Fragrance comparison

Impulse vs Cockpit

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 37 ratings analysed

2 wins

Impulse

The Dua Brand

5.001 votes

Rank #47,961 AnisSoft Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Cockpit

Azzaro

3.8236 votes

Rank #18,502 Fresh SpicyCitrus

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.
Cockpit
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Impulse2/3

Cockpit1/3

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: Cockpit

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ImpulseThe Dua Brand

CockpitAzzaro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 29%Had 12%Want 59%

3.82/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 20%Had 14%Want 66%

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

34%Love

52%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityImpulse

SillageImpulse

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value56

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

anis100%

soft spicy77%

floral53%

powdery30%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

amber84%

sweet77%

anis69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both anis

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

YuzuPepperGrapefruit

Heart

Star AniseTonka BeanJasmineGeraniumPear

Base

Tolu Balsam

InformationalShared notesStar Anise, Tolu Balsam 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

Spring71

Summer50

Fall100

Winter36

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,961

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,502

PerfumerFabrice Pellegrin

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerCockpitHigher 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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Cockpit by Azzaro is an aromatic fougere that balances bright citrus with spicy and woody undertones. Launched in 2008, it features a crisp yuzu and grapefruit opening that transitions into a warmer, resinous base of tolu balsam. Ideal for casual day wear during spring or fall, this scent offers a masculine, modern pr…

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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 Cockpit?

Impulse takes 2 of 3 categories. Impulse is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Cockpit is rated 3.82/5 from 36 votes. Choose Impulse for a anis and soft spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Choose Cockpit for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Impulse or Cockpit?

Impulse lasts longest (Impulse 80/100, Cockpit 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Impulse or Cockpit?

Impulse projects furthest (Impulse 75/100, Cockpit 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Impulse and Cockpit smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share anis accords. Common notes include Star Anise, Tolu Balsam and Pepper.

Is Impulse or Cockpit better for summer or winter?

Cockpit suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Impulse and Cockpit?

Impulse features Star Anise, Bourbon Vanilla, Black Currant, Tolu Balsam and Atlas Cedar. Cockpit has top notes of Yuzu, Pepper and Grapefruit, heart notes of Star Anise, Tonka Bean, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Tolu Balsam.