Fragrance comparison

Golden Leaf vs Pulse NYC

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 510 ratings analysed

Golden Leaf

Osmanli Oud

4.003 votes

Rank #50,482 FruitySweet

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54%scent match

Some overlap

Pulse NYC

Beyoncé

3.41507 votes

Rank #6,697 SweetFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Golden Leaf
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pulse NYC
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Golden Leaf2/4

Pulse NYC2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Golden LeafOsmanli Oud

Pulse NYCBeyoncé

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 67%Had 7%Want 27%

3.41/ 5 · 507 votes

Have 57%Had 43%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

23%Love

48%Like

2%Ok

26%Dislike

1%Hate

478 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityGolden Leaf

SillageGolden Leaf

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value80

Category winnerPulse NYCBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet88%

floral77%

woody65%

tropical53%

fresh42%

sweet100%

fruity86%

woody72%

patchouli58%

floral44%

warm spicy30%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PassionfruitBlackcurrantStrawberryRaspberryOrchidLycheeFrankincensePink PepperBlack RoseTangerineBergamotCoumarin

No top / heart / base split published

Top

RaspberryPomegranatePearPeonyJasmine

Heart

Orchid

Base

CupcakePatchouli

InformationalShared notesRaspberry and Orchid. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter70

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,482

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#6,697

PerfumerCarlos Viñals

Launched—

Reviews93

Category winnerPulse NYCHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Osmanli Oud Golden Leaf opens with a sudden burst of sweet passionfruit, tangy blackcurrant, and crisp bergamot. As the initial spray settles, rich black rose and orchid emerge alongside sugary praline and warm vanilla in the heart. The base rests on grounding cedar, frankincense, and synthetic clean musks. While the …

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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, Golden Leaf or Pulse NYC?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Golden Leaf is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Pulse NYC is rated 3.41/5 from 507 votes. Choose Golden Leaf for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, 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, Golden Leaf or Pulse NYC?

Golden Leaf lasts longest (Golden Leaf 70/100, Pulse NYC 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Golden Leaf or Pulse NYC?

Golden Leaf projects furthest (Golden Leaf 69/100, Pulse NYC 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Golden Leaf and Pulse NYC smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Raspberry and Orchid.

Is Golden Leaf or Pulse NYC better for summer or winter?

Golden Leaf suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Golden Leaf and Pulse NYC?

Golden Leaf features Passionfruit, Blackcurrant, Strawberry, Raspberry and Orchid. Pulse NYC has top notes of Raspberry, Pomegranate, Pear and Peony, heart notes of Orchid, a base of Cupcake and Patchouli.