Pulse vs Boucheron Pour Homme
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Boucheron Pour Homme takes 5 of 7 categories.
PulseChoose it for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Boucheron Pour HommeChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Pulse2/7
Boucheron Pour Homme5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Boucheron Pour Homme
- Community sentiment
- Boucheron Pour Homme
- Longevity
- Boucheron Pour Homme
- Sillage & projection
- Boucheron Pour Homme
- Value for money
- Pulse
- Versatility
- Pulse
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Boucheron Pour Homme
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PulseAXEBoucheron Pour HommeBoucheronWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.35/ 5 · 50 votes
Have 9%Had 77%Want 13%
3.94/ 5 · 2,181 votes
Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%
Category winnerBoucheron Pour HommeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
37%Like
10%Ok
10%Dislike
3%Hate
30 votes
39%Love
41%Like
6%Ok
13%Dislike
2%Hate
1,995 votes
Category winnerBoucheron Pour HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBoucheron Pour Homme
SillageBoucheron Pour Homme
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%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
amber77%
fresh spicy69%
earthy61%
Scent match36%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
LemonLemon VerbenaBergamotLavenderOrangeBasilMandarin Orange
Heart
CarnationRoseJasmineYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyOrris Root
Base
OakmossVetiverSandalwoodIncenseMuskBenzoinAmberTonka Bean
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
Winter57
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#703
PerfumerFrancis Deleamont, Jean-Pierre Bethouart, Raymond Chaillan
Launched—
Reviews250
Category winnerBoucheron Pour HommeHigher 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 →Boucheron Pour Homme opens with a sharp burst of lemon verbena, bergamot, and basil before settling into a soapy carnation and rose heart. Built on an oakmoss, vetiver, and sandalwood base, it offers a clean, refined barbershop feel that shines during spring and summer office days. It suits mature wearers who value st…
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 Boucheron Pour Homme?
Boucheron Pour Homme takes 5 of 7 categories. Pulse is rated 3.35/5 from 50 votes; Boucheron Pour Homme is rated 3.94/5 from 2,181 votes. Choose Pulse for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Boucheron Pour Homme for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Pulse or Boucheron Pour Homme?
Boucheron Pour Homme lasts longest (Boucheron Pour Homme 71/100, Pulse 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Pulse or Boucheron Pour Homme?
Boucheron Pour Homme projects furthest (Boucheron Pour Homme 64/100, Pulse 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Pulse and Boucheron Pour Homme smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Basil, Jasmine and Sandalwood.
Is Pulse or Boucheron Pour Homme 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 Boucheron Pour Homme?
Pulse has top notes of Lavender, heart notes of Basil and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood. Boucheron Pour Homme has top notes of Lemon, Lemon Verbena, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Incense.
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