Pulse vs JD Fidele Ambre
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Pulse takes 3 of 5 categories.
PulseChoose it for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
JD Fidele AmbreChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Pulse3/5
JD Fidele Ambre2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- JD Fidele Ambre
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- JD Fidele Ambre
- Sillage & projection
- Pulse
- Value for money
- Pulse
- 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
PulseAXEJD Fidele AmbreJD Jeffrey DameWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.35/ 5 · 50 votes
Have 9%Had 77%Want 13%
4.20/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 17%Had 22%Want 61%
Category winnerJD Fidele AmbreRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
37%Like
10%Ok
10%Dislike
3%Hate
30 votes
60%Love
20%Like
10%Ok
0%Dislike
10%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityJD Fidele Ambre
SillagePulse
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%
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
white floral77%
green69%
citrus61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · 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
MintOrangeLemonLavenderClary SageBasil
Heart
GeraniumJasmineYlang-YlangGardeniaLily-of-the-Valley
Base
FirPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodCedarMuskCivetBenzoin
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
Spring67
Summer33
Fall100
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#52,439
PerfumerHugh Spencer
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 →JD Fidele Ambre by JD Jeffrey Dame opens with a sharp burst of mint, lemon, and herbal basil that instantly cues classic barbershop grooming. The aromatic top quickly yields to a heart of geranium and jasmine, introducing a cool floral layer over a darker, earthier base. As the fragrance settles, warm amber undertones…
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 JD Fidele Ambre?
Pulse takes 3 of 5 categories. Pulse is rated 3.35/5 from 50 votes; JD Fidele Ambre is rated 4.20/5 from 10 votes. Choose Pulse for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose JD Fidele Ambre for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Pulse or JD Fidele Ambre?
JD Fidele Ambre lasts longest (JD Fidele Ambre 84/100, Pulse 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Pulse or JD Fidele Ambre?
Projection is very close: Pulse 51/100, JD Fidele Ambre 50/100 for sillage.
Do Pulse and JD Fidele Ambre smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and white floral accords. Common notes include Lavender, Basil, Jasmine and Sandalwood.
Is Pulse or JD Fidele Ambre better for summer or winter?
Pulse suits daytime wear; JD Fidele Ambre suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Pulse and JD Fidele Ambre?
Pulse has top notes of Lavender, heart notes of Basil and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood. JD Fidele Ambre has top notes of Mint, Orange, Lemon and Lavender, heart notes of Geranium, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Gardenia, a base of Fir, Patchouli, Vetiver and Sandalwood.
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