Pulse vs Black Cash
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Black Cash takes 3 of 5 categories.
PulseChoose it for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Black CashChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Pulse2/5
Black Cash3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Black Cash
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Black Cash
- Sillage & projection
- Black Cash
- Value for money
- Pulse
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Pulse
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PulseAXEBlack CashAlta ModaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.35/ 5 · 50 votes
Have 9%Had 77%Want 13%
4.00/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 14%Had 22%Want 64%
Category winnerBlack CashRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
37%Like
10%Ok
10%Dislike
3%Hate
30 votes
50%Love
30%Like
0%Ok
10%Dislike
10%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBlack Cash
SillageBlack Cash
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%
woody88%
fresh spicy77%
citrus65%
conifer53%
herbal42%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Lavender
Heart
BasilJasmine
Base
Sandalwood
Top
LavenderLemonArtemisiaRosemaryLemon VerbenaMintBergamotBasil
Heart
WormwoodJuniperCinnamonCorianderAngelicaCarnationJasmine
Base
Balsam FirPine needlesOakmossLeatherSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliCedar
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
Spring67
Summer0
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night33
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#56,252
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 →Black Cash by Alta Moda is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Top notes are Lavender, Lemon, Artemisia, Rosemary, Lemon Verbena, Mint, Bergamot, Basil and Pineapple; middle notes are Wormwood, Juniper, Cinnamon, Coriander, Angelica, Carnation and Jasmine; base notes are Balsam Fir, Pine needles, Oakmoss, Leather, S…
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 Black Cash?
Black Cash takes 3 of 5 categories. Pulse is rated 3.35/5 from 50 votes; Black Cash is rated 4.00/5 from 10 votes. Choose Pulse for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Black Cash for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Pulse or Black Cash?
Black Cash lasts longest (Black Cash 80/100, Pulse 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Pulse or Black Cash?
Black Cash projects furthest (Black Cash 72/100, Pulse 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Pulse and Black Cash smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Basil, Jasmine and Sandalwood.
Is Pulse or Black Cash better for summer or winter?
Pulse suits daytime wear; Black Cash suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Pulse and Black Cash?
Pulse has top notes of Lavender, heart notes of Basil and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood. Black Cash has top notes of Lavender, Lemon, Artemisia and Rosemary, heart notes of Wormwood, Juniper, Cinnamon and Coriander, a base of Balsam Fir, Pine needles, Oakmoss and Leather.
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