Fragrance comparison

Cuir Magnifique vs Pulse

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 105 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cuir Magnifique

Noble Royale

3.7938 votes

Rank #28,970 AromaticWoody

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40%scent match

Some overlap

Pulse

Eudora

3.9067 votes

Rank #36,308 AromaticAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuir Magnifique takes 4 of 7 categories.

Cuir Magnifique
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pulse
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Cuir Magnifique4/7

Pulse3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cuir MagnifiqueNoble Royale

PulseEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 30%Had 19%Want 51%

3.90/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 64%Had 24%Want 12%

Category winnerPulseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

37%Like

16%Ok

11%Dislike

5%Hate

38 votes

24%Love

49%Like

22%Ok

1%Dislike

3%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerPulseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityCuir Magnifique

SillageCuir Magnifique

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value83

Category winnerPulseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

leather61%

aromatic100%

amber90%

lavender80%

woody70%

balsamic60%

fresh spicy50%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

elemiLemonBergamotViolet LeafArtemisiaNutmegBlack Pepper

Heart

Orris RootJasmineNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)CinnamonFreesiaLily-of-the-ValleyLavender

Base

LeatherVetiverSandalwoodCedarVanillaTonka BeanMuskAmber

Top15-30 mins

Lavender

Heart2-3 hrs

elemi

Base4-6 hrs

AmberCedar

InformationalShared noteselemi, Lavender, Cedar and Amber. Durations are only published for Pulse, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night38

Spring78

Summer47

Fall100

Winter58

Day100

Night65

Category winnerCuir MagnifiqueMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex54

Women15

Men85

Unisex13

Women2

Work 36%Casual 33%Date 21%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,970

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#36,308

PerfumerHernan Fígoli

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCuir MagnifiqueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Philippe Paparella-Paris constructed Cuir Magnifique around a soft leather accord rather than a harsh tannery note. It opens with bright lemon, resinous elemi, and a distinct cucumber-fresh violet leaf. Rather than leaning immediately into dense smoke or heavy birch tar, the heart introduces spike lavender and powdery…

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Pulse by Eudora delivers an easygoing aromatic profile built around clean French lavender, resinous elemi, and dry cedarwood. It opens with an instant burst of cooling herbal freshness. You get a quick two-minute solvent flash before the aromatic oils settle onto your skin. Soon after, the resinous middle brings a sli…

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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, Cuir Magnifique or Pulse?

Cuir Magnifique takes 4 of 7 categories. Cuir Magnifique is rated 3.79/5 from 38 votes; Pulse is rated 3.90/5 from 67 votes. Choose Cuir Magnifique for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pulse for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cuir Magnifique or Pulse?

Cuir Magnifique lasts longest (Cuir Magnifique 60/100, Pulse 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cuir Magnifique or Pulse?

Cuir Magnifique projects furthest (Cuir Magnifique 70/100, Pulse 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cuir Magnifique and Pulse smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include elemi, Lavender, Cedar and Amber.

Is Cuir Magnifique or Pulse better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cuir Magnifique is the stronger pick. For winter, Pulse is the stronger pick. Cuir Magnifique suits daytime wear; Pulse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cuir Magnifique and Pulse?

Cuir Magnifique has top notes of elemi, Lemon, Bergamot and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Orris Root, Jasmine, Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi) and Cinnamon, a base of Leather, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Cedar. Pulse has top notes of Lavender, heart notes of elemi, a base of Amber and Cedar.