Fragrance comparison

Chic In Red vs Pulse

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 1,799 ratings analysed

Chic In Red

PanVel

4.002 votes

Rank #57,667 FloralCitrus

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51%scent match

Some overlap

Pulse

Beyoncé

3.251,797 votes

Rank #4,755 CitrusVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Chic In Red
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pulse
Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Chic In Red2/4

Pulse2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chic In RedPanVel

PulseBeyoncé

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 9%Had 18%Want 73%

3.25/ 5 · 1,797 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

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

2 votes · too few to score

21%Love

48%Like

4%Ok

25%Dislike

1%Hate

1,705 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityPulse

SillageChic In Red

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value74

Category winnerChic In RedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

citrus91%

white floral83%

fresh spicy74%

woody65%

powdery56%

citrus100%

vanilla83%

floral65%

powdery48%

sweet30%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotGreen Tea

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineOrchid

Base3-5 hrs

Floral NotesWoodsy Notes

Top

CuracaoBergamotPear Blossom

Heart

OrchidJasminePeony

Base

VanilleMuskWoodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Jasmine, Orchid and Woodsy Notes. Durations are only published for Chic In Red, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter56

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 44%Work 36%Date 14%Party 6%

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,667

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,755

PerfumerBruno Jovanovic

Launched—

Reviews224

Category winnerPulseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

PanVel Chic In Red gives you an airy, thirst-quenching splash of iced green tea and tart bergamot right out of the nozzle. The initial spray carries a quick five-second alcohol bite before calming into dewy jasmine and sheer orchid blossoms. It feels brisk. You get clean petals floating in chilled citrus water rather …

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Pulse by Beyoncé is a citrus gourmand scent that relies on a sharp blue curacao note balanced by vanilla and orchid. It is a youthful, energetic composition that fits casual warm-weather days when you want something noticeable but light. It projects a playful vibe that works well for beach trips or gym sessions, thoug…

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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 is better, Chic In Red or Pulse?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Chic In Red is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Pulse is rated 3.25/5 from 1,797 votes. Choose Chic In Red for a floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pulse for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Chic In Red or Pulse?

Pulse lasts longest (Pulse 52/100, Chic In Red 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chic In Red or Pulse?

Projection is very close: Chic In Red 50/100, Pulse 49/100 for sillage.

Do Chic In Red and Pulse smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine, Orchid and Woodsy Notes.

Is Chic In Red or Pulse better for summer or winter?

Chic In Red suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chic In Red and Pulse?

Chic In Red has top notes of Bergamot and Green Tea, heart notes of Jasmine and Orchid, a base of Floral Notes and Woodsy Notes. Pulse has top notes of Curacao, Bergamot and Pear Blossom, heart notes of Orchid, Jasmine and Peony, a base of Vanille, Musk and Woodsy Notes.