Fragrance comparison

Pulse vs Greg Energy

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 51 ratings analysed

3 wins

Pulse

AXE

3.3550 votes

Rank #21,481 LavenderFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Greg Energy

Arno Sorel

5.001 votes

Rank #51,812 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pulse takes 3 of 3 categories.

Pulse
Choose it for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Greg Energy
Choose it for a woody and citrus character.

Pulse3/3

Greg Energy0/3

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

PulseAXE

Greg EnergyArno Sorel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.35/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 9%Had 77%Want 13%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 29%Had 14%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityPulse

SillagePulse

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

fresh spicy91%

aromatic83%

white floral74%

herbal65%

woody56%

woody100%

citrus91%

aromatic83%

mossy74%

camphor65%

fresh spicy56%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Lavender

Heart

BasilJasmine

Base

Sandalwood

Top

OrangeLemonLavenderGrapefruit

Heart

EucalyptusJasmineSageBasilCedar

Base

MossMuskAmberSandalwood

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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men63

Unisex38

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,481

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#51,812

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Greg Energy opens with a brisk citrus lift of orange, lemon and grapefruit, quickly joined by lavender, sage and eucalyptus for a cool aromatic feel. As it settles, cedar, moss, musk and sandalwood give it a clean woody base. This reads as a light, fresh green men's scent with a camphoraceous edge. It suits someone wh…

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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 Greg Energy?

Pulse takes 3 of 3 categories. Pulse is rated 3.35/5 from 50 votes; Greg Energy is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Pulse for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Greg Energy for a woody and citrus character.

Which lasts longer, Pulse or Greg Energy?

Pulse lasts longest (Pulse 51/100, Greg Energy 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pulse or Greg Energy?

Pulse projects furthest (Pulse 51/100, Greg Energy 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pulse and Greg Energy smell similar?

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

Is Pulse or Greg Energy better for summer or winter?

Pulse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pulse and Greg Energy?

Pulse has top notes of Lavender, heart notes of Basil and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood. Greg Energy has top notes of Orange, Lemon, Lavender and Grapefruit, heart notes of Eucalyptus, Jasmine, Sage and Basil, a base of Moss, Musk, Amber and Sandalwood.