Fragrance comparison

Buddhapada vs Pulse Boost

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 28 ratings analysed

2 wins

Buddhapada

Van Dang

4.001 votes

Rank #65,534 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Pulse Boost

Eudora

3.8127 votes

Rank #31,894 Fresh SpicyFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Buddhapada takes 2 of 3 categories.

Buddhapada
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.
Pulse Boost
Choose it for a fresh spicy and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Buddhapada2/3

Pulse Boost1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BuddhapadaVan Dang

Pulse BoostEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

3.81/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 62%Had 17%Want 20%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

11%Love

70%Like

11%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityBuddhapada

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value93

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy90%

woody80%

amber70%

aromatic60%

balsamic50%

fresh spicy100%

fresh92%

aquatic84%

aromatic77%

fruity69%

citrus61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CardamomNutmegBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaMyrrh

Base7-9+ hrs

SandalwoodFrankincense

Top15-30 mins

AppleGrapefruitGingerBlack PepperCardamom

Heart1-2 hrs

Watery NotesLavenderSageGeraniumNutmeg

Base3-4 hrs

FrankincenseCedarPatchouliMoss

Category winnerBuddhapadaLongest dry-down: 7-9+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring95

Summer100

Fall52

Winter29

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,534

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,894

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerPulse BoostHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Buddhapada by Van Dang opens with an invigorating kick of black pepper, crushed green cardamom, and warm grated nutmeg that immediately cuts through the air. Rather than turning sharp or overly kitchen-like, the spices quickly soften into an earthy heart of smoky cypriol oil and sweet resinous myrrh. As it settles ont…

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Pulse Boost by Eudora hits the air with a brisk crack of crisp green apple, tart grapefruit, and freshly sliced ginger. It does not pretend to be a heavy evening statement. Instead, it leans fully into clean, athletic energy. A quick splash of watery notes and herbal lavender washes across the middle before setting in…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Buddhapada or Pulse Boost?

Buddhapada takes 2 of 3 categories. Buddhapada is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Pulse Boost is rated 3.81/5 from 27 votes. Choose Buddhapada for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Pulse Boost for a fresh spicy and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Buddhapada or Pulse Boost?

Buddhapada lasts longest (Buddhapada 100/100, Pulse Boost 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Buddhapada and Pulse Boost smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Nutmeg, Black Pepper and Frankincense.

Is Buddhapada or Pulse Boost better for summer or winter?

Buddhapada suits evening wear; Pulse Boost suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Buddhapada and Pulse Boost?

Buddhapada has top notes of Cardamom, Nutmeg and Black Pepper, heart notes of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Myrrh, a base of Sandalwood and Frankincense. Pulse Boost has top notes of Apple, Grapefruit, Ginger and Black Pepper, heart notes of Watery Notes, Lavender, Sage and Geranium, a base of Frankincense, Cedar, Patchouli and Moss.