Fragrance comparison

Pulse Boost vs Upscale Gentleman

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 49 ratings analysed

Pulse Boost

Eudora

3.8127 votes

Rank #29,081 Fresh SpicyFresh

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48%scent match

Some overlap

Upscale Gentleman

Mary Kay

3.9122 votes

Rank #39,432 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3.

Pulse Boost
Choose it for a fresh spicy and fresh character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Upscale Gentleman
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Pulse Boost3/6

Upscale Gentleman3/6

Ratings & consensus: Upscale Gentleman
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Upscale Gentleman
Sillage & projection: Pulse Boost
Value for money: Pulse Boost
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Upscale Gentleman
Fragranxe ranking: Pulse Boost

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pulse BoostEudora

Upscale GentlemanMary Kay

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 62%Had 17%Want 20%

3.91/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 65%Had 26%Want 9%

Category winnerUpscale GentlemanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

11%Love

70%Like

11%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

27 votes

14%Love

64%Like

23%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityUpscale Gentleman

SillagePulse Boost

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value93

¤ Price value71

Category winnerPulse BoostBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

fresh92%

aquatic84%

aromatic77%

fruity69%

citrus61%

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

fruity61%

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

Top15-30 mins

AppleGrapefruitGingerBlack PepperCardamom

Heart1-2 hrs

Watery NotesLavenderSageGeraniumNutmeg

Base3-4 hrs

FrankincenseCedarPatchouliMoss

Top15-30 mins

Sicilian BergamotAppleLavenderSicilian MandarinCloveCardamom

Heart2-3 hrs

Guaiac WoodGeraniumSageCypress

Base5-8 hrs

MuskAustralian SandalwoodCedarPatchouliTonka BeanHaitian Vetiver

Category winnerUpscale GentlemanLongest dry-down: 5-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring95

Summer100

Fall52

Winter29

Day100

Night32

Spring67

Summer20

Fall100

Winter53

Day100

Night92

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

Casual 49%Work 31%Date 11%Party 9%

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

Work 38%Casual 33%Date 19%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,081

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#39,432

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPulse BoostHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Mary Kay Upscale Gentleman is a crisp woody aromatic blend built for easy daily wear. It kicks off with a sharp splash of Sicilian bergamot and crisp apple, backed by a fast punch of spicy cardamom. You immediately notice the balance. A clean French lavender and green cypress heart quickly tempers the initial sweetnes…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Pulse Boost or Upscale Gentleman?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3. Pulse Boost is rated 3.81/5 from 27 votes; Upscale Gentleman is rated 3.91/5 from 22 votes. Choose Pulse Boost for a fresh spicy and fresh character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Upscale Gentleman for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pulse Boost or Upscale Gentleman?

Upscale Gentleman lasts longest (Upscale Gentleman 61/100, Pulse Boost 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pulse Boost or Upscale Gentleman?

Projection is very close: Pulse Boost 44/100, Upscale Gentleman 42/100 for sillage.

Do Pulse Boost and Upscale Gentleman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Apple, Cardamom, Lavender and Sage.

Is Pulse Boost or Upscale Gentleman better for summer or winter?

Pulse Boost suits daytime wear; Upscale Gentleman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pulse Boost and Upscale Gentleman?

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. Upscale Gentleman has top notes of Sicilian Bergamot, Apple, Lavender and Sicilian Mandarin, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Geranium, Sage and Cypress, a base of Musk, Australian Sandalwood, Cedar and Patchouli.