Fragrance comparison

Pulse vs Noir Intense

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 54 ratings analysed

Pulse

AXE

3.3550 votes

Rank #21,481 LavenderFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Noir Intense

Maison de l'Avenir

5.004 votes

Rank #40,565 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Pulse
Choose it for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Noir Intense
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Pulse2/4

Noir Intense2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Noir Intense
Sillage & projection: Noir Intense
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

PulseAXE

Noir IntenseMaison de l'Avenir

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.35/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 9%Had 77%Want 13%

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 33%Had 8%Want 58%

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

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNoir Intense

SillageNoir Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value90

Category winnerPulseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

fresh spicy91%

aromatic83%

white floral74%

herbal65%

woody56%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

green69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic 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

Pink PepperPetitgrainBergamotLavenderGalbanumLemonBasil

Heart

GeraniumJasmineVioletNutmegFougère Accord

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliLicoriceVetiverGurjan balsam

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

Spring67

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men63

Unisex38

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,481

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#40,565

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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Noir Intense by Maison de l'Avenir presents a fresh green direction for modern wear. It pairs sharp pink pepper with clean lavender and a distinct licorice undertone, making it a reliable daily choice for people who want to stand out from typical designer sweet releases without smelling dated.

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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 Noir Intense?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Pulse is rated 3.35/5 from 50 votes; Noir Intense is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Pulse for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Noir Intense for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Pulse or Noir Intense?

Noir Intense lasts longest (Noir Intense 80/100, Pulse 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pulse or Noir Intense?

Noir Intense projects furthest (Noir Intense 70/100, Pulse 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pulse and Noir Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Basil, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Is Pulse or Noir Intense better for summer or winter?

Pulse suits daytime wear; Noir Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pulse and Noir Intense?

Pulse has top notes of Lavender, heart notes of Basil and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood. Noir Intense has top notes of Pink Pepper, Petitgrain, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Geranium, Jasmine, Violet and Nutmeg, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Licorice and Vetiver.