Fragrance comparison

Neuquen vs Pulse Power

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 19 ratings analysed

3 wins

Neuquen

JAFRA

4.229 votes

Rank #36,448 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Pulse Power

Eudora

4.3010 votes

Rank #42,568 Fresh SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Neuquen takes 3 of 4 categories.

Neuquen
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pulse Power
Choose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Neuquen3/4

Pulse Power1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NeuquenJAFRA

Pulse PowerEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 55%Had 35%Want 10%

4.30/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 71%Had 7%Want 21%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

56%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

30%Love

70%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityNeuquen

SillageNeuquen

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value92

Category winnerPulse PowerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

fruity61%

fresh spicy100%

amber92%

citrus84%

lavender77%

ozonic69%

musky61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NutmegBlack PepperBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

Red AppleLavenderHerbal NotesGeranium

Base

SandalowoodAmberMuskPatchouliCedarMoss

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitBlack PepperNutmeg

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderViolet LeafGeranium

Base5-7 hrs

AmberSuedeCashmeranMossCedar

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Black Pepper, Lavender and Geranium. Durations are only published for Pulse Power, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night17

Spring83

Summer0

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night65

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men75

Unisex13

Women13

Casual 37%Work 33%Date 17%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,448

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#42,568

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNeuquenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Neuquen by JAFRA is a woody, spicy fragrance for men launched in 2012. It opens with a punch of nutmeg and black pepper, settling into a heart of crisp red apple and herbal notes. This versatile scent rests on a warm foundation of sandalwood, cedar, and moss, making it a reliable choice for casual daytime wear during …

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Pulse Power by Eudora delivers an invigorating blast of tart grapefruit spiked with cracked black pepper and warm nutmeg. Do not overspray at first. The initial citrus rush settles down after ten minutes as crisp lavender and green violet leaf emerge to create a clean, barbershop freshness. Within an hour, the scent g…

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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, Neuquen or Pulse Power?

Neuquen takes 3 of 4 categories. Neuquen is rated 4.22/5 from 9 votes; Pulse Power is rated 4.30/5 from 10 votes. Choose Neuquen for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pulse Power for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Neuquen or Pulse Power?

Neuquen lasts longest (Neuquen 56/100, Pulse Power 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Neuquen or Pulse Power?

Neuquen projects furthest (Neuquen 42/100, Pulse Power 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Neuquen and Pulse Power smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Black Pepper, Lavender and Geranium.

Is Neuquen or Pulse Power better for summer or winter?

Neuquen suits daytime wear; Pulse Power suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Neuquen and Pulse Power?

Neuquen has top notes of Nutmeg, Black Pepper, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Red Apple, Lavender, Herbal Notes and Geranium, a base of Sandalowood, Amber, Musk and Patchouli. Pulse Power has top notes of Grapefruit, Black Pepper and Nutmeg, heart notes of Lavender, Violet Leaf and Geranium, a base of Amber, Suede, Cashmeran and Moss.