Pulp vs Araba Fenice
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Pulp takes 5 of 7 categories.
PulpChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Araba FeniceChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pulp5/7
Araba Fenice2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Pulp
- Community sentiment
- Pulp
- Longevity
- Pulp
- Sillage & projection
- Pulp
- Value for money
- Araba Fenice
- Versatility
- Araba Fenice
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Pulp
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PulpByredoAraba FeniceCigno NeroWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.61/ 5 · 4,937 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
3.47/ 5 · 43 votes
Have 27%Had 13%Want 61%
Category winnerPulpRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate35%Love
34%Like
7%Ok
21%Dislike
3%Hate
4,444 votes
19%Love
35%Like
23%Ok
21%Dislike
2%Hate
43 votes
Category winnerPulpMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPulp
SillagePulp
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAraba FeniceBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
sweet83%
woody65%
floral48%
aromatic30%
fruity100%
sweet92%
white floral84%
citrus77%
floral69%
green61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Black CurrantBergamotCardamon
Heart
FigRed AppleTiare Flower
Base
PralinePeach BlossomCedar
Top30 to 45 minutes
Black CurrantMandarin OrangeGreen AppleStrawberryPeachPlumGreen LeavesCoconut
Heart2 to 3 hours
JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyMagnoliaOrchidOrange BlossomHeliotropeTuberoseRose
Base3 to 5 hours
AmbergrisWhite MuskSugarPralinePatchouliSandalwoodCedar
InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Praline and Cedar. Durations are only published for Araba Fenice, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter29
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer93
Fall71
Winter50
Day100
Night47
Category winnerAraba FeniceMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,350
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews371
Overall rank#30,029
PerfumerArturetto Landi
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerPulpHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPulp by Byredo is a daring, high-impact fragrance centered on the intense, ripe sweetness of black currant and fig. It feels like biting into an overripe fruit on a hot Mediterranean afternoon. This unisex scent project with a bold, almost visceral presence. Perfect for those who crave a unique, photorealistic fruit s…
Reviews →Araba Fenice by Cigno Nero delivers a bright flood of fruit and petals over a confectionary base. The opening bursts with juicy strawberry, peach, crisp green apple, and mandarin orange, tempered by cool dew drop and green leaves. As the initial splash softens, a rich floral core takes over, featuring magnolia, tubero…
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, Pulp or Araba Fenice?
Pulp takes 5 of 7 categories. Pulp is rated 3.61/5 from 4,937 votes; Araba Fenice is rated 3.47/5 from 43 votes. Choose Pulp for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Araba Fenice for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Pulp or Araba Fenice?
They last about the same: Pulp 72/100, Araba Fenice 70/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Pulp or Araba Fenice?
Projection is very close: Pulp 66/100, Araba Fenice 65/100 for sillage.
Do Pulp and Araba Fenice smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Praline and Cedar.
Is Pulp or Araba Fenice better for summer or winter?
For summer, Araba Fenice is the stronger pick. For winter, Araba Fenice is the stronger pick. Araba Fenice suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Pulp and Araba Fenice?
Pulp has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot and Cardamon, heart notes of Fig, Red Apple and Tiare Flower, a base of Praline, Peach Blossom and Cedar. Araba Fenice has top notes of Black Currant, Mandarin Orange, Green Apple and Strawberry, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Magnolia and Orchid, a base of Ambergris, White Musk, Sugar and Praline.
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