Pulp vs Rem & Bow
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Pulp takes 4 of 7 categories.
PulpChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Rem & BowChoose it for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Pulp4/7
Rem & Bow3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Pulp
- Community sentiment
- Rem & Bow
- Longevity
- Pulp
- Sillage & projection
- Pulp
- Value for money
- Rem & Bow
- Versatility
- Rem & Bow
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Pulp
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PulpByredoRem & BowReminiscenceWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.61/ 5 · 4,937 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
3.66/ 5 · 62 votes
Have 37%Had 21%Want 42%
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
21%Love
45%Like
15%Ok
18%Dislike
2%Hate
62 votes
Category winnerRem & BowMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPulp
SillagePulp
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRem & BowBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
sweet83%
woody65%
floral48%
aromatic30%
fruity100%
tropical92%
citrus84%
aromatic77%
marine69%
sweet61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and aromatic
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
Top
MangoGrapefruitBlack CurrantMandarin OrangeViolet LeafBergamotItalian Lemon
Heart
Sea waterFrangipaniTiare FlowerMateJasmine
Base
MuskAmbergrisCedar
InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Bergamot, Tiare Flower and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter29
Day–
Night–
Spring43
Summer100
Fall18
Winter4
Day100
Night24
Category winnerRem & BowMost 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#28,709
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
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 →Rem & Bow opens with a bright, sunny splash of ripe mango, tangy grapefruit, and mandarin orange that feels instantly refreshing in hot weather. As the energetic citrus top settles, salty seawater and exotic tiare flower bring a sun-drenched beach atmosphere to the skin. The dry-down relies on clean white musk, amberg…
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 Rem & Bow?
Pulp takes 4 of 7 categories. Pulp is rated 3.61/5 from 4,937 votes; Rem & Bow is rated 3.66/5 from 62 votes. Choose Pulp for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Rem & Bow for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Pulp or Rem & Bow?
Pulp lasts longest (Pulp 72/100, Rem & Bow 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Pulp or Rem & Bow?
Pulp projects furthest (Pulp 66/100, Rem & Bow 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Pulp and Rem & Bow smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Tiare Flower and Cedar.
Is Pulp or Rem & Bow better for summer or winter?
For summer, Rem & Bow is the stronger pick. For winter, Pulp is the stronger pick. Rem & Bow suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Pulp and Rem & Bow?
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. Rem & Bow has top notes of Mango, Grapefruit, Black Currant and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Sea water, Frangipani, Tiare Flower and Mate, a base of Musk, Ambergris and Cedar.
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