Pulse vs Exotic
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
56%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Pulse takes 3 of 3 categories.
PulseChoose it for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
ExoticChoose it for a aromatic and white floral character.
Pulse3/3
Exotic0/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Pulse
- Sillage & projection
- Pulse
- Value for money
- Not scored
- 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
PulseAXEExoticShirley MayWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.35/ 5 · 50 votes
Have 9%Had 77%Want 13%
—/ 5 · 0 votes
Have 0%Had 60%Want 40%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
37%Like
10%Ok
10%Dislike
3%Hate
30 votes
Not enough votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPulse
SillagePulse
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothlavender100%
fresh spicy91%
aromatic83%
white floral74%
herbal65%
woody56%
aromatic100%
white floral92%
citrus84%
fresh spicy77%
woody69%
herbal61%
Scent match56%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy 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
LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotLemon
Heart
CorianderLilyOrange BlossomJuniper BerriesBasilJasmineSageLily-of-the-Valley
Base
SandalwoodMuskAmberVetiverBrazilian Rosewood
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
No season votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#21,481
PerfumerAnn Gottlieb
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#72,992
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 →Exotic by Shirley May starts with a sharp, cool blast of herbal lavender mixed with bergamot and sour lemon. As it settles onto the skin, the initial crispness softens, introducing a clean floral heart dominated by lily-of-the-valley and orange blossom. Basil and coriander add a dry, peppery greenness that keeps the m…
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 lasts longer, Pulse or Exotic?
Pulse lasts longest (Pulse 51/100, Exotic 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Pulse or Exotic?
Pulse projects furthest (Pulse 51/100, Exotic 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Pulse and Exotic smell similar?
Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and white floral accords. Common notes include Lavender, Basil, Jasmine and Sandalwood.
Is Pulse or Exotic better for summer or winter?
Pulse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Pulse and Exotic?
Pulse has top notes of Lavender, heart notes of Basil and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood. Exotic has top notes of Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Coriander, Lily, Orange Blossom and Juniper Berries, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Amber and Vetiver.
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