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Pegasus Exclusif vs. Carlisle

Which should you buy?

Pegasus Exclusif and Carlisle both put sweetness into a woody Parfums de Marly composition. Exclusif introduces almond before an oud-and-vanilla trail. Carlisle starts with apple and spice, then settles into patchouli with vanilla and resin. The opening and the destination both change the choice.

The quick answer

Choose Pegasus Exclusif if almond and oud are the combination that interests you. Carlisle is our first pick for apple and tonka leading to patchouli-and-resin warmth. For someone who likes the beginning of both, the useful tie-breaker is oud versus patchouli as the base direction, not their shared vanilla.

Find your pick
Two evening contenders125 ml vs 125 ml
Parfums de Marly Parfums de Marly Pegasus Exclusif bottle

Pegasus Exclusif

Almond. Vanilla. Oud.

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Parfums de Marly Parfums de Marly Carlisle bottle

Carlisle

Apple. Patchouli.

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Parfums de Marly Pegasus Exclusif vs Carlisle. Featured Jomashop standard sprays: 125 ml / 4.2 oz each, listed as Eau de Parfum. The Pegasus Exclusif photo shows a 75 ml / 2.5 oz box; its link selects 125 ml. Original Pegasus, other sizes, testers and samples are separate selections. Confirm the full name, concentration, selected size and condition before buying.

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01 / The verdict

Almond-to-oud development or apple-to-patchouli depth?

The better bottle is the one that fits your taste. Here’s where we’d start.

Our pick for almond, vanilla and oud

Pegasus Exclusif

  • Pepper and almond opening into an oud-and-vanilla trail
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Our pick for apple and patchouli

Carlisle

  • Apple and tonka followed by patchouli, vanilla and resin
Shop Carlisle
02 / At a glance

The differences that matter.

Our editorial comparison of character, wearability and the buying decision.

Parfums de Marly Pegasus Exclusif vs Carlisle
The detailPegasus ExclusifCarlisle
Why we would choose eachPepper and almond opening into an oud-and-vanilla trailApple and tonka followed by patchouli, vanilla and resin
Selected scent cuesAlmond, vanilla, spices and oudApple, tonka bean, vanilla and patchouli
The tradeoff to considerThe almond-and-oud combination is the key reason to buy. A shopper who wants Carlisle's apple-to-patchouli story shouldn't treat vanilla in both profiles as a substitute.Carlisle's warm base keeps patchouli and resin important. If you want oud underneath the sweetness, Pegasus Exclusif offers that separate reason to choose.
Fragrance comparedPegasus Exclusif, separate from original PegasusCarlisle
Featured Jomashop format125 ml / 4.2 oz standard spray, listed as EDP125 ml / 4.2 oz standard EDP spray
How to compare valueFinal total divided by 125 ml; photo shows 75 mlFinal total divided by 125 ml
03 / The scent

Two woody directions with different gourmand accents

The house describes Pegasus Exclusif through pepper, smooth almond and a woody oud-and-vanilla trail. Carlisle's written story follows crisp apple and tonka into deep patchouli; its pyramid also includes opopanax with vanilla. Our recommendation compares those two developments. More notes in one base wouldn't prove greater density, and a shared house doesn't establish that either is the higher-quality choice.

Parfums de Marly

Pegasus Exclusif

Pink pepper, cardamom and almondLavenderOrange blossom and geraniumVanilla, ambrox, oud and guaiac wood

Pepper and almond opening into an oud-and-vanilla trail. We would try it for dinner or a cool-weather outing, particularly if patchouli already has a place in your rotation.

The tradeoff The almond-and-oud combination is the key reason to buy. A shopper who wants Carlisle's apple-to-patchouli story shouldn't treat vanilla in both profiles as a substitute.

Selected cues from the official Parfums de Marly Pegasus Exclusif description and published notes. Brand sources ↓

Parfums de Marly

Carlisle

Green apple, nutmeg and saffronTonka bean and roseOsmanthus and davanaVanilla, patchouli and opopanax

Apple and tonka followed by patchouli, vanilla and resin. We would try it for dinner and another cool-weather outing before buying.

The tradeoff Carlisle's warm base keeps patchouli and resin important. If you want oud underneath the sweetness, Pegasus Exclusif offers that separate reason to choose.

Selected cues from the official Parfums de Marly Carlisle profile. Brand sources ↓

04 / In your rotation

Where will you wear it?

Use these as starting points. Your preferences and application matter most.

01

Dinner with an almond preference

Pegasus Exclusif

Pepper and almond opening into an oud-and-vanilla trail. The almond-and-oud combination is the key reason to buy. A shopper who wants Carlisle's apple-to-patchouli story shouldn't treat vanilla in both profiles as a substitute.

02

Cool-weather plans with a patchouli preference

Carlisle

Apple and tonka followed by patchouli, vanilla and resin. Carlisle's warm base keeps patchouli and resin important. If you want oud underneath the sweetness, Pegasus Exclusif offers that separate reason to choose.

03

Adding variety to a woody collection

Compare the direction you own less of

If patchouli already features in your rotation, give Pegasus Exclusif a fair trial. If almond or a similar woody gourmand direction is familiar territory, try Carlisle. A new bottle earns its place when its differences give you another option you want to wear.

04

Choosing between equal bottle volumes

Follow the sample you want to revisit

Both featured standard bottles contain 125 ml. Choose the fragrance you expect to reach for, then compare final totals for matching conditions. Match the full Pegasus Exclusif name to your sample and the linked 125 ml size to your intended purchase.

A note on performance

Let your sample answer the performance question

Jomashop lists both featured sprays as Eau de Parfum; the official Pegasus Exclusif page title uses Parfum wording. Those labels do not establish a universal strength or longevity ranking between different fragrances. Try similar applications on separate days and assess each later in your plans. Give weight to the scent you enjoy through the outing, then compare performance if the choice remains close.

05 / Make it yours

Found your signature?

Buy Pegasus Exclusif when almond is the opening you want and oud is the finish you want it to lead to. Carlisle earns the pick if apple and tonka before patchouli sound more inviting. Both can fit a warm evening collection, but that difference in base character is what gives the pairing a useful decision.

Parfums de Marly Pegasus Exclusif bottle
Parfums de Marly

Pegasus Exclusif

Almond. Vanilla. Oud.

Shop Pegasus Exclusif Check price at Jomashop

Shop Pegasus Exclusif at Jomashop. The featured link selects the standard 125 ml / 4.2 oz spray, item 3700578500342, listed as Eau de Parfum. The photo shows a 75 ml / 2.5 oz box. The official brand page title uses Parfum wording; match the full Pegasus Exclusif name and selected retailer item. Original Pegasus, testers and other sizes are separate selections. Confirm concentration, size and condition before checkout.

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Parfums de Marly Carlisle bottle
Parfums de Marly

Carlisle

Apple. Patchouli.

Shop Carlisle Check price at Jomashop

Shop Carlisle Eau de Parfum at Jomashop. The featured link selects the standard 125 ml / 4.2 oz spray, item 3700578519009. The 125 ml tester, open-box offers, samples and gift sets are separate selections. Confirm the full fragrance name, concentration, size and condition before checkout.

See fragrance & retailer options →

Compare the value. Both featured Jomashop standard bottles contain 125 ml / 4.2 oz. Compare final totals after shipping, tax and applicable coupon terms; divide each by 125 for the cost per ml. The lower total is the lower unit cost when volume and condition match. Choose the fragrance you expect to use regularly before allowing a small price difference to settle the decision. The Pegasus Exclusif photo shows 75 ml, but its featured link selects 125 ml. Recalculate for other sizes and compare standard bottles separately from testers, open-box offers, travel sprays, samples and gift sets.

06 / The finer details

Still deciding?

Which detail should I focus on after the opening?

Compare the published woody destinations: oud and vanilla for Pegasus Exclusif, patchouli with vanilla and opopanax for Carlisle. The almond-versus-apple openings help start the decision, but the base direction is worth caring about if both early impressions appeal.

Are Pegasus Exclusif and Carlisle similar?

Their official profiles share vanilla and woody surroundings, with different accents. This comparison focuses on almond and oud for Pegasus Exclusif and apple, tonka and patchouli for Carlisle. Shared notes do not make the fragrances interchangeable; compare the complete scents before treating either as a replacement for a favorite.

Which lasts longer, Pegasus Exclusif or Carlisle?

Concentration wording does not establish a universal longevity ranking between different fragrances. Compare similar applications on separate days and assess both later in your plans. Choose the fragrance you enjoy through the whole outing before relying on an assumed performance advantage.

Are the featured Jomashop bottles the same size?

Yes. Pegasus Exclusif item 3700578500342 and Carlisle item 3700578519009 select standard 125 ml / 4.2 oz sprays, listed by Jomashop as Eau de Parfum. The Pegasus Exclusif photo shows 75 ml, but its link selects 125 ml. Compare final totals after shipping, tax and applicable coupon terms, and divide each by 125 for cost per ml.

Why does the Pegasus Exclusif brand title say Parfum?

The official brand page uses Parfum wording in its title, while Jomashop lists the featured 125 ml item 3700578500342 as Eau de Parfum. This guide identifies the exact retailer item and full fragrance name. It does not infer a formula change or strength ranking from that wording. Confirm concentration, size and condition before checkout.

Is this original Pegasus, and do the links select testers?

This comparison features Pegasus Exclusif, a separate fragrance from original Pegasus, and Carlisle. The links select standard 125 ml sprays. Testers, other sizes, open-box offers, samples and gift sets are separate selections. Match the full fragrance name and selected condition before buying.

How this comparison was put together

Official Parfums de Marly descriptions inform the selected scent cues. Brand pages and Jomashop listings identify the fragrances and featured formats. Our recommendations consider fragrance preference, intended use, budget and the role a bottle would have in a collection.

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