Fragrance comparison

Jack Black Signature vs Pulse

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 119 ratings analysed

6 wins

Jack Black Signature

Jack Black

4.2952 votes

Rank #10,694 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Pulse

Eudora

3.9067 votes

Rank #36,314 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jack Black Signature takes 6 of 7 categories.

Jack Black Signature
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Pulse
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Jack Black Signature6/7

Pulse1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jack Black SignatureJack Black

PulseEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 44%Had 14%Want 43%

3.90/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 64%Had 24%Want 12%

Category winnerJack Black SignatureRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

33%Like

2%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

52 votes

24%Love

49%Like

22%Ok

1%Dislike

3%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerJack Black SignatureMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityJack Black Signature

SillageJack Black Signature

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value83

Category winnerPulseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody86%

aromatic72%

warm spicy58%

citrus44%

camphor30%

aromatic100%

amber90%

lavender80%

woody70%

balsamic60%

fresh spicy50%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bay LeafCypressBergamotTangerineGeraniumSage

Heart

Black PepperEucalyptusLavenderCardamomelemiOrchid

Base

CedarPatchouliPapyrusAmber

Top15-30 mins

Lavender

Heart2-3 hrs

elemi

Base4-6 hrs

AmberCedar

InformationalShared notesLavender, elemi, Cedar and Amber. Durations are only published for Pulse, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer95

Fall100

Winter74

Day100

Night100

Spring78

Summer47

Fall100

Winter58

Day100

Night65

Category winnerJack Black SignatureMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men85

Unisex13

Women2

Work 36%Casual 33%Date 21%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,694

PerfumerYann Vasnier

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#36,314

PerfumerHernan Fígoli

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJack Black SignatureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jack Black Signature is a woody spicy scent that centers on a sharp eucalyptus and black pepper opening. It settles into a clean, sophisticated base of cedar and patchouli. This fragrance offers a mature, professional profile suited for office settings or evening wear, providing a grounded alternative to modern, overl…

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Pulse by Eudora delivers an easygoing aromatic profile built around clean French lavender, resinous elemi, and dry cedarwood. It opens with an instant burst of cooling herbal freshness. You get a quick two-minute solvent flash before the aromatic oils settle onto your skin. Soon after, the resinous middle brings a sli…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Jack Black Signature or Pulse?

Jack Black Signature takes 6 of 7 categories. Jack Black Signature is rated 4.29/5 from 52 votes; Pulse is rated 3.90/5 from 67 votes. Choose Jack Black Signature for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Pulse for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Jack Black Signature or Pulse?

Jack Black Signature lasts longest (Jack Black Signature 66/100, Pulse 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jack Black Signature or Pulse?

Jack Black Signature projects furthest (Jack Black Signature 52/100, Pulse 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jack Black Signature and Pulse smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, elemi, Cedar and Amber.

Is Jack Black Signature or Pulse better for summer or winter?

For summer, Jack Black Signature is the stronger pick. For winter, Jack Black Signature is the stronger pick. Jack Black Signature suits day or night wear; Pulse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jack Black Signature and Pulse?

Jack Black Signature has top notes of Bay Leaf, Cypress, Bergamot and Tangerine, heart notes of Black Pepper, Eucalyptus, Lavender and Cardamom, a base of Cedar, Patchouli, Papyrus and Amber. Pulse has top notes of Lavender, heart notes of elemi, a base of Amber and Cedar.