Fragrance comparison

Love Is War vs Pulse

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 73 ratings analysed

Love Is War

BornPatriot

3.836 votes

Rank #54,720 CitrusFresh Spicy

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?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Love Is War
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Pulse
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Love Is War2/4

Pulse2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Love Is War
Sillage & projection: Love Is War
Value for money: Pulse
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

Love Is WarBornPatriot

PulseEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%

3.90/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 64%Had 24%Want 12%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

24%Love

49%Like

22%Ok

1%Dislike

3%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityLove Is War

SillageLove Is War

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value83

Category winnerPulseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy86%

woody72%

aromatic58%

green44%

lavender30%

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

OrangeBergamotSaffronelemiRum

Heart

LavenderGeraniumDavanaCocktail accordJuniper

Base

CedarAmberPatchouliCaramelTonka

Top15-30 mins

Lavender

Heart2-3 hrs

elemi

Base4-6 hrs

AmberCedar

InformationalShared noteselemi, Lavender, 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

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Spring78

Summer47

Fall100

Winter58

Day100

Night65

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex67

Women17

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#54,720

PerfumerMatthieu Meneuvrier

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,314

PerfumerHernan Fígoli

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPulseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Love Is War opens bright and spiced, with orange, bergamot, saffron and a rum accent that gives the citrus a warmer edge. As it settles, lavender, juniper and geranium add an aromatic, slightly green lift before amber, cedar, tonka and a touch of caramel soften the dry-down. It reads unisex and fairly modern, leaning …

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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, Love Is War or Pulse?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Love Is War is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes; Pulse is rated 3.90/5 from 67 votes. Choose Love Is War for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Pulse for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Love Is War or Pulse?

Love Is War lasts longest (Love Is War 67/100, Pulse 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Love Is War or Pulse?

Love Is War projects furthest (Love Is War 63/100, Pulse 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Love Is War and Pulse smell similar?

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

Is Love Is War or Pulse better for summer or winter?

Love Is War suits daytime wear; Pulse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Love Is War and Pulse?

Love Is War has top notes of Orange, Bergamot, Saffron and elemi, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium, Davana and Cocktail accord, a base of Cedar, Amber, Patchouli and Caramel. Pulse has top notes of Lavender, heart notes of elemi, a base of Amber and Cedar.