Fragrance comparison

Impulse vs Cobra Parfum

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 43 ratings analysed

2 wins

Impulse

The Dua Brand

5.001 votes

Rank #47,961 AnisSoft Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

5%scent match

Clearly different

Cobra Parfum

Beautimatic

3.7642 votes

Rank #32,573 Warm SpicyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Impulse takes 2 of 3 categories.

Impulse
Choose it for a anis and soft spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
Cobra Parfum
Choose it for a warm spicy and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Impulse2/3

Cobra Parfum1/3

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: Cobra Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ImpulseThe Dua Brand

Cobra ParfumBeautimatic

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 29%Had 12%Want 59%

3.76/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 42%Had 39%Want 20%

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

31%Love

36%Like

19%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityImpulse

SillageImpulse

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value86

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

anis100%

soft spicy77%

floral53%

powdery30%

warm spicy100%

fruity92%

woody84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

balsamic61%

Scent match5%Clearly different

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

PlumPepperBlack CurrantCorianderPalisander RosewoodRaspberry

Heart

CloveCinnamonStar AniseLilyTuberoseJasmineVetiverRose

Base

SandalwoodPeru BalsamIncenseAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesStar Anise, Black Currant and Pepper. 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

Spring21

Summer16

Fall100

Winter89

Day53

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,961

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,573

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCobra ParfumHigher 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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Cobra Parfum opens with a punch of dark plum, black currant, and sharp black pepper that hits like vintage 1980s perfumery. As the top notes settle, clove, cinnamon, and star anise push forward alongside tuberose and jasmine. It creates a dense, warm spicy floral heart that feels heavy and unapologetic on skin. Sandal…

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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 Cobra Parfum?

Impulse takes 2 of 3 categories. Impulse is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Cobra Parfum is rated 3.76/5 from 42 votes. Choose Impulse for a anis and soft spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Choose Cobra Parfum for a warm spicy and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Impulse or Cobra Parfum?

Impulse lasts longest (Impulse 80/100, Cobra Parfum 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Impulse or Cobra Parfum?

Impulse projects furthest (Impulse 75/100, Cobra Parfum 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Impulse and Cobra Parfum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 5% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Star Anise, Black Currant and Pepper.

Is Impulse or Cobra Parfum better for summer or winter?

Cobra Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Impulse and Cobra Parfum?

Impulse features Star Anise, Bourbon Vanilla, Black Currant, Tolu Balsam and Atlas Cedar. Cobra Parfum has top notes of Plum, Pepper, Black Currant and Coriander, heart notes of Clove, Cinnamon, Star Anise and Lily, a base of Sandalwood, Peru Balsam, Incense and Amber.