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Boucheron Pour Homme vs Pulse

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

Updated 2,231 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Boucheron Pour Homme takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Boucheron Pour Homme

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

  • Pulse

    Choose it for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Boucheron Pour Homme5/7
Pulse2/7
Ratings & consensus
Boucheron Pour Homme
Community sentiment
Boucheron Pour Homme
Longevity
Boucheron Pour Homme
Sillage & projection
Boucheron Pour Homme
Value for money
Pulse
Versatility
Pulse
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Boucheron Pour Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Boucheron Pour HommeBoucheron
PulseAXE
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.94/ 5 · 2,181 votes
Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%
3.35/ 5 · 50 votes
Have 9%Had 77%Want 13%
Category winnerBoucheron Pour HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
39%Love
41%Like
6%Ok
13%Dislike
2%Hate

1,995 votes

40%Love
37%Like
10%Ok
10%Dislike
3%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerBoucheron Pour HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity51
〰 Sillage51
♥ Love / hate68
Category winners

LongevityBoucheron Pour Homme

SillageBoucheron Pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value76
¤ Price value100
Category winnerPulseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
amber77%
fresh spicy69%
earthy61%
lavender100%
fresh spicy91%
aromatic83%
white floral74%
herbal65%
woody56%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
LemonLemon VerbenaBergamotLavenderOrangeBasilMandarin Orange
Heart
CarnationRoseJasmineYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyOrris Root
Base
OakmossVetiverSandalwoodIncenseMuskBenzoinAmberTonka Bean
Top
Lavender
Heart
BasilJasmine
Base
Sandalwood
InformationalShared notesLavender, Basil, Jasmine and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter57
Day–
Night–
Spring71
Summer100
Fall71
Winter57
Day100
Night50
Category winnerPulseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men89
Unisex9
Women2
Men63
Unisex38
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#703

PerfumerFrancis Deleamont, Jean-Pierre Bethouart, Raymond Chaillan

Launched—

Reviews250

Overall rank#21,481

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerBoucheron Pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Boucheron Pour Homme opens with a sharp burst of lemon verbena, bergamot, and basil before settling into a soapy carnation and rose heart. Built on an oakmoss, vetiver, and sandalwood base, it offers a clean, refined barbershop feel that shines during spring and summer office days. It suits mature wearers who value st…

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Pulse by AXE is an aromatic fougere that leans into a classic masculine profile. It opens with a sharp, bracing lavender note that immediately sets a clean, barbershop tone. As it settles, herbal basil and floral jasmine add depth before drying down into a solid, woody sandalwood base. It serves as a straightforward, …

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Boucheron Pour Homme or Pulse?

Boucheron Pour Homme takes 5 of 7 categories. Boucheron Pour Homme is rated 3.94/5 from 2,181 votes; Pulse is rated 3.35/5 from 50 votes. Choose Boucheron Pour Homme for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Pulse for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Boucheron Pour Homme or Pulse?

Boucheron Pour Homme lasts longest (Boucheron Pour Homme 71/100, Pulse 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Boucheron Pour Homme or Pulse?

Boucheron Pour Homme projects furthest (Boucheron Pour Homme 64/100, Pulse 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Boucheron Pour Homme and Pulse smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Basil, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Is Boucheron Pour Homme or Pulse better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pulse is the stronger pick. For winter, Boucheron Pour Homme is the stronger pick. Pulse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Boucheron Pour Homme and Pulse?

Boucheron Pour Homme has top notes of Lemon, Lemon Verbena, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Incense. Pulse has top notes of Lavender, heart notes of Basil and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood.

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