Fragrance comparison

Pulse vs Mexx Man

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 493 ratings analysed

4 wins

Pulse

AXE

3.3550 votes

Rank #21,481 LavenderFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Mexx Man

Mexx

3.20443 votes

Rank #17,982 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pulse takes 4 of 7 categories.

Pulse
Choose it for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Mexx Man
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Pulse4/7

Mexx Man2/7

Ratings & consensus: Mexx Man
Community sentiment: Pulse
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Pulse
Value for money: Pulse
Versatility: Pulse
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mexx Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PulseAXE

Mexx ManMexx

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.35/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 9%Had 77%Want 13%

3.20/ 5 · 443 votes

Have 40%Had 60%Want 0%

Category winnerMexx ManRating 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

55%Like

16%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

199 votes

Category winnerPulseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillagePulse

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value72

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%

lavender77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both aromatic, lavender 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

LavenderMandarin OrangePineappleBasil

Heart

FirFernGeraniumJasmine

Base

SandalwoodCedarBirchOakmoss

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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPulseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men63

Unisex38

Women0

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,481

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#17,982

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews47

Category winnerMexx ManHigher 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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Mexx Man is a light, easy aromatic fougere built around lavender, citrus, soft woods and a touch of pineapple sweetness. It opens fresh and slightly herbal, then settles into a clean woody dry-down with oakmoss and sandalwood keeping it classic. This is the kind of scent that suits everyday wear more than statement ma…

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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 Mexx Man?

Pulse takes 4 of 7 categories. Pulse is rated 3.35/5 from 50 votes; Mexx Man is rated 3.20/5 from 443 votes. Choose Pulse for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Mexx Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Pulse or Mexx Man?

They last about the same: Pulse 51/100, Mexx Man 51/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Pulse or Mexx Man?

Pulse projects furthest (Pulse 51/100, Mexx Man 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pulse and Mexx Man smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, lavender and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Basil, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Is Pulse or Mexx Man better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Pulse and Mexx Man?

Pulse has top notes of Lavender, heart notes of Basil and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood. Mexx Man has top notes of Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Pineapple and Basil, heart notes of Fir, Fern, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Birch and Oakmoss.