Chanel No. 5 L'Eau vs Parfums de Marly Pegasus
Side-by-side comparison of Chanel No. 5 L'Eau by Chanel and Parfums de Marly Pegasus by Parfums de Marly.
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Chanel No. 5 L'Eau
ChanelEDT

“Opens with Lemon, settles into Cedar.”
Top
Lemon, Mandarin, Orange
Mid
Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine
Base
Cedar, White Musk, Light Amber
Longevity65
GoodProjection55
IntimateSillage55
Subtle$90–$140
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Parfums de MarlyEDP

“Opens with Bergamot, settles into Vanilla.”
Top
Bergamot, Heliotrope, Cypress
Mid
Jasmine, Lavender, Bitter Almond
Base
Vanilla, Amber, Sandalwood
Longevity85
ExcellentProjection70
ModerateSillage72
Moderate$230–$325
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| Chanel No. 5 L'Eau | Parfums de Marly Pegasus | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | EDT | EDP |
| Top notes | Lemon, Mandarin, Orange | Bergamot, Heliotrope, Cypress |
| Mid notes | Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine | Jasmine, Lavender, Bitter Almond |
| Base notes | Cedar, White Musk, Light Amber | Vanilla, Amber, Sandalwood |
| Longevity | Good — 6–8 hours | Excellent — 8–10 hours |
| Projection | Intimate — stays close to skin | Moderate — noticeable presence |
| Sillage | Subtle trail | Noticeable trail |
| Price | $90–$140 | $230–$325 |