Fragrance comparison

Only The Brave Wild vs Pulse Boost

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 332 ratings analysed

Only The Brave Wild

Diesel

3.47305 votes

Rank #38,771 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Pulse Boost

Eudora

3.8127 votes

Rank #31,117 Fresh SpicyFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pulse Boost takes 5 of 8 categories.

Only The Brave Wild
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pulse Boost
Choose it for a fresh spicy and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Only The Brave Wild3/8

Pulse Boost5/8

Ratings & consensus: Pulse Boost
Community sentiment: Pulse Boost
Longevity: Only The Brave Wild
Sillage & projection: Only The Brave Wild
Value for money: Pulse Boost
Versatility: Pulse Boost
Note pyramid (duration): Only The Brave Wild
Fragranxe ranking: Pulse Boost

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Only The Brave WildDiesel

Pulse BoostEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.47/ 5 · 305 votes

Have 46%Had 26%Want 27%

3.81/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 62%Had 17%Want 20%

Category winnerPulse BoostRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

34%Like

6%Ok

31%Dislike

3%Hate

305 votes

11%Love

70%Like

11%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerPulse BoostMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityOnly The Brave Wild

SillageOnly The Brave Wild

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price value93

Category winnerPulse BoostBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

coconut84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

sweet61%

fresh spicy100%

fresh92%

aquatic84%

aromatic77%

fruity69%

citrus61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

LemongrassGrapefruitBlack Pepper

Heart1 to 2 hours

NutmegLavenderCoumarinGeranium

Base3 to 5 hours

Coconut MilkMossCedarVetiver

Top15-30 mins

AppleGrapefruitGingerBlack PepperCardamom

Heart1-2 hrs

Watery NotesLavenderSageGeraniumNutmeg

Base3-4 hrs

FrankincenseCedarPatchouliMoss

Category winnerOnly The Brave WildLongest dry-down: 3 to 5 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall46

Winter26

Day100

Night51

Spring95

Summer100

Fall52

Winter29

Day100

Night38

Category winnerPulse BoostMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex7

Women1

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,771

PerfumerAntoine Maisondieu, Shyamala Maisondieu

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,117

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerPulse BoostHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Only The Brave Wild by Diesel takes the signature fist shaped bottle into greener, tropical territory. The opening hits with sharp lemongrass, zesty grapefruit, and a crackle of black pepper that feels immediately energetic. As the initial sharpness settles, aromatic lavender and green geranium combine with warm nutme…

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Pulse Boost by Eudora hits the air with a brisk crack of crisp green apple, tart grapefruit, and freshly sliced ginger. It does not pretend to be a heavy evening statement. Instead, it leans fully into clean, athletic energy. A quick splash of watery notes and herbal lavender washes across the middle before setting in…

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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, Only The Brave Wild or Pulse Boost?

Pulse Boost takes 5 of 8 categories. Only The Brave Wild is rated 3.47/5 from 305 votes; Pulse Boost is rated 3.81/5 from 27 votes. Choose Only The Brave Wild for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pulse Boost for a fresh spicy and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Only The Brave Wild or Pulse Boost?

Only The Brave Wild lasts longest (Only The Brave Wild 64/100, Pulse Boost 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Only The Brave Wild or Pulse Boost?

Only The Brave Wild projects furthest (Only The Brave Wild 58/100, Pulse Boost 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Only The Brave Wild and Pulse Boost smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Black Pepper, Nutmeg and Lavender.

Is Only The Brave Wild or Pulse Boost better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pulse Boost is the stronger pick. For winter, Pulse Boost is the stronger pick. Only The Brave Wild suits daytime wear; Pulse Boost suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Only The Brave Wild and Pulse Boost?

Only The Brave Wild has top notes of Lemongrass, Grapefruit and Black Pepper, heart notes of Nutmeg, Lavender, Coumarin and Geranium, a base of Coconut Milk, Moss, Cedar and Vetiver. Pulse Boost has top notes of Apple, Grapefruit, Ginger and Black Pepper, heart notes of Watery Notes, Lavender, Sage and Geranium, a base of Frankincense, Cedar, Patchouli and Moss.