Parfums de Marly Layton vs Pegasus: Which Marly Should You Buy?
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Parfums de Marly makes some of the most popular luxury scents for men, and Layton and Pegasus are two of the names people compare most. They sit at the same price, so the choice comes down to how they smell.
Here is the comparison, using the verified notes from our perfume database.
The short answer
Layton is fresh and sweet: apple, bergamot and cardamom over lavender, violet and geranium, with patchouli, vanilla, guaiac wood and praline in the base. Pegasus is creamy and nutty: anise, bergamot and almond over cypress, violet leaf and orange blossom, with Ambroxan, vanilla and sandalwood in the base.
The notes side by side
Parfums de Marly Layton
Marketed for men | Launched 2016 | Eau de Parfum | Long-lasting per Parfumo community ratings (8.3/10)
Top: Apple, Bergamot, Cardamom · Heart: Lavender, Violet, Geranium · Base: Patchouli, Vanilla, Guaiac Wood, Praline
An Eau de Parfum from 2016. Parfumo users rate its longevity 8.3 out of 10.
Parfums de Marly Pegasus
Marketed for men | Eau de Parfum
Top: Anise, Bergamot, Almond · Heart: Cypress, Violet Leaf, Orange Blossom · Base: Ambroxan, Vanilla, Sandalwood
An Eau de Parfum with an almond and anise opening and a creamy sandalwood and vanilla base.
Open both in our comparison tool to see their shared notes highlighted in gold.
What they have in common
Both are marketed for men, both share bergamot and vanilla, and both come in 75ml and 125ml, listed at $290 for 75ml; $400 for 125ml. Pegasus also comes in 200ml.
Where they differ
The opening
Layton opens with apple and cardamom. Pegasus opens with anise and almond.
The heart
Layton has lavender, violet and geranium. Pegasus has cypress, violet leaf and orange blossom.
The base
Layton finishes with patchouli, guaiac wood and praline. Pegasus finishes with Ambroxan and sandalwood.
Which should you buy?
Buy Layton if you want a fresh apple and lavender opening with a sweet praline base. Buy Pegasus if you prefer a creamy almond and sandalwood scent.
FAQ
Which is sweeter, Layton or Pegasus?
Both have vanilla. Layton adds praline, while Pegasus leans creamy with almond and sandalwood.
Are Layton and Pegasus the same price?
In our database both are listed at $290 for 75ml and $400 for 125ml.
How long does Layton last?
Parfumo users rate its longevity 8.3 out of 10.
