Fragrance comparison

Pulse vs Virtus

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 51 ratings analysed

1 wins

Pulse

AXE

3.3550 votes

Rank #21,481 LavenderFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

Virtus

Above

3.001 votes

Rank #72,154 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pulse takes 1 of 1 categories.

Pulse
Choose it for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Virtus
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character.

Pulse1/1

Virtus0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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

VirtusAbove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.35/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 9%Had 77%Want 13%

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

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

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

fresh spicy91%

aromatic83%

white floral74%

herbal65%

woody56%

woody100%

aromatic92%

herbal84%

soft spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

lavender61%

Scent match64%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

LavenderSagePink PepperBasil

Heart

CedarAmberJasmine

Base

White WoodsCoumarinSandalwood

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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men63

Unisex38

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,481

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#72,154

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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Virtus by Above is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Virtus was launched in 2019. Top notes are Lavender, Sage, Pink Pepper and Basil; middle notes are Cedar, Amber and Jasmine; base notes are White Woods, Coumarin and Sandalwood.

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 Virtus?

Pulse takes 1 of 1 categories. Pulse is rated 3.35/5 from 50 votes; Virtus is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Pulse for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Virtus for a woody and aromatic character.

Do Pulse and Virtus smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, lavender and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Basil, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Is Pulse or Virtus better for summer or winter?

Pulse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pulse and Virtus?

Pulse has top notes of Lavender, heart notes of Basil and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood. Virtus has top notes of Lavender, Sage, Pink Pepper and Basil, heart notes of Cedar, Amber and Jasmine, a base of White Woods, Coumarin and Sandalwood.