Fragrance comparison

Mini Vanille vs Pulse

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 1,935 ratings analysed

4 wins

Mini Vanille

Ulric de Varens

3.49138 votes

Rank #17,918 VanillaSweet

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35%scent match

Some overlap

Pulse

Beyoncé

3.251,797 votes

Rank #5,003 CitrusVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mini Vanille takes 4 of 7 categories.

Mini Vanille
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet 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 community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Mini Vanille4/7

Pulse3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mini VanilleUlric de Varens

PulseBeyoncé

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.49/ 5 · 138 votes

Have 35%Had 38%Want 28%

3.25/ 5 · 1,797 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

Category winnerMini VanilleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

40%Like

13%Ok

25%Dislike

3%Hate

138 votes

21%Love

48%Like

4%Ok

25%Dislike

1%Hate

1,705 votes

Category winnerPulseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityMini Vanille

SillageMini Vanille

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value74

Category winnerMini VanilleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

sweet90%

fruity80%

woody70%

powdery60%

tropical50%

citrus100%

vanilla83%

floral65%

powdery48%

sweet30%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both vanilla, sweet and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VanilleWoody NotesMangoApricotOrchid

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CuracaoBergamotPear Blossom

Heart

OrchidJasminePeony

Base

VanilleMuskWoodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesVanille and Orchid. Durations are only published for Mini Vanille, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring46

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night44

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter56

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPulseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex9

Women88

Casual 48%Date 22%Work 19%Party 11%

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,918

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#5,003

PerfumerBruno Jovanovic

Launched—

Reviews224

Category winnerPulseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mini Vanille by Ulric de Varens opens with an unexpected flash of tart apricot leaf and ripe mango rather than pure dessert sugar. The sweetness arrives fast. Warm orchid petals soon mingle with a slightly rough, earthy cedar base that keeps the tropical fruit grounded. Within twenty minutes, the blend settles into a …

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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, Mini Vanille or Pulse?

Mini Vanille takes 4 of 7 categories. Mini Vanille is rated 3.49/5 from 138 votes; Pulse is rated 3.25/5 from 1,797 votes. Choose Mini Vanille for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Pulse for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mini Vanille or Pulse?

Mini Vanille lasts longest (Mini Vanille 56/100, Pulse 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mini Vanille or Pulse?

Mini Vanille projects furthest (Mini Vanille 57/100, Pulse 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mini Vanille and Pulse smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Vanille and Orchid.

Is Mini Vanille or Pulse better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mini Vanille is the stronger pick. For winter, Mini Vanille is the stronger pick. Mini Vanille suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mini Vanille and Pulse?

Mini Vanille features Vanille, Woody Notes, Mango, Apricot and Orchid. 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.