores estimate each fragrance’s accord prominence: 1 is a background trace, 3 is noticeable and 5 is defining. Only accords assessed for both fragrances are compared. Hour ranges show typical estimated wear and can vary by wearer.
Performance notes and sources
Pegasus
Six-to-eight hours before skin scent in one test, nine-to-ten or longer in others; strong early projection. Editorial estimate from retrieved wearer accounts, not a measured consensus. Performance varies by skin, application and version. Accord ratings were not reassessed.
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Perseus
A retrieved account describes around seven hours with moderate to strong projection. Moderate is the conservative category. Editorial estimate from retrieved accounts; reports vary and no representative consensus was measured.
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