Patchouli vs Pulse Boost
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Patchouli takes 5 of 7 categories.
PatchouliChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Pulse BoostChoose it for a fresh spicy and fresh character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Patchouli5/7
Pulse Boost2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Patchouli
- Community sentiment
- Pulse Boost
- Longevity
- Patchouli
- Sillage & projection
- Patchouli
- Value for money
- Pulse Boost
- Versatility
- Patchouli
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Patchouli
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PatchouliGranadoPulse BoostEudoraWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.06/ 5 · 171 votes
Have 57%Had 8%Want 36%
3.81/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 62%Had 17%Want 20%
Category winnerPatchouliRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate44%Love
31%Like
15%Ok
6%Dislike
4%Hate
171 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
Category winners
LongevityPatchouli
SillagePatchouli
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPulse BoostBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy91%
fresh spicy83%
patchouli74%
aromatic65%
lavender56%
fresh spicy100%
fresh92%
aquatic84%
aromatic77%
fruity69%
citrus61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both fresh spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomNutmegOrange
Heart
LavenderGuaiac WoodGeranium
Base
PatchouliCedarFrankincense
Top15-30 mins
AppleGrapefruitGingerBlack PepperCardamom
Heart1-2 hrs
Watery NotesLavenderSageGeraniumNutmeg
Base3-4 hrs
FrankincenseCedarPatchouliMoss
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Nutmeg, Lavender and Geranium. Durations are only published for Pulse Boost, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring89
Summer33
Fall100
Winter76
Day99
Night100
Spring95
Summer100
Fall52
Winter29
Day100
Night38
Category winnerPatchouliMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#11,112
PerfumerLeandro Petit
Launched—
Reviews8
Overall rank#31,894
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerPatchouliHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGranado Patchouli opens with a sharp burst of orange zest paired with warm cardamom and nutmeg. The citrus dies down quickly, allowing aromatic lavender and spicy geranium to smooth out the top notes. As the fragrance settles on skin, a quiet guaiac wood note bridges the initial spice into a dry, woody backbone. The b…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Patchouli or Pulse Boost?
Patchouli takes 5 of 7 categories. Patchouli is rated 4.06/5 from 171 votes; Pulse Boost is rated 3.81/5 from 27 votes. Choose Patchouli for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Pulse Boost for a fresh spicy and fresh character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Patchouli or Pulse Boost?
Patchouli lasts longest (Patchouli 64/100, Pulse Boost 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Patchouli or Pulse Boost?
Patchouli projects furthest (Patchouli 51/100, Pulse Boost 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Patchouli and Pulse Boost smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Nutmeg, Lavender and Geranium.
Is Patchouli or Pulse Boost better for summer or winter?
For summer, Pulse Boost is the stronger pick. For winter, Patchouli is the stronger pick. Patchouli suits day or night wear; Pulse Boost suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Patchouli and Pulse Boost?
Patchouli has top notes of Cardamom, Nutmeg and Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Guaiac Wood and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Cedar and Frankincense. 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.
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