Fragrance comparison

Pulse vs Tempest

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 177 ratings analysed

Pulse

Eudora

3.9067 votes

Rank #36,314 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Tempest

Kemi Blending Magic · 2014

4.35110 votes

Rank #24,755 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tempest takes 6 of 7 categories.

Pulse
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Tempest
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Pulse1/7

Tempest6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PulseEudora

TempestKemi Blending Magic

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 64%Had 24%Want 12%

4.35/ 5 · 110 votes

Have 42%Had 12%Want 46%

Category winnerTempestRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

49%Like

22%Ok

1%Dislike

3%Hate

67 votes

56%Love

26%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerTempestMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityTempest

SillageTempest

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value39

Category winnerPulseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

amber90%

lavender80%

woody70%

balsamic60%

fresh spicy50%

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

oud61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Lavender

Heart2-3 hrs

elemi

Base4-6 hrs

AmberCedar

Top

elemiOrangeLavenderBergamotLemonGingerPetitgrain

Heart

Gurjan balsamRoseCashmeranJasmineCedarCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesLavender, elemi, Amber and Cedar. Durations are only published for Pulse, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer47

Fall100

Winter58

Day100

Night65

Spring64

Summer50

Fall86

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerTempestMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex13

Women2

Work 36%Casual 33%Date 21%Party 10%

Men45

Unisex36

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,314

PerfumerHernan Fígoli

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,755

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched2014

Reviews0

Category winnerTempestHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pulse by Eudora delivers an easygoing aromatic profile built around clean French lavender, resinous elemi, and dry cedarwood. It opens with an instant burst of cooling herbal freshness. You get a quick two-minute solvent flash before the aromatic oils settle onto your skin. Soon after, the resinous middle brings a sli…

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Crafted by Chris Maurice, this oriental woody scent relies on raw agarwood, resinous elemi, and sharp ginger to create a dense scent trail. Bright petitgrain and orange vanish within fifteen minutes, giving way to cashmeran and smoky vetiver. It shines in sub-zero temperatures, though the dark balsamic profile can cho…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Pulse or Tempest?

Tempest takes 6 of 7 categories. Pulse is rated 3.90/5 from 67 votes; Tempest is rated 4.35/5 from 110 votes. Choose Pulse for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Tempest for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Pulse or Tempest?

Tempest lasts longest (Tempest 82/100, Pulse 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pulse or Tempest?

Tempest projects furthest (Tempest 71/100, Pulse 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pulse and Tempest smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, elemi, Amber and Cedar.

Is Pulse or Tempest better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Pulse and Tempest?

Pulse has top notes of Lavender, heart notes of elemi, a base of Amber and Cedar. Tempest has top notes of elemi, Orange, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Gurjan balsam, Rose, Cashmeran and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Vetiver, Sandalwood and Patchouli.