Fragrance comparison

B9 vs Pulse of the Gulf

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 20 Oct 2026 263 ratings analysed

2 wins

Bond No 9

3.79263 votes

Rank #4,604 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Pulse of the Gulf

Nabeel

—0 votes

Rank #70,028 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

B9 takes 2 of 2 categories.

B9
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Pulse of the Gulf
Choose it for a powdery and woody character.

B92/2

Pulse of the Gulf0/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: B9
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: B9

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

B9Bond No 9

Pulse of the GulfNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 263 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 5%Had 0%Want 95%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

36%Like

5%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

216 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageB9

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

musky91%

warm spicy83%

powdery74%

amber65%

animalic56%

powdery100%

woody92%

amber84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

floral61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both white floral, powdery and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

GardeniaSaffronMuskAmberJasmineOrchidCitrusesSandalwoodOakmossAgarwood (Oud)Vetiver

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Agarwood (Oud)CitrusesPearOrchidLilyVioletAmberSandalwoodMusk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMusk, Amber, Orchid and Citruses. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring72

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex46

Women46

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,604

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#70,028

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerB9Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

B9 is a musky white floral with a spicy saffron lift, soft amber warmth, and a dry-down that can turn smoky, woody, and slightly earthy. Gardenia sits at the centre, but it wears less creamy than some expect. On many wearers it projects loudly and lasts well, so this is one to sample before buying. It may suit someone…

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Pulse of the Gulf by Nabeel is an amber woody fragrance that strikes a balance between airy florals and dark woods. The perfume opens with a bright splash of citruses and fresh pear before settling into a powdery heart of violet, orchid, and lily. A dry, warm base of Indian agarwood, amber, and sandalwood gives it str…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which projects more, B9 or Pulse of the Gulf?

B9 projects furthest (B9 75/100, Pulse of the Gulf 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do B9 and Pulse of the Gulf smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, powdery and amber accords. Common notes include Musk, Amber, Orchid and Citruses.