Fragrance comparison

Edgewater vs Pulse Boost

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 118 ratings analysed

4 wins

Edgewater

Michael Malul London

4.0091 votes

Rank #28,486 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Pulse Boost

Eudora

3.8127 votes

Rank #30,955 Fresh SpicyFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Edgewater takes 4 of 7 categories.

Edgewater
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Pulse Boost
Choose it for a fresh spicy and fresh character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Edgewater4/7

Pulse Boost3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EdgewaterMichael Malul London

Pulse BoostEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 91 votes

Have 47%Had 6%Want 48%

3.81/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 62%Had 17%Want 20%

Category winnerEdgewaterRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

29%Like

9%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

91 votes

11%Love

70%Like

11%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerPulse BoostMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityEdgewater

SillageEdgewater

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value93

Category winnerPulse BoostBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

green84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

woody61%

fresh spicy100%

fresh92%

aquatic84%

aromatic77%

fruity69%

citrus61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeppermintAppleGrapefruitBergamotBlack PepperCardamomCinnamon

Heart

LactonesFig LeafCoconutLavenderSageSaffronPetitgrainTimur

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodCedarTobaccoVanillaTonka BeanHeliotrope

Top15-30 mins

AppleGrapefruitGingerBlack PepperCardamom

Heart1-2 hrs

Watery NotesLavenderSageGeraniumNutmeg

Base3-4 hrs

FrankincenseCedarPatchouliMoss

InformationalShared notesApple, Grapefruit, Black Pepper and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Pulse Boost, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer85

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Spring95

Summer100

Fall52

Winter29

Day100

Night32

Category winnerPulse BoostMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex19

Women0

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

Casual 49%Work 31%Date 11%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,486

PerfumerRichard Herpin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,955

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerEdgewaterHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Edgewater opens crisp and lively, with peppermint, grapefruit, bergamot and apple giving it a cool, aromatic lift. As it settles, fig leaf, lavender, sage and creamy coconut-like lactones soften the spice and pull it into a greener, smoother shape. The dry-down adds tobacco, sandalwood, cedar, vanilla and tonka, so it…

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Pulse Boost by Eudora hits the air with a brisk crack of crisp green apple, tart grapefruit, and freshly sliced ginger. It does not pretend to be a heavy evening statement. Instead, it leans fully into clean, athletic energy. A quick splash of watery notes and herbal lavender washes across the middle before setting in…

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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, Edgewater or Pulse Boost?

Edgewater takes 4 of 7 categories. Edgewater is rated 4.00/5 from 91 votes; Pulse Boost is rated 3.81/5 from 27 votes. Choose Edgewater for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Pulse Boost for a fresh spicy and fresh character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Edgewater or Pulse Boost?

Edgewater lasts longest (Edgewater 69/100, Pulse Boost 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Edgewater or Pulse Boost?

Edgewater projects furthest (Edgewater 58/100, Pulse Boost 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Edgewater and Pulse Boost smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Apple, Grapefruit, Black Pepper and Cardamom.

Is Edgewater or Pulse Boost better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Edgewater and Pulse Boost?

Edgewater has top notes of Peppermint, Apple, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Lactones, Fig Leaf, Coconut and Lavender, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Cedar and Tobacco. Pulse Boost has top notes of Apple, Grapefruit, Ginger and Black Pepper, heart notes of Watery Notes, Lavender, Sage and Geranium, a base of Frankincense, Cedar, Patchouli and Moss.