Fragrance comparison

Pulse vs Pyxis

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 93 ratings analysed

Pulse

AXE

3.3550 votes

Rank #21,481 LavenderFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Pyxis

Scents of Time

4.1243 votes

Rank #33,810 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Pulse
Choose it for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Pyxis
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Pulse3/7

Pyxis3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PulseAXE

PyxisScents of Time

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.35/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 9%Had 77%Want 13%

4.12/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 36%Had 19%Want 45%

Category winnerPyxisRating 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

50%Love

32%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityPyxis

SillagePyxis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value50

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%

mossy77%

amber69%

rose61%

Scent match45%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

PeachBasilRosemaryLavenderBergamotMint

Heart

Tincture of RoseJasmine

Base

oak mossBenzoinSandalwoodAmberPatchouli

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

Spring60

Summer60

Fall100

Winter30

Day100

Night67

Category winnerPulseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men63

Unisex38

Women0

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,481

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#33,810

PerfumerMichael Evans

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Pyxis by Scents of Time is a classic chypre for women, launched in 2008 by perfumer Michael Evans. It opens with a bright, herbaceous mix of basil, rosemary, and bergamot before settling into a soft floral heart of rose and jasmine. The base provides a sturdy foundation of oak moss and warm sandalwood, creating an ele…

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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 Pyxis?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Pulse is rated 3.35/5 from 50 votes; Pyxis is rated 4.12/5 from 43 votes. Choose Pulse for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Pyxis for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pulse or Pyxis?

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

Which projects more, Pulse or Pyxis?

Pyxis projects furthest (Pyxis 72/100, Pulse 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pulse and Pyxis smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Basil, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Is Pulse or Pyxis better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Pulse and Pyxis?

Pulse has top notes of Lavender, heart notes of Basil and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood. Pyxis has top notes of Peach, Basil, Rosemary and Lavender, heart notes of Tincture of Rose and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Benzoin, Sandalwood and Amber.