Fragrance comparison

Cockpit vs Impulse

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 37 ratings analysed

Cockpit

Azzaro

3.8236 votes

Rank #18,502 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Impulse

The Dua Brand

5.001 votes

Rank #47,961 AnisSoft Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Impulse takes 2 of 3 categories.

Cockpit
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Impulse
Choose it for a anis and soft spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Cockpit1/3

Impulse2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CockpitAzzaro

ImpulseThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 20%Had 14%Want 66%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 29%Had 12%Want 59%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

52%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

29 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityImpulse

SillageImpulse

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

amber84%

sweet77%

anis69%

warm spicy61%

anis100%

soft spicy77%

floral53%

powdery30%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both anis

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

YuzuPepperGrapefruit

Heart

Star AniseTonka BeanJasmineGeraniumPear

Base

Tolu Balsam

Notes

Star AniseBourbon VanillaBlack CurrantTolu BalsamAtlas CedarGalangaPepper

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPepper, Star Anise and Tolu Balsam. Durations are only published for Impulse, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer50

Fall100

Winter36

Day100

Night47

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,502

PerfumerFabrice Pellegrin

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#47,961

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCockpitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cockpit by Azzaro is an aromatic fougere that balances bright citrus with spicy and woody undertones. Launched in 2008, it features a crisp yuzu and grapefruit opening that transitions into a warmer, resinous base of tolu balsam. Ideal for casual day wear during spring or fall, this scent offers a masculine, modern pr…

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Impulse by The Dua Brand is an oriental spicy fragrance built around bold star anise, tart black currant, and deep bourbon vanilla. It opens with a punchy clash between dark, fruity berry notes and sharp, licorice-tinged star anise. As it settles, warm spices like pepper and galanga emerge, adding heat to the composit…

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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, Cockpit or Impulse?

Impulse takes 2 of 3 categories. Cockpit is rated 3.82/5 from 36 votes; Impulse is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Cockpit for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Impulse for a anis and soft spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Cockpit or Impulse?

Impulse lasts longest (Impulse 80/100, Cockpit 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cockpit or Impulse?

Impulse projects furthest (Impulse 75/100, Cockpit 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cockpit and Impulse smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share anis accords. Common notes include Pepper, Star Anise and Tolu Balsam.

Is Cockpit or Impulse better for summer or winter?

Cockpit suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cockpit and Impulse?

Cockpit has top notes of Yuzu, Pepper and Grapefruit, heart notes of Star Anise, Tonka Bean, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Tolu Balsam. Impulse features Star Anise, Bourbon Vanilla, Black Currant, Tolu Balsam and Atlas Cedar.