Fragrance comparison

Paul Smith Sunshine For Men 2016 vs Pulse Boost

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 43 ratings analysed

3 wins

Paul Smith Sunshine For Men 2016

Paul Smith

4.3116 votes

Rank #30,916 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Pulse Boost

Eudora

3.8127 votes

Rank #30,352 Fresh SpicyFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paul Smith Sunshine For Men 2016 takes 3 of 5 categories.

Paul Smith Sunshine For Men 2016
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Pulse Boost
Choose it for a fresh spicy and fresh character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Paul Smith Sunshine For Men 20163/5

Pulse Boost2/5

Ratings & consensus: Paul Smith Sunshine For Men 2016
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Paul Smith Sunshine For Men 2016
Sillage & projection: Paul Smith Sunshine For Men 2016
Value for money: Pulse Boost
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pulse Boost

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Paul Smith Sunshine For Men 2016Paul Smith

Pulse BoostEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.31/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 20%Had 15%Want 66%

3.81/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 62%Had 17%Want 20%

Category winnerPaul Smith Sunshine For Men 2016Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

11%Love

70%Like

11%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityPaul Smith Sunshine For Men 2016

SillagePaul Smith Sunshine For Men 2016

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value93

Category winnerPulse BoostBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy91%

aromatic83%

soft spicy74%

anis65%

woody56%

fresh spicy100%

fresh92%

aquatic84%

aromatic77%

fruity69%

citrus61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitCoriander LeafBlack Pepper

Heart

CorianderNutmegCarambola (Star Fruit)

Base

AniseCedarOlibanumMoss

Top15-30 mins

AppleGrapefruitGingerBlack PepperCardamom

Heart1-2 hrs

Watery NotesLavenderSageGeraniumNutmeg

Base3-4 hrs

FrankincenseCedarPatchouliMoss

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Black Pepper, Nutmeg and Cedar. Durations are only published for Pulse Boost, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer100

Fall11

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Spring95

Summer100

Fall52

Winter29

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,916

PerfumerAnne Flipo, Domitille Michalon Bertier

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#30,352

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerPulse BoostHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paul Smith Sunshine For Men 2016 is a bright summer scent built around grapefruit, black pepper, coriander and a smooth cedar dry-down. It opens crisp and refreshing, then settles into something lightly spicy, woody and easy to wear. This is the kind of fragrance that suits daytime heat, casual use and anyone who want…

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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, Paul Smith Sunshine For Men 2016 or Pulse Boost?

Paul Smith Sunshine For Men 2016 takes 3 of 5 categories. Paul Smith Sunshine For Men 2016 is rated 4.31/5 from 16 votes; Pulse Boost is rated 3.81/5 from 27 votes. Choose Paul Smith Sunshine For Men 2016 for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Pulse Boost for a fresh spicy and fresh character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Paul Smith Sunshine For Men 2016 or Pulse Boost?

Paul Smith Sunshine For Men 2016 lasts longest (Paul Smith Sunshine For Men 2016 62/100, Pulse Boost 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paul Smith Sunshine For Men 2016 or Pulse Boost?

Paul Smith Sunshine For Men 2016 projects furthest (Paul Smith Sunshine For Men 2016 59/100, Pulse Boost 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paul Smith Sunshine For Men 2016 and Pulse Boost smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Black Pepper, Nutmeg and Cedar.

Is Paul Smith Sunshine For Men 2016 or Pulse Boost better for summer or winter?

Paul Smith Sunshine For Men 2016 suits daytime wear; Pulse Boost suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paul Smith Sunshine For Men 2016 and Pulse Boost?

Paul Smith Sunshine For Men 2016 has top notes of Grapefruit, Coriander Leaf and Black Pepper, heart notes of Coriander, Nutmeg and Carambola (Star Fruit), a base of Anise, Cedar, Olibanum and Moss. 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.