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Key notes
BergamotHeliotropeAlmondJasmineVanilla
A creamy almond-and-vanilla showstopper — smooth, slightly boozy, and unmistakably expensive-smelling. A modern crowd-pleaser.
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Parfums de Marly Pegasus Dupe: Armaf Craze
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Key notes
HeliotropeCuminBergamotBitter almondLavender
Armaf Craze is widely called the closest Pegasus clone — the same almond-vanilla creaminess for a fraction of the niche price. Community pick
The bottom line
Buy the dupe
The note lists mostly line up, and the price gap does the rest.
Owners score Armaf Craze better value than Parfums de Marly Pegasus, 8.9 against 6.8 — and they're rating the bottle they actually paid for.
Note match
74%
carries 7 of the original's 9 notes
Price difference
93% less
92% less by the ounce — $95 against $8.06
How owners rate them
- Parfums de Marly Pegasus
- Armaf Craze
Longevity
how long it lasts
Original
8.1
Dupe
8.0
Original 2,927 · Dupe 529 ratings
Sillage
how far it projects
Original
7.8
Dupe
7.6
Original 2,934 · Dupe 526 ratings
Value
whether it felt worth the price
Original
6.8
Dupe
8.9
Original 2,139 · Dupe 424 ratings
How it wears
Season
Cool weather
Strength
Long-lasting
Best for
Work, date night, special occasions
Powder with vanilla underneath — a cold-weather build that projects hardest once the air turns sharp. Work, evenings and occasions all suit it. The one thing it isn't is casual.
Where they differ
Listed in Parfums de Marly Pegasus, not in Armaf Craze
BaseMusk and Cedar
Listed in Armaf Craze, not in Parfums de Marly Pegasus
Cumin, Lavender and Sage
Parfums de Marly Pegasus carries Musk and Cedar in its base that Armaf Craze leaves out, and Armaf Craze lists Cumin and Lavender that the original doesn't — a substitution rather than a straight omission.
The analysis
Buy the dupe. Of Parfums de Marly Pegasus's 9 notes Armaf Craze carries 7: bergamot, heliotrope and almond. Missing: musk and cedar. Armaf Craze drops musk and cedar from the base, so they part late. Plus cumin and lavender, which Parfums de Marly Pegasus doesn't list. Longevity is a tie: 8.0 against 8.1. That is 7% of Parfums de Marly Pegasus's price — $29 against $399.
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Common questions
What fragrance smells like Parfums de Marly Pegasus?
Armaf Craze is the closest affordable match we've found for Parfums de Marly Pegasus. It runs about $29 instead of roughly $399 — about 93% less.
Is Armaf Craze a good dupe for Parfums de Marly Pegasus?
Both share Bergamot, Heliotrope, Almond and Jasmine — 7 notes in total, one of the deeper overlaps on this site.
Does Armaf Craze last as long as Parfums de Marly Pegasus?
Parfums de Marly Pegasus is known for strong, long-lasting performance, and Armaf Craze holds up well for a budget pick — expect most of a day's wear, with a light re-spray if you want it to carry into the evening.
How much cheaper is Armaf Craze than Parfums de Marly Pegasus?
Armaf Craze costs around $29 versus roughly $399 for Parfums de Marly Pegasus — about 93% less.
Does Armaf Craze smell exactly like Parfums de Marly Pegasus?
No. Armaf Craze gets the overall idea, but Parfums de Marly Pegasus carries Musk and Cedar in its base that Armaf Craze doesn't list, and Armaf Craze brings in Cumin and Lavender of its own.
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