Fragrance comparison

Impulse vs Old England

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 9 ratings analysed

3 wins

Impulse

The Dua Brand

5.001 votes

Rank #47,961 AnisSoft Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

Old England

Hugh Parsons

4.128 votes

Rank #53,560 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Impulse takes 3 of 4 categories.

Impulse
Choose it for a anis and soft spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.
Old England
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Impulse3/4

Old England1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ImpulseThe Dua Brand

Old EnglandHugh Parsons

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 29%Had 12%Want 59%

4.12/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 24%Had 5%Want 71%

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

38%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityImpulse

SillageImpulse

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value63

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

anis100%

soft spicy77%

floral53%

powdery30%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

woody77%

floral69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both 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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotGrapefruitLavenderRosemaryBlack CurrantStar Anise

Heart2-4 hrs

NutmegPepperMagnoliaJasmineCinnamon

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodVetiverMusk

Category winnerOld EnglandLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,961

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,560

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Hugh Parsons Old England opens with a brisk snap of bergamot and tart grapefruit, instantly balanced by herbal rosemary and fresh lavender. As the sharp citrus calms down, black currant adds a subtle touch of dark berry sweetness while star anise introduces a cool, licorice-tinged edge. The heart shifts toward a dry k…

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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 Old England?

Impulse takes 3 of 4 categories. Impulse is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Old England is rated 4.12/5 from 8 votes. Choose Impulse for a anis and soft spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Choose Old England for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Impulse or Old England?

Impulse lasts longest (Impulse 80/100, Old England 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Impulse or Old England?

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

Do Impulse and Old England smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Star Anise, Black Currant and Pepper.

Is Impulse or Old England better for summer or winter?

Old England suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Impulse and Old England?

Impulse features Star Anise, Bourbon Vanilla, Black Currant, Tolu Balsam and Atlas Cedar. Old England has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lavender and Rosemary, heart notes of Nutmeg, Pepper, Magnolia and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver and Musk.