Fragrance comparison

Freedom vs Pulse Action

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 48 ratings analysed

3 wins

Freedom

Evgeniya Borisova

5.001 votes

Rank #50,762 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Pulse Action

Eudora

3.6847 votes

Rank #18,511 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Freedom takes 3 of 5 categories.

Freedom
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Pulse Action
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Freedom3/5

Pulse Action2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FreedomEvgeniya Borisova

Pulse ActionEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

3.68/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 59%Had 25%Want 16%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

19%Love

43%Like

28%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

47 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityFreedom

SillageFreedom

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value81

Category winnerPulse ActionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

yellow floral83%

citrus74%

leather65%

powdery56%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

fruity69%

amber61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

VetiverCedarApple

Base6-8+ hrs

Ylang-YlangSandalwoodLeather

Top15-30 mins

AppleCardamomLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

Black PepperSpicesYlang-Ylang

Base4-6 hrs

AmberVetiverMuskSandalwood

Category winnerFreedomLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night92

Spring100

Summer76

Fall81

Winter36

Day100

Night34

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Work 35%Casual 30%Date 23%Party 12%

Men70

Unisex27

Women3

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,762

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,511

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerPulse ActionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Freedom by Evgeniya Borisova takes a refreshing angle on leather. It skips dense animalic barnyard notes in favor of brisk bergamot, crunchy green apple, and dry cedar shavings. Earthy vetiver and creamy sandalwood ground the base, keeping the aroma airy yet grounded. Wear it during crisp autumn afternoons or quiet of…

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Pulse Action by Eudora delivers an energetic blast of crisp green apple, zesty lemon, and crushed green cardamom right out of the nozzle. The opening feels clean, bright, and invigorating without any cloying sweetness. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus flash gives way to a heart of cracked black pepper and war…

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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, Freedom or Pulse Action?

Freedom takes 3 of 5 categories. Freedom is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Pulse Action is rated 3.68/5 from 47 votes. Choose Freedom for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Pulse Action for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Freedom or Pulse Action?

Freedom lasts longest (Freedom 60/100, Pulse Action 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Freedom or Pulse Action?

Freedom projects furthest (Freedom 50/100, Pulse Action 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Freedom and Pulse Action smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Apple, Ylang-Ylang and Sandalwood.

Is Freedom or Pulse Action better for summer or winter?

Freedom suits daytime wear; Pulse Action suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Freedom and Pulse Action?

Freedom has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver, Cedar and Apple, a base of Ylang-Ylang, Sandalwood and Leather. Pulse Action has top notes of Apple, Cardamom and Lemon, heart notes of Black Pepper, Spices and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Amber, Vetiver, Musk and Sandalwood.