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Pulse vs Eau de Sport

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

Updated 110 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau de Sport takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Pulse

    Choose it for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Eau de Sport

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Pulse2/7
Eau de Sport5/7
Ratings & consensus
Eau de Sport
Community sentiment
Eau de Sport
Longevity
Eau de Sport
Sillage & projection
Eau de Sport
Value for money
Pulse
Versatility
Pulse
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Eau de Sport

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
PulseAXE
Eau de SportLacoste Fragrances
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.35/ 5 · 50 votes
Have 9%Had 77%Want 13%
4.35/ 5 · 60 votes
Have 29%Had 26%Want 45%
Category winnerEau de SportRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
40%Love
37%Like
10%Ok
10%Dislike
3%Hate

30 votes

48%Love
43%Like
3%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerEau de SportMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity51
〰 Sillage51
♥ Love / hate68
⏱ Longevity76
〰 Sillage69
♥ Love / hate84
Category winners

LongevityEau de Sport

SillageEau de Sport

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value100
¤ Price value59
Category winnerPulseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
lavender100%
fresh spicy91%
aromatic83%
white floral74%
herbal65%
woody56%
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
warm spicy69%
green61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Lavender
Heart
BasilJasmine
Base
Sandalwood
Top
BergamotLavenderBasilLemonMandarin OrangeMintNeroli
Heart
FirCorianderCarnationClary SageJasmineGeraniumRose
Base
SandalwoodLeatherCedarAmberTonka BeanOakmossPatchouliMusk
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 season
Spring71
Summer100
Fall71
Winter57
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer78
Fall70
Winter43
Day100
Night45
Category winnerPulseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men63
Unisex38
Women0
Men81
Unisex13
Women6
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,481

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#9,918

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerEau de SportHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pulse 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, …

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Eau de Sport by Lacoste Fragrances opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, mint, and crushed basil before settling into an aromatic pine and cedar dry down. Created as a classic aromatic fougere, this vintage cologne pairs traditional French herbal accords with a dry oakmoss and leather base. It wears best during cool …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Pulse or Eau de Sport?

Eau de Sport takes 5 of 7 categories. Pulse is rated 3.35/5 from 50 votes; Eau de Sport is rated 4.35/5 from 60 votes. Choose Pulse for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Eau de Sport for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pulse or Eau de Sport?

Eau de Sport lasts longest (Eau de Sport 76/100, Pulse 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pulse or Eau de Sport?

Eau de Sport projects furthest (Eau de Sport 69/100, Pulse 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pulse and Eau de Sport smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Basil, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Is Pulse or Eau de Sport better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pulse is the stronger pick. For winter, Pulse is the stronger pick. Pulse suits daytime wear; Eau de Sport suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pulse and Eau de Sport?

Pulse has top notes of Lavender, heart notes of Basil and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood. Eau de Sport has top notes of Bergamot, Lavender, Basil and Lemon, heart notes of Fir, Coriander, Carnation and Clary Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Leather, Cedar and Amber.

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