Essencial Masculino vs Pulse
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Essencial Masculino takes 4 of 7 categories.
Essencial MasculinoChoose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
PulseChoose it for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Essencial Masculino4/7
Pulse3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Essencial Masculino
- Community sentiment
- Essencial Masculino
- Longevity
- Essencial Masculino
- Sillage & projection
- Essencial Masculino
- Value for money
- Pulse
- Versatility
- Pulse
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Pulse
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Essencial MasculinoNaturaPulseAXEWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.91/ 5 · 1,291 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
3.35/ 5 · 50 votes
Have 9%Had 77%Want 13%
Category winnerEssencial MasculinoRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate34%Love
43%Like
11%Ok
10%Dislike
2%Hate
1,277 votes
40%Love
37%Like
10%Ok
10%Dislike
3%Hate
30 votes
Category winnerEssencial MasculinoMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEssencial Masculino
SillageEssencial Masculino
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPulseBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
woody91%
aromatic83%
citrus74%
amber65%
powdery56%
lavender100%
fresh spicy91%
aromatic83%
white floral74%
herbal65%
woody56%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotNutmegGrapefruitBasilLavenderGalbanumJuniper
Heart
RosemaryPatchouliSageGeraniumJasmine
Base
Virginia CedarMyrhhoak mossSandalwoodAmberMuskFir
Top
Lavender
Heart
BasilJasmine
Base
Sandalwood
InformationalShared notesBasil, Lavender, 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 seasonSpring72
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
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#25,975
PerfumerVeronique Dupont
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#21,481
PerfumerAnn Gottlieb
Launched—
Reviews5
Category winnerPulseHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEssencial Masculino by Natura is a robust aromatic fougere that leans into traditional woody and spicy profiles. Released in 1995, it relies on a classic structure of bergamot, juniper, and oak moss. It is a serious, grounded fragrance that works well for professionals who prefer a clean, sharp scent profile over mode…
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, Essencial Masculino or Pulse?
Essencial Masculino takes 4 of 7 categories. Essencial Masculino is rated 3.91/5 from 1,291 votes; Pulse is rated 3.35/5 from 50 votes. Choose Essencial Masculino for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Pulse for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Essencial Masculino or Pulse?
Essencial Masculino lasts longest (Essencial Masculino 71/100, Pulse 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Essencial Masculino or Pulse?
Essencial Masculino projects furthest (Essencial Masculino 62/100, Pulse 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Essencial Masculino and Pulse smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Basil, Lavender, Jasmine and Sandalwood.
Is Essencial Masculino or Pulse better for summer or winter?
For summer, Pulse is the stronger pick. For winter, Essencial Masculino is the stronger pick. Pulse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Essencial Masculino and Pulse?
Essencial Masculino has top notes of Bergamot, Nutmeg, Grapefruit and Basil, heart notes of Rosemary, Patchouli, Sage and Geranium, a base of Virginia Cedar, Myrhh, oak moss and Sandalwood. Pulse has top notes of Lavender, heart notes of Basil and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood.
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