Fragrance comparison

Forbidden Euphoria vs Pulse NYC

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 3,119 ratings analysed

5 wins

Forbidden Euphoria

Calvin Klein

3.902,612 votes

Rank #29,947 FruityFloral

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70%scent match

Closely related

Pulse NYC

Beyoncé

3.41507 votes

Rank #6,697 SweetFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Forbidden Euphoria takes 5 of 7 categories.

Forbidden Euphoria
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Pulse NYC
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Forbidden Euphoria5/7

Pulse NYC2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Forbidden EuphoriaCalvin Klein

Pulse NYCBeyoncé

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 2,612 votes

Have 41%Had 33%Want 26%

3.41/ 5 · 507 votes

Have 57%Had 43%Want 0%

Category winnerForbidden EuphoriaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

48%Like

2%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

2,612 votes

23%Love

48%Like

2%Ok

26%Dislike

1%Hate

478 votes

Category winnerForbidden EuphoriaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityForbidden Euphoria

SillageForbidden Euphoria

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value80

Category winnerPulse NYCBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral92%

sweet84%

woody77%

musky69%

patchouli61%

sweet100%

fruity86%

woody72%

patchouli58%

floral44%

warm spicy30%

Scent match70%Closely related · both fruity, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

RaspberryPeach BlossomMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

OrchidPeonyJasmine

Base3 to 5 hours

PatchouliCashmere WoodMusk

Top

RaspberryPomegranatePearPeonyJasmine

Heart

Orchid

Base

CupcakePatchouli

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Orchid, Peony and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Forbidden Euphoria, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer38

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night83

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter70

Day–

Night–

Category winnerForbidden EuphoriaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,947

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,697

PerfumerCarlos Viñals

Launched—

Reviews93

Category winnerPulse NYCHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Forbidden Euphoria by Calvin Klein presents a bright, sweet take on the original Euphoria theme. It opens with juicy raspberry, tart mandarin orange, and delicate peach blossom, giving the first spray an energetic, sparkling fruitiness. The heart settles into a bouquet of tiger orchid, pink peony, and crisp jasmine, s…

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Pulse NYC by Beyoncé is a Floral Fruity Gourmand that plays with the sweetness of cupcake against a backdrop of patchouli and red fruits. It is an easygoing, modern designer fragrance designed for casual daily wear. The scent feels approachable and distinct, best suited for those who appreciate a playful, sweet profil…

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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, Forbidden Euphoria or Pulse NYC?

Forbidden Euphoria takes 5 of 7 categories. Forbidden Euphoria is rated 3.90/5 from 2,612 votes; Pulse NYC is rated 3.41/5 from 507 votes. Choose Forbidden Euphoria for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Pulse NYC for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Forbidden Euphoria or Pulse NYC?

Forbidden Euphoria lasts longest (Forbidden Euphoria 66/100, Pulse NYC 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Forbidden Euphoria or Pulse NYC?

Forbidden Euphoria projects furthest (Forbidden Euphoria 61/100, Pulse NYC 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Forbidden Euphoria and Pulse NYC smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Orchid, Peony and Jasmine.

Is Forbidden Euphoria or Pulse NYC better for summer or winter?

For summer, Forbidden Euphoria is the stronger pick. For winter, Forbidden Euphoria is the stronger pick. Forbidden Euphoria suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Forbidden Euphoria and Pulse NYC?

Forbidden Euphoria has top notes of Raspberry, Peach Blossom and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orchid, Peony and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Cashmere Wood and Musk. Pulse NYC has top notes of Raspberry, Pomegranate, Pear and Peony, heart notes of Orchid, a base of Cupcake and Patchouli.