Chaos Fragrances / Head to head
Pegasus vs. Carlisle
Which should you buy?
Original Pegasus and Carlisle both give vanilla a woody setting, but the dominant ideas differ. Pegasus puts almond near the center of the story. Carlisle begins with apple and tonka before deep patchouli and resin. Choose the feature that makes warm sweetness worth wearing to you.
Pegasus is the clearer first choice when almond is the attraction. Carlisle makes more sense if you want apple and tonka leading into patchouli-and-resin warmth. Neither becomes the better purchase simply because the linked bottle is bigger: the almond signature versus the patchouli destination is the useful distinction.
Find your pickOriginal Pegasus Eau de Parfum vs Carlisle Eau de Parfum. Featured Jomashop standard sprays: Pegasus 75 ml / 2.5 oz and Carlisle 125 ml / 4.2 oz. The Pegasus illustration shows a different 125 ml presentation; its shopping link selects 75 ml. The Carlisle photo is illustrative. Confirm the selected size, concentration and packaging.
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An almond signature or a patchouli-and-resin finish?
The better bottle is the one that fits your taste. Here’s where we’d start.
Pegasus
- Almond and bergamot with warm vanilla and sandalwood
Carlisle
- Apple and tonka developed into patchouli and resinous vanilla
The differences that matter.
Our editorial comparison of character, wearability and the buying decision.
| The detail | Pegasus | Carlisle |
|---|---|---|
| Why we would choose each | Almond and bergamot with warm vanilla and sandalwood | Apple and tonka developed into patchouli and resinous vanilla |
| Selected scent cues | Almond, bergamot, vanilla and sandalwood | Patchouli, vanilla, tonka and resin |
| The tradeoff to consider | The almond theme is a defining reason to buy Pegasus. If patchouli depth is the feature you want, Carlisle gives you that separate route through apple and tonka. | The fresh apple introduction leads into patchouli and resin. Don't buy it for the opening alone if the woody base is usually the part of perfume you dislike. |
| Version compared | Original Pegasus Eau de Parfum | Carlisle Eau de Parfum |
| Featured Jomashop format | 75 ml / 2.5 oz standard spray | 125 ml / 4.2 oz standard spray |
| How to compare value | Final total divided by 75 ml | Final total divided by 125 ml |
One shared note, two reasons to choose
Parfums de Marly describes Pegasus through bergamot, smooth almond and warm vanilla, with sandalwood in its base profile. Carlisle's written development follows crisp apple and tonka into deep patchouli; its base also lists vanilla and opopanax. We'd separate almond-centered warmth from a fruit-to-resin woody development rather than assuming their shared vanilla makes the complete scents similar.
Pegasus
Almond and bergamot with warm vanilla and sandalwood. Try it through a dinner or weekend and decide whether you would choose it over your usual bottle.
The tradeoff The almond theme is a defining reason to buy Pegasus. If patchouli depth is the feature you want, Carlisle gives you that separate route through apple and tonka.
Selected cues from the official Parfums de Marly Pegasus profile. Brand sources ↓
Carlisle
Apple and tonka developed into patchouli and resinous vanilla. We would sample it for dinners and evenings where you want to wear a sweet woody fragrance.
The tradeoff The fresh apple introduction leads into patchouli and resin. Don't buy it for the opening alone if the woody base is usually the part of perfume you dislike.
Selected cues from Parfums de Marly’s official Carlisle olfactive pyramid. Brand sources ↓
Where will you wear it?
Use these as starting points. Your preferences and application matter most.
Choosing around an almond preference
PegasusAlmond and bergamot with warm vanilla and sandalwood. The almond theme is a defining reason to buy Pegasus. If patchouli depth is the feature you want, Carlisle gives you that separate route through apple and tonka.
Dinners and cool-weather evenings
CarlisleApple and tonka developed into patchouli and resinous vanilla. The fresh apple introduction leads into patchouli and resin. Don't buy it for the opening alone if the woody base is usually the part of perfume you dislike.
Adding to a collection with a woody favorite
Compare what each would replaceTry both beside the bottle you normally choose for similar plans. If that role is already well covered, prioritize the sample that gives you another option you want to use. A new purchase becomes more useful when you can see yourself reaching for it.
Rotating through several evening bottles
Consider the smaller Pegasus formatIf both samples appeal and you have plenty to wear, 75 ml may be enough. Carlisle’s larger format becomes more useful when it will be a frequent choice. Compare total spend alongside cost per ml.
Compare both through your own plans
Both fragrances are Eau de Parfum. The shared label does not establish equal strength or a universal longevity winner. Try similar applications on separate days and assess which you still enjoy later in the outing. How often you want to wear each deserves weight alongside its opening impression.
Found your signature?
Choose original Pegasus for almond with warm vanilla and sandalwood. Carlisle earns the pick when patchouli and resin are what you want behind the apple-and-tonka introduction. If patchouli-heavy bases aren't usually your thing, begin with Pegasus's almond direction rather than shopping past Carlisle's ending.
Pegasus
Almond. Vanilla.
Shop Pegasus Check price at JomashopShop Pegasus Eau de Parfum at Jomashop. The featured link selects the standard 75 ml / 2.5 oz spray, item 3700578506122. Our illustration shows a different 125 ml presentation. Pegasus Exclusif, testers, samples and refills are separate fragrances or formats. Check the selected item and size before checkout.
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Carlisle
Patchouli. Vanilla.
Shop Carlisle Check price at JomashopShop Parfums de Marly Carlisle Eau de Parfum at Jomashop. The featured link selects the standard 125 ml / 4.2 oz spray, item 3700578519009. Tester and sample listings are separate formats. Confirm Carlisle, the concentration and selected size before checkout.
See fragrance & retailer options →Compare the value. The featured Pegasus is 75 ml, although its illustration shows 125 ml. Carlisle is 125 ml, giving it 50 ml more volume. Include shipping, tax and applicable coupon terms, then divide Pegasus’s final total by 75 and Carlisle’s by 125 for cost per ml. At equal totals, Carlisle would cost 40% less per ml. Pegasus can still be the better purchase if you prefer it or want less volume. Recalculate when changing sizes, and compare standard bottles separately from testers, samples and gift sets.
Still deciding?
Which should I try if patchouli-heavy perfumes often put me off?
Original Pegasus is the more logical first stop for its almond, vanilla and sandalwood setting. Carlisle's published story specifically settles into patchouli, with opopanax and vanilla in the base. That ending is a reason to choose Carlisle rather than something to overlook.
Are Pegasus and Carlisle similar?
Both official profiles include vanilla, but the surrounding notes give different reasons to consider them. Sharing a brand and a note does not make them interchangeable. Compare samples before deciding whether one can replace the other in your collection.
Which lasts longer, Pegasus or Carlisle?
Their shared Eau de Parfum label does not establish a universal longevity ranking. Compare similar applications on separate days and assess both later in your plans. Favor the fragrance you enjoy through a full wear rather than choosing by an assumed strength advantage.
Are the featured Jomashop bottles the same size?
No. Pegasus item 3700578506122 is the standard 75 ml / 2.5 oz EDP spray. Carlisle item 3700578519009 is the standard 125 ml / 4.2 oz EDP spray. Carlisle contains 50 ml more, so compare cost per ml as well as final totals.
Does this guide compare Pegasus Exclusif?
This guide compares original Pegasus Eau de Parfum with Carlisle Eau de Parfum. Pegasus Exclusif is a separate fragrance. Match the full name and concentration to the version you sampled before selecting a bottle.
Why does the Pegasus photo show a different size?
Our Pegasus illustration shows a 125 ml presentation, while its featured Jomashop link selects the standard 75 ml item 3700578506122. Use the retailer’s selected item and size for the purchase. Presentation differences alone do not establish formula changes.
How this comparison was put together
Official Parfums de Marly descriptions inform the selected scent cues and concentration names. Jomashop listings identify the featured formats. Our recommendations consider fragrance preference, intended use, budget and the role a bottle would have in a collection.
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