Fragrance comparison

Monto Lavender Extreme vs Pulse

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 101 ratings analysed

5 wins

Monto Lavender Extreme

Nilafar du Nil

4.1434 votes

Rank #11,229 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Pulse

Eudora

3.9067 votes

Rank #36,314 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Monto Lavender Extreme takes 5 of 7 categories.

Monto Lavender Extreme
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Pulse
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Monto Lavender Extreme5/7

Pulse2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Monto Lavender ExtremeNilafar du Nil

PulseEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 29%Had 22%Want 48%

3.90/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 64%Had 24%Want 12%

Category winnerMonto Lavender ExtremeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

28%Like

12%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

25 votes

24%Love

49%Like

22%Ok

1%Dislike

3%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerPulseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityMonto Lavender Extreme

SillageMonto Lavender Extreme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value83

Category winnerPulseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

lavender84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

vanilla61%

aromatic100%

amber90%

lavender80%

woody70%

balsamic60%

fresh spicy50%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and lavender

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderGreen AppleTobaccoSuede

Heart

EucalyptusCinnamonRumelemi

Base

VanillaAmberAgarwood (Oud)VetiverCedarSandalwoodPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

Lavender

Heart2-3 hrs

elemi

Base4-6 hrs

AmberCedar

InformationalShared notesLavender, elemi, Amber and Cedar. Durations are only published for Pulse, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer57

Fall93

Winter100

Day46

Night100

Spring78

Summer47

Fall100

Winter58

Day100

Night65

Category winnerMonto Lavender ExtremeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men79

Unisex21

Women0

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#11,229

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#36,314

PerfumerHernan Fígoli

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMonto Lavender ExtremeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Monto Lavender Extreme offers a sharp, woody, and aromatic experience for men. Opening with a prominent lavender note paired with crisp green apple and a suede base, it evolves into a complex scent featuring cinnamon and rum. It performs best in cooler climates during the autumn or winter months for those who enjoy he…

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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, Monto Lavender Extreme or Pulse?

Monto Lavender Extreme takes 5 of 7 categories. Monto Lavender Extreme is rated 4.14/5 from 34 votes; Pulse is rated 3.90/5 from 67 votes. Choose Monto Lavender Extreme for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Pulse for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Monto Lavender Extreme or Pulse?

Monto Lavender Extreme lasts longest (Monto Lavender Extreme 85/100, Pulse 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Monto Lavender Extreme or Pulse?

Monto Lavender Extreme projects furthest (Monto Lavender Extreme 72/100, Pulse 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Monto Lavender Extreme and Pulse smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and lavender accords. Common notes include Lavender, elemi, Amber and Cedar.

Is Monto Lavender Extreme or Pulse better for summer or winter?

For summer, Monto Lavender Extreme is the stronger pick. For winter, Monto Lavender Extreme is the stronger pick. Monto Lavender Extreme suits evening wear; Pulse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Monto Lavender Extreme and Pulse?

Monto Lavender Extreme has top notes of Lavender, Green Apple, Tobacco and Suede, heart notes of Eucalyptus, Cinnamon, Rum and elemi, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Agarwood (Oud) and Vetiver. Pulse has top notes of Lavender, heart notes of elemi, a base of Amber and Cedar.