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Hermès Eau des Merveilles Pegase: Limited-Edition Review

A collector's flacon with the same citrus-woody-amber juice as Eau des Merveilles.

By Vivir · · Updated
Hermès Eau des Merveilles Pegase is a 2007 limited-edition flacon, not a new fragrance formula. It contains the same juice as Eau des Merveilles, the 2004 release by Ralf Schwieger and Nathalie Feisthauer. That distinction matters: Pegase is best understood as a collector-oriented bottle decor for a familiar scent, rather than a separate flanker with its own notes or character. The scent itself is a bright, dry, ambery composition built around citrus, Virginia cedar, resin, oak, amber, and vetiver. It is officially marketed for women, but multiple reviewers describe it as fully unisex. Performance is moderate rather than overpowering, with users reporting roughly 7 to 9 hours of longevity and a profile that sits close to the skin after the first hour. Because Pegase is discontinued and collector-driven, pricing is volatile. The verified estimate of $150 to $400 for a 50ml bottle should be treated as a market range, not a confirmed retail figure. The central question for buyers is simple: do you want the limited-edition Pegase flacon, or do you simply want the Eau des Merveilles scent? The latter remains widely available in standard packaging.
Longevity
4.0
Projection
3.0
Sillage
3.0
$150-$400
SpringSummerFallWinter

Accords

Citrus Woody Amber Aromatic Fresh Soft Spicy

Notes Pyramid

Top
Amalfi LemonBitter OrangePink PepperPepper
Heart
Virginia CedarResinOak
Base
AmberVetiver

Scent Journey

1
Opening 0-30 min

The opening is bright and citrus-forward, with Amalfi lemon and bitter orange lifted by pink pepper and pepper. It feels fresh, slightly sparkling, and softly spicy rather than sharp.

2
Heart 1-2 hrs

The heart turns drier and woodier as Virginia cedar, resin, and oak move forward. The citrus remains in the background, but the composition becomes more grounded and textured.

3
Drydown 4+ hrs

The base settles into amber and vetiver, giving the scent a warm, dry, slightly earthy finish. It remains moderate and close-to-skin rather than loud.

Performance Dashboard

Longevity 4.0/5

7-9 hours on skin; some users report up to 9 hours.

Projection 3.0/5

Moderate projection; close-to-skin after the first hour.

Sillage 3.0/5

Moderate sillage.

When to Wear

SpringBest
SummerBest
FallOK
WinterAvoid
everyday wearofficecasual daytimewarm-weather outings

Pros & Cons

  • Same juice as Eau des Merveilles, a well-liked citrus-woody-amber
  • Limited-edition Pegase flacon is collectible
  • Moderate, office-friendly performance
  • Marketed to women but widely considered unisex
  • No unique scent versus standard Eau des Merveilles
  • Discontinued and collector-priced
  • Moderate projection may disappoint strong-sillage fans
  • Note pyramid is not officially structured top/heart/base

Price & Value

$150-$400
Collector-driven estimate for 50ml; not a confirmed retail price.

“Buy for the bottle; the juice is the standard Eau des Merveilles.”

Reformulation History

No significant batch variations reported for the scent. Because Pegase is a limited-edition flacon of Eau des Merveilles, bottle condition, storage, and collector demand matter more than batch-to-batch scent differences.

Who It's For

Ideal For

  • wearers who like bright citrus over dry woods and amber
  • office-friendly everyday scent seekers
  • unisex wearers despite the women's marketing
  • collectors of Hermès limited editions

Not Recommended For

  • those wanting a strong projection beast
  • people who dislike citrus-woody-amber profiles
  • buyers seeking a unique scent different from Eau des Merveilles

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Final Verdict

Hermès Eau des Merveilles Pegase is a collector's edition, not a new olfactory idea: it houses the same bright citrus, dry cedar, and ambery warmth as Eau des Merveilles. Buy it for the limited-edition flacon and the pleasure of an office-friendly, unisex-leaning EDT; do not pay a premium expecting a different scent.

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HermèsEau des Merveilles Pegaselimited editioncitrus woody amberunisexRalf SchwiegerNathalie Feisthauer