Fragrance comparison

Pulse NYC vs Luna Absoluta

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,196 ratings analysed

4 wins

Pulse NYC

Beyoncé

3.41507 votes

Rank #6,697 SweetFruity

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60%scent match

Closely related

Luna Absoluta

Natura

4.21689 votes

Rank #6,904 SweetWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pulse NYC takes 4 of 7 categories.

Pulse NYC
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.
Luna Absoluta
Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter.

Pulse NYC4/7

Luna Absoluta2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pulse NYCBeyoncé

Luna AbsolutaNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.41/ 5 · 507 votes

Have 57%Had 43%Want 0%

4.21/ 5 · 689 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerLuna AbsolutaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

48%Like

2%Ok

26%Dislike

1%Hate

478 votes

46%Love

38%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

689 votes

Category winnerLuna AbsolutaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillagePulse NYC

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value64

Category winnerPulse NYCBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity86%

woody72%

patchouli58%

floral44%

warm spicy30%

sweet100%

woody92%

fruity84%

rose77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both sweet, fruity and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RaspberryPomegranatePearPeonyJasmine

Heart

Orchid

Base

CupcakePatchouli

Top

RaspberryPomegranatePearBergamot

Heart

RoseOrchidViolet LeafEgyptian JasmineJasmine

Base

Sweet NotesIndonesian Patchouli LeafMuskCashmeranCedar

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Pomegranate, Pear and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter70

Day–

Night–

Spring57

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPulse NYCMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Men1

Unisex1

Women98

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,697

PerfumerCarlos Viñals

Launched—

Reviews93

Overall rank#6,904

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerPulse NYCHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pulse NYC by Beyoncé is a Floral Fruity Gourmand that plays with the sweetness of cupcake against a backdrop of patchouli and red fruits. It is an easygoing, modern designer fragrance designed for casual daily wear. The scent feels approachable and distinct, best suited for those who appreciate a playful, sweet profil…

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Luna Absoluta from Natura brings a bold, modern approach to the chypre floral genre. It leads with a sharp, juicy raspberry and pomegranate opening before shifting into a deep, woody floral heart. Perfect for evening wear, this scent offers an elegant, slightly sweet profile that stays close to the skin, providing a s…

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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 NYC or Luna Absoluta?

Pulse NYC takes 4 of 7 categories. Pulse NYC is rated 3.41/5 from 507 votes; Luna Absoluta is rated 4.21/5 from 689 votes. Choose Pulse NYC for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Luna Absoluta for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Pulse NYC or Luna Absoluta?

They last about the same: Pulse NYC 61/100, Luna Absoluta 61/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Pulse NYC or Luna Absoluta?

Projection is very close: Pulse NYC 56/100, Luna Absoluta 55/100 for sillage.

Do Pulse NYC and Luna Absoluta smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Pomegranate, Pear and Jasmine.

Is Pulse NYC or Luna Absoluta better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pulse NYC is the stronger pick. For winter, Luna Absoluta is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pulse NYC and Luna Absoluta?

Pulse NYC has top notes of Raspberry, Pomegranate, Pear and Peony, heart notes of Orchid, a base of Cupcake and Patchouli. Luna Absoluta has top notes of Raspberry, Pomegranate, Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Orchid, Violet Leaf and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Sweet Notes, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Musk and Cashmeran.