Pulse vs 015
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Pulse takes 5 of 7 categories.
PulseChoose it for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
015Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.
Pulse5/7
0152/7
- Ratings & consensus
- 015
- Community sentiment
- 015
- Longevity
- Pulse
- Sillage & projection
- Pulse
- Value for money
- Pulse
- Versatility
- Pulse
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Pulse
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PulseAXE015AvonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.35/ 5 · 50 votes
Have 9%Had 77%Want 13%
3.90/ 5 · 215 votes
Have 31%Had 69%Want 0%
Category winner015Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
37%Like
10%Ok
10%Dislike
3%Hate
30 votes
17%Love
67%Like
7%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate
215 votes
Category winner015Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPulse
SillagePulse
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPulseBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothlavender100%
fresh spicy91%
aromatic83%
white floral74%
herbal65%
woody56%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
citrus84%
musky77%
green69%
white floral61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Lavender
Heart
BasilJasmine
Base
Sandalwood
Top
BergamotGalbanumLavender
Heart
BasilJasmineGeraniumCelery
Base
MuskVetiverSandalwoodMossCedar
InformationalShared notesLavender, Basil, Jasmine and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring71
Summer100
Fall71
Winter57
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter18
Day–
Night–
Category winnerPulseMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#21,481
PerfumerAnn Gottlieb
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#33,694
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerPulseHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPulse by AXE is an aromatic fougere that leans into a classic masculine profile. It opens with a sharp, bracing lavender note that immediately sets a clean, barbershop tone. As it settles, herbal basil and floral jasmine add depth before drying down into a solid, woody sandalwood base. It serves as a straightforward, …
Reviews →Avon 015 opens with a sharp burst of galbanum, bitter bergamot, and herbal lavender. The initial spray delivers an uncompromising green punch that immediately feels grounded in traditional barbershop construction. Within ten minutes, the pungent green bite softens as garden basil and crushed celery seed emerge through…
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, Pulse or 015?
Pulse takes 5 of 7 categories. Pulse is rated 3.35/5 from 50 votes; 015 is rated 3.90/5 from 215 votes. Choose Pulse for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose 015 for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Pulse or 015?
Pulse lasts longest (Pulse 51/100, 015 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Pulse or 015?
Pulse projects furthest (Pulse 51/100, 015 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Pulse and 015 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and white floral accords. Common notes include Lavender, Basil, Jasmine and Sandalwood.
Is Pulse or 015 better for summer or winter?
For summer, Pulse is the stronger pick. For winter, Pulse is the stronger pick. Pulse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Pulse and 015?
Pulse has top notes of Lavender, heart notes of Basil and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood. 015 has top notes of Bergamot, Galbanum and Lavender, heart notes of Basil, Jasmine, Geranium and Celery, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Moss.
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