Description
Parfums de Marly Pegasus Exclusif EDP was created by Hamid Merati-Kashani in 2020 as an intensified, more opaque companion to the beloved original Pegasus EDP. While the original balances powdery-floral notes with a bright vanilla accord, Exclusif tilts the composition toward greater darkness, resinous depth and oud-influenced warmth — still unmistakably Pegasus, but with a decidedly evening character.
The opening features a distinctive trio: pink pepper brings light, fruity spice; bergamot contributes cool citrus clarity; and heliotrope — a rare floral with natural almond-vanilla facets — immediately introduces the fragrance's signature gourmand-floral duality. This opening phase is polished and distinctive, setting Exclusif apart from the more straightforward masculine fougères at a similar price point.
At the heart, bitter almond, lavender, jasmine and geranium create a complex floral-nutty core. Bitter almond's marzipan-like character and lavender's gentle florality combine to produce a mid-section that oscillates deliciously between garden and patisserie. This ambiguity is a strength — it appeals to both gourmand and floral perfume aficionados.
The base — guaiac wood, sandalwood, oud and amber — anchors the composition with dark, resinous, warm materials that ensure the sillage lasts through an evening. For wholesale perfume buyers, Pegasus Exclusif commands premium placement: the iconic horse-cap bottle is immediately recognisable and positions the product clearly in the luxury niche segment.