Maison Alhambra Perseus
Maison Alhambra Perseus is a budget-friendly fragrance that is regarded as a dupe of Parfums de Marly Pegasus and picks up its almondy-vanillic, powdery character built on heliotrope, almond and vanilla.
In short: Perseus smells similar to Parfums de Marly Pegasus and is a considerably more affordable alternative, but not an exact match.
- Dupe of
- Parfums de Marly Pegasus
- House
- Maison Alhambra
- Basis
- Community consensus
What is Perseus a dupe for?
Perseus by Maison Alhambra is inspired by Parfums de Marly Pegasus. It is recognised in the fragrance community as an affordable alternative to the celebrated almond-vanilla scent. If you like the powdery, nutty profile of Pegasus but do not want to pay full price, Perseus offers a budget-friendly dupe. In the UK, Maison Alhambra fragrances such as Perseus are sold via major online marketplaces and discount retailers, including third-party storefronts on Amazon.co.uk.
Which notes do Perseus and Pegasus share?
Both fragrances build on a common core idea. These notes and accords appear in both:
- Top: heliotrope, bergamot, cumin
- Heart: jasmine, lavender
- Base: vanilla, amber, sandalwood
- Accords: almond, vanilla, powdery, nutty
This shared core of almond, vanilla and powdery facets is what makes the two so comparable.
Where do they differ?
Pegasus relies on a bitter almond note in the heart and a sweeter overall impression, while Perseus weights the floral side somewhat differently. The editorial similarity assessment sits at 8/10 (editorial assessment) and rests on community consensus. Some noses perceive Perseus as the leaner interpretation of the original.
How we compare
Our judgement draws on the notes and accords documented for both fragrances and on the consensus from Fragrantica, Reddit and comparison videos. The similarity is an editorial rating from 1 to 10, not a measurement and not a percentage.
sold in the UK via major online marketplaces and discount retailers (Amazon.co.uk)
What is Perseus a dupe for?
Perseus by Maison Alhambra is inspired by Parfums de Marly Pegasus and is regarded as its affordable alternative.
Does Perseus smell like Pegasus?
Yes, similar. Both share heliotrope, almond, vanilla and a powdery-nutty profile. It is not an exact match, though — it is an alternative.
Is Perseus worth it?
If you want the almondy-vanillic character of Pegasus at a small price, Perseus is a worthwhile alternative. The community similarity assessment is 8/10.
Is Perseus the same as Parfums de Marly Pegasus?
No. Perseus strongly recalls Pegasus, but it is not the same fragrance and not an official rebuild.
Where can I buy Perseus in the UK?
In the UK, Maison Alhambra fragrances such as Perseus are sold via major online marketplaces and discount retailers, including third-party storefronts on Amazon.co.uk.