Fragrance comparison

Metro Pulse vs Mubeen

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 14 ratings analysed

Metro Pulse

Romano

3.9212 votes

Rank #45,689 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Mubeen

Asgharali

4.502 votes

Rank #57,969 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Metro Pulse
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Mubeen
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Metro Pulse2/4

Mubeen2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Metro PulseRomano

MubeenAsgharali

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 47%Had 33%Want 20%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 18%Had 27%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityMubeen

SillageMubeen

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMetro PulseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy91%

woody83%

aromatic74%

fruity65%

fresh56%

citrus100%

fresh spicy91%

aromatic83%

woody74%

green65%

sweet56%

Scent match59%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy 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

OrangeBasilGreen AppleLemonLavender

Heart

Orange BlossomCinnamonMoss

Base

CedarCashmeranAmber

InformationalShared notesLemon, Basil, Green Apple and Moss. 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,689

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#57,969

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMetro PulseHigher 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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Mubeen opens bright and brisk, with orange, lemon and green apple giving it a crisp citrus lift. Basil and lavender keep it aromatic rather than sugary, while cinnamon, moss, cedar and amber add a warmer, lightly woody finish. It reads as a fresh woody aromatic with a gentle spicy edge. If you like clean citrus fragra…

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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 Mubeen?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Metro Pulse is rated 3.92/5 from 12 votes; Mubeen is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Metro Pulse for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Mubeen for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Metro Pulse or Mubeen?

Mubeen lasts longest (Mubeen 80/100, Metro Pulse 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Metro Pulse or Mubeen?

Mubeen projects furthest (Mubeen 56/100, Metro Pulse 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Metro Pulse and Mubeen smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Basil, Green Apple and Moss.

Is Metro Pulse or Mubeen better for summer or winter?

Metro Pulse suits daytime wear; Mubeen suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Metro Pulse and Mubeen?

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. Mubeen has top notes of Orange, Basil, Green Apple and Lemon, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Cinnamon and Moss, a base of Cedar, Cashmeran and Amber.