Eau de Sport vs Pulse
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Eau de Sport takes 5 of 7 categories.
Eau de SportChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
PulseChoose it for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Eau de Sport5/7
Pulse2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Eau de Sport
- Community sentiment
- Eau de Sport
- Longevity
- Eau de Sport
- Sillage & projection
- Eau de Sport
- Value for money
- Pulse
- Versatility
- Pulse
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Eau de Sport
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Eau de SportLacoste FragrancesPulseAXEWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.35/ 5 · 60 votes
Have 29%Had 26%Want 45%
3.35/ 5 · 50 votes
Have 9%Had 77%Want 13%
Category winnerEau de SportRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate48%Love
43%Like
3%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
60 votes
40%Love
37%Like
10%Ok
10%Dislike
3%Hate
30 votes
Category winnerEau de SportMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEau de Sport
SillageEau de Sport
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPulseBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
warm spicy69%
green61%
lavender100%
fresh spicy91%
aromatic83%
white floral74%
herbal65%
woody56%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotLavenderBasilLemonMandarin OrangeMintNeroli
Heart
FirCorianderCarnationClary SageJasmineGeraniumRose
Base
SandalwoodLeatherCedarAmberTonka BeanOakmossPatchouliMusk
Top
Lavender
Heart
BasilJasmine
Base
Sandalwood
InformationalShared notesLavender, Basil, Jasmine and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer78
Fall70
Winter43
Day100
Night45
Spring71
Summer100
Fall71
Winter57
Day100
Night50
Category winnerPulseMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#9,918
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Overall rank#21,481
PerfumerAnn Gottlieb
Launched—
Reviews5
Category winnerEau de SportHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEau de Sport by Lacoste Fragrances opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, mint, and crushed basil before settling into an aromatic pine and cedar dry down. Created as a classic aromatic fougere, this vintage cologne pairs traditional French herbal accords with a dry oakmoss and leather base. It wears best during cool …
Reviews →Pulse by AXE is an aromatic fougere that leans into a classic masculine profile. It opens with a sharp, bracing lavender note that immediately sets a clean, barbershop tone. As it settles, herbal basil and floral jasmine add depth before drying down into a solid, woody sandalwood base. It serves as a straightforward, …
Reviews →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, Eau de Sport or Pulse?
Eau de Sport takes 5 of 7 categories. Eau de Sport is rated 4.35/5 from 60 votes; Pulse is rated 3.35/5 from 50 votes. Choose Eau de Sport for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pulse for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Eau de Sport or Pulse?
Eau de Sport lasts longest (Eau de Sport 76/100, Pulse 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Eau de Sport or Pulse?
Eau de Sport projects furthest (Eau de Sport 69/100, Pulse 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Eau de Sport and Pulse smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Basil, Jasmine and Sandalwood.
Is Eau de Sport or Pulse better for summer or winter?
For summer, Pulse is the stronger pick. For winter, Pulse is the stronger pick. Eau de Sport suits daytime wear; Pulse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Eau de Sport and Pulse?
Eau de Sport has top notes of Bergamot, Lavender, Basil and Lemon, heart notes of Fir, Coriander, Carnation and Clary Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Leather, Cedar and Amber. Pulse has top notes of Lavender, heart notes of Basil and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood.
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