Fragrance comparison

Metro Pulse vs L'Insoumis

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,438 ratings analysed

Metro Pulse

Romano

3.9212 votes

Rank #45,689 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

L'Insoumis

Lalique

3.881,426 votes

Rank #1,352 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Insoumis takes 4 of 5 categories.

Metro Pulse
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
L'Insoumis
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Metro Pulse1/5

L'Insoumis4/5

Ratings & consensus: L'Insoumis
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: L'Insoumis
Sillage & projection: L'Insoumis
Value for money: Metro Pulse
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Insoumis

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Metro PulseRomano

L'InsoumisLalique

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 47%Had 33%Want 20%

3.88/ 5 · 1,426 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerL'InsoumisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

58%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

37%Love

40%Like

10%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

1,211 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityL'Insoumis

SillageL'Insoumis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMetro PulseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy91%

woody83%

aromatic74%

fruity65%

fresh56%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

earthy77%

lavender69%

green61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemonBasil

Heart

Green AppleBlack Pepper

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliMoss

Top

BasilRumBergamot

Heart

Clary SageLavenderBlack Pepper

Base

Woody NotesHaitian VetiverPatchouliMoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Basil, Black Pepper and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter61

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men94

Unisex4

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,689

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#1,352

PerfumerFabrice Pellegrin

Launched—

Reviews253

Category winnerL'InsoumisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Metro Pulse by Romano opens with a bright tartness driven by lemon and bergamot before settling into a crisp green apple core. Herbal basil and black pepper give the heart a sharp, clean bite, while patchouli and moss form a quiet woody foundation. It fits casual summer mornings, warm humid commutes, and simple post-g…

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Lalique L'Insoumis opens with an energetic splash of sharp basil and fresh bergamot, quickly joined by a boozy pour of dark rum. As it warms on the skin, the fragrance settles into a dry, herbal heart dominated by lavender and black pepper. It feels like walking through a damp, mossy forest after a autumn rainstorm, w…

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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, Metro Pulse or L'Insoumis?

L'Insoumis takes 4 of 5 categories. Metro Pulse is rated 3.92/5 from 12 votes; L'Insoumis is rated 3.88/5 from 1,426 votes. Choose Metro Pulse for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose L'Insoumis for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Metro Pulse or L'Insoumis?

L'Insoumis lasts longest (L'Insoumis 66/100, Metro Pulse 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Metro Pulse or L'Insoumis?

L'Insoumis projects furthest (L'Insoumis 59/100, Metro Pulse 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Metro Pulse and L'Insoumis smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Basil, Black Pepper and Patchouli.

Is Metro Pulse or L'Insoumis better for summer or winter?

Metro Pulse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Metro Pulse and L'Insoumis?

Metro Pulse has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Basil, heart notes of Green Apple and Black Pepper, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Moss. L'Insoumis has top notes of Basil, Rum and Bergamot, heart notes of Clary Sage, Lavender and Black Pepper, a base of Woody Notes, Haitian Vetiver, Patchouli and Moss.