Fragrance comparison

Pulse vs Ego

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 78 ratings analysed

6 wins

Pulse

AXE

3.3550 votes

Rank #21,481 LavenderFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Ego

Bi-es

3.1828 votes

Rank #51,149 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pulse takes 6 of 7 categories.

Pulse
Choose it for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Ego
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Pulse6/7

Ego1/7

Ratings & consensus: Pulse
Community sentiment: Pulse
Longevity: Ego
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

PulseAXE

EgoBi-es

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.35/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 9%Had 77%Want 13%

3.18/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 49%Had 29%Want 22%

Category winnerPulseRating 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

11%Love

39%Like

11%Ok

36%Dislike

4%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerPulseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate54

Category winners

LongevityEgo

SillagePulse

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value77

Category winnerPulseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

fresh spicy91%

aromatic83%

white floral74%

herbal65%

woody56%

woody100%

aromatic92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

leather61%

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

GrapefruitGreen NotesBasilBergamotLavenderMintArtemisia

Heart

Pine TreeSea NotesGeraniumJasmineThyme

Base

LeatherPatchouliAmberSandalwoodCedarMoss

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

Spring75

Summer100

Fall38

Winter19

Day100

Night19

Category winnerPulseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men63

Unisex38

Women0

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,481

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#51,149

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerPulseHigher 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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Ego by Bi-es is an Oriental Fougere that balances sharp citrus with green, herbal aromatics. It hits the skin with grapefruit and mint before settling into a pine and leather dry-down. This fragrance works best for casual, everyday wear during the warmer months, offering an accessible style for those who prefer modern…

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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 Ego?

Pulse takes 6 of 7 categories. Pulse is rated 3.35/5 from 50 votes; Ego is rated 3.18/5 from 28 votes. Choose Pulse for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Ego for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pulse or Ego?

Ego lasts longest (Ego 60/100, Pulse 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pulse or Ego?

Pulse projects furthest (Pulse 51/100, Ego 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pulse and Ego 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 Ego better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Pulse and Ego?

Pulse has top notes of Lavender, heart notes of Basil and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood. Ego has top notes of Grapefruit, Green Notes, Basil and Bergamot, heart notes of Pine Tree, Sea Notes, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Patchouli, Amber and Sandalwood.