Fragrance comparison

Pulse vs Senja

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 52 ratings analysed

3 wins

Pulse

AXE

3.3550 votes

Rank #21,481 LavenderFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Senja

Mykonos

3.502 votes

Rank #60,907 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pulse takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Pulse3/4

Senja1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Senja
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

PulseAXE

SenjaMykonos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.35/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 9%Had 77%Want 13%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 14%Had 29%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

0%Love

50%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevitySenja

SillagePulse

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value75

Category winnerPulseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

fresh spicy91%

aromatic83%

white floral74%

herbal65%

woody56%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

powdery84%

woody77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match43%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

BergamotLavenderCardamomLemonBasil

Heart

Powdery NotesRose PetalsGeraniumJasmineRose

Base

SandalwoodCedarwoodVanillaAmberMusk

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

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men63

Unisex38

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,481

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#60,907

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Senja reads as a soft spicy floral with a powdery, woody drydown, built around citrus, lavender, rose, vanilla, amber, and musk. On paper it looks calm and aromatic, but the small review sample also suggests a darker, sweeter night mood with extra vanilla in wear. It may suit someone who likes powdery unisex scents wi…

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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 Senja?

Pulse takes 3 of 4 categories. Pulse is rated 3.35/5 from 50 votes; Senja is rated 3.50/5 from 2 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 Senja for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Pulse or Senja?

Senja lasts longest (Senja 70/100, Pulse 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pulse or Senja?

Projection is very close: Pulse 51/100, Senja 50/100 for sillage.

Do Pulse and Senja smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Basil, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Is Pulse or Senja better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Pulse and Senja?

Pulse has top notes of Lavender, heart notes of Basil and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood. Senja has top notes of Bergamot, Lavender, Cardamom and Lemon, heart notes of Powdery Notes, Rose Petals, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Vanilla and Amber.