Fragrance comparison

Chic vs Pulse NYC

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 581 ratings analysed

4 wins

Chic

Armaf

4.0174 votes

Rank #12,366 CitrusFruity

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47%scent match

Some overlap

Pulse NYC

Beyoncé

3.41507 votes

Rank #6,697 SweetFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chic takes 4 of 7 categories.

Chic
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pulse NYC
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Chic4/7

Pulse NYC2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ChicArmaf

Pulse NYCBeyoncé

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 74 votes

Have 87%Had 13%Want 0%

3.41/ 5 · 507 votes

Have 57%Had 43%Want 0%

Category winnerChicRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

30%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

5%Hate

74 votes

23%Love

48%Like

2%Ok

26%Dislike

1%Hate

478 votes

Category winnerChicMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityChic

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value80

Category winnerPulse NYCBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

fresh77%

white floral69%

woody61%

sweet100%

fruity86%

woody72%

patchouli58%

floral44%

warm spicy30%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CaloneStrawberryRaspberryOrangeTangerinePearBergamot

Heart

JasminePeonyOrange Blossom

Base

PatchouliMuskAmbroxanCedarVanillaMoss

Top

RaspberryPomegranatePearPeonyJasmine

Heart

Orchid

Base

CupcakePatchouli

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Pear, Jasmine and Peony. 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

Summer89

Fall58

Winter33

Day100

Night49

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter70

Day–

Night–

Category winnerChicMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex2

Women90

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,366

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#6,697

PerfumerCarlos Viñals

Launched—

Reviews93

Category winnerPulse NYCHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Armaf Chic opens with a sweet, aquatic splash of calone mixed with strawberry and pear. It behaves like a bright, sunny afternoon in a bottle, shifting from its initial berry burst into a clean floral heart of peony and jasmine. As it warms on the skin, a heavy patchouli base takes over, adding an unexpected woody dep…

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Pulse NYC by Beyoncé is a Floral Fruity Gourmand that plays with the sweetness of cupcake against a backdrop of patchouli and red fruits. It is an easygoing, modern designer fragrance designed for casual daily wear. The scent feels approachable and distinct, best suited for those who appreciate a playful, sweet profil…

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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, Chic or Pulse NYC?

Chic takes 4 of 7 categories. Chic is rated 4.01/5 from 74 votes; Pulse NYC is rated 3.41/5 from 507 votes. Choose Chic for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pulse NYC for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Chic or Pulse NYC?

They last about the same: Chic 62/100, Pulse NYC 61/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Chic or Pulse NYC?

Projection is very close: Chic 56/100, Pulse NYC 56/100 for sillage.

Do Chic and Pulse NYC smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Pear, Jasmine and Peony.

Is Chic or Pulse NYC better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Chic and Pulse NYC?

Chic has top notes of Calone, Strawberry, Raspberry and Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Peony and Orange Blossom, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Ambroxan and Cedar. Pulse NYC has top notes of Raspberry, Pomegranate, Pear and Peony, heart notes of Orchid, a base of Cupcake and Patchouli.