Fragrance comparison

Impulse vs Black Licorice

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

3 wins

Impulse

The Dua Brand

5.001 votes

Rank #47,961 AnisSoft Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Black Licorice

Ayala Moriel

2.836 votes

Rank #66,098 Soft SpicyAnis

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Impulse takes 3 of 3 categories.

Impulse
Choose it for a anis and soft spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.
Black Licorice
Choose it for a soft spicy and anis character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Impulse3/3

Black Licorice0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ImpulseThe Dua Brand

Black LicoriceAyala Moriel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 29%Had 12%Want 59%

2.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 0%Had 5%Want 95%

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

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate46

Category winners

LongevityImpulse

SillageImpulse

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

anis100%

soft spicy77%

floral53%

powdery30%

soft spicy100%

anis92%

floral84%

honey77%

sweet69%

woody61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both anis, soft spicy and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Star AniseBourbon VanillaBlack CurrantTolu BalsamAtlas CedarGalangaPepper

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Star AniseBlack Currant

Heart

HoneyYlang-YlangRose

Base

VanillaTarragonPatchouli

InformationalShared notesStar Anise, Bourbon Vanilla and Black Currant. Durations are only published for Impulse, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,961

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#66,098

PerfumerAyala Moriel

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerImpulseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Impulse by The Dua Brand is an oriental spicy fragrance built around bold star anise, tart black currant, and deep bourbon vanilla. It opens with a punchy clash between dark, fruity berry notes and sharp, licorice-tinged star anise. As it settles, warm spices like pepper and galanga emerge, adding heat to the composit…

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Black Licorice leans into its name with a clear anise opening, then softens into honeyed florals and an earthy, slightly sweet base. It feels more like a niche licorice study than a crowd pleaser. If you enjoy star anise, tarragon and old-fashioned black candy facets, this is the point. If licorice is a risk note for…

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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, Impulse or Black Licorice?

Impulse takes 3 of 3 categories. Impulse is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Black Licorice is rated 2.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Impulse for a anis and soft spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Choose Black Licorice for a soft spicy and anis character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Impulse or Black Licorice?

Impulse lasts longest (Impulse 80/100, Black Licorice 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Impulse or Black Licorice?

Impulse projects furthest (Impulse 75/100, Black Licorice 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Impulse and Black Licorice smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share anis, soft spicy and floral accords. Common notes include Star Anise, Bourbon Vanilla and Black Currant.

Is Impulse or Black Licorice better for summer or winter?

Black Licorice suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Impulse and Black Licorice?

Impulse features Star Anise, Bourbon Vanilla, Black Currant, Tolu Balsam and Atlas Cedar. Black Licorice has top notes of Star Anise and Black Currant, heart notes of Honey, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Tarragon and Patchouli.