Fragrance comparison

Cascade vs Pulse Summer Edition

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

Updated 13 Nov 2026 644 ratings analysed

6 wins

Cascade

Chopard · 2009

3.96447 votes

Rank #7,926 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Pulse Summer Edition

Beyoncé

3.52197 votes

Rank #12,457 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cascade takes 6 of 7 categories.

Cascade
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Pulse Summer Edition
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Cascade6/7

Pulse Summer Edition1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CascadeChopard

Pulse Summer EditionBeyoncé

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 447 votes

Have 44%Had 56%Want 0%

3.52/ 5 · 197 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerCascadeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

60%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

447 votes

32%Love

43%Like

2%Ok

23%Dislike

1%Hate

190 votes

Category winnerCascadeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityCascade

SillageCascade

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value71

Category winnerPulse Summer EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

musky92%

floral84%

soft spicy77%

powdery69%

woody61%

citrus100%

sweet92%

white floral84%

fruity77%

musky69%

floral61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both white floral, musky and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperMandarin OrangeGrapefruit blossom

Heart2-4 hrs

OrchidNight blooming Cereus

Base5-8 hrs

Woody NotesAmberMusk

Top

Mandarin OrangePearPink Pepper

Heart

OrchidAfrican Orange FlowerJasmine

Base

BenzoinMuskWoodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Mandarin Orange, Orchid and Musk. Durations are only published for Cascade, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring66

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night64

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter22

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCascadeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,926

PerfumerJuliette Karagueuzoglou, Beatrice Piquet

Launched2009

Reviews30

Overall rank#12,457

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerCascadeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chopard Cascade delivers an approachable, creamy floral profile built around sweet mandarin orange, crisp pink pepper, and night blooming cereus. The first spray brings a sharp burst of alcohol and zesty citrus that settles within three minutes. Soon, velvety orchid petals emerge over a warm foundation of amber and cl…

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Pulse Summer Edition by Beyoncé is a floral fruity perfume that swaps the original's heavy liqueur notes for a crisp citrus and pear opening. It settles into a light, tropical floral heart of orchid and jasmine before resting on a base of musk and benzoin. This fragrance feels easy to wear for daytime, particularly du…

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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, Cascade or Pulse Summer Edition?

Cascade takes 6 of 7 categories. Cascade is rated 3.96/5 from 447 votes; Pulse Summer Edition is rated 3.52/5 from 197 votes. Choose Cascade for a white floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Pulse Summer Edition for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Cascade or Pulse Summer Edition?

Cascade lasts longest (Cascade 65/100, Pulse Summer Edition 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cascade or Pulse Summer Edition?

Cascade projects furthest (Cascade 59/100, Pulse Summer Edition 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cascade and Pulse Summer Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, musky and floral accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange, Orchid and Musk.

Is Cascade or Pulse Summer Edition better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cascade is the stronger pick. For winter, Cascade is the stronger pick. Cascade suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cascade and Pulse Summer Edition?

Cascade has top notes of Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit blossom, heart notes of Orchid and Night blooming Cereus, a base of Woody Notes, Amber and Musk. Pulse Summer Edition has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Pear and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Orchid, African Orange Flower and Jasmine, a base of Benzoin, Musk and Woodsy Notes.