Fragrance comparison

Lily Prune Lily Silver vs Pulse

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,807 ratings analysed

3 wins

Lily Prune Lily Silver

Ulric de Varens

3.9010 votes

Rank #45,827 FloralFresh

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41%scent match

Some overlap

Pulse

Beyoncé

3.251,797 votes

Rank #4,863 CitrusVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lily Prune Lily Silver takes 3 of 4 categories.

Lily Prune Lily Silver
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Pulse
Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Lily Prune Lily Silver3/4

Pulse1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lily Prune Lily SilverUlric de Varens

PulseBeyoncé

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 23%Had 23%Want 54%

3.25/ 5 · 1,797 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

Category winnerLily Prune Lily SilverRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

21%Love

48%Like

4%Ok

25%Dislike

1%Hate

1,705 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityLily Prune Lily Silver

SillageLily Prune Lily Silver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value74

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh91%

woody83%

vanilla74%

fruity65%

musky56%

citrus100%

vanilla83%

floral65%

powdery48%

sweet30%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both floral and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PeonyWoodsy NotesVanillePlumMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CuracaoBergamotPear Blossom

Heart

OrchidJasminePeony

Base

VanilleMuskWoodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesPeony, Woodsy Notes, Vanille and Musk. Durations are only published for Lily Prune Lily Silver, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night45

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter56

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 40%Work 30%Date 20%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,827

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#4,863

PerfumerBruno Jovanovic

Launched—

Reviews224

Category winnerPulseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lily Prune Lily Silver by Ulric de Varens opens with a bright burst of dark plum and crisp peony petals that quickly softens into an easy, comforting floral fruity scent. You get a quick wash of fresh sweetness right away before the powdery musk and subtle woodsy notes step in to give the composition a gentle, grounde…

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Pulse by Beyoncé is a citrus gourmand scent that relies on a sharp blue curacao note balanced by vanilla and orchid. It is a youthful, energetic composition that fits casual warm-weather days when you want something noticeable but light. It projects a playful vibe that works well for beach trips or gym sessions, thoug…

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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, Lily Prune Lily Silver or Pulse?

Lily Prune Lily Silver takes 3 of 4 categories. Lily Prune Lily Silver is rated 3.90/5 from 10 votes; Pulse is rated 3.25/5 from 1,797 votes. Choose Lily Prune Lily Silver for a floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Pulse for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Lily Prune Lily Silver or Pulse?

Lily Prune Lily Silver lasts longest (Lily Prune Lily Silver 70/100, Pulse 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lily Prune Lily Silver or Pulse?

Lily Prune Lily Silver projects furthest (Lily Prune Lily Silver 54/100, Pulse 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lily Prune Lily Silver and Pulse smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and vanilla accords. Common notes include Peony, Woodsy Notes, Vanille and Musk.

Is Lily Prune Lily Silver or Pulse better for summer or winter?

Lily Prune Lily Silver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lily Prune Lily Silver and Pulse?

Lily Prune Lily Silver features Peony, Woodsy Notes, Vanille, Plum and Musk. Pulse has top notes of Curacao, Bergamot and Pear Blossom, heart notes of Orchid, Jasmine and Peony, a base of Vanille, Musk and Woodsy Notes.