Fragrance comparison

Pulse NYC vs Marigold

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 515 ratings analysed

3 wins

Pulse NYC

Beyoncé

3.41507 votes

Rank #6,697 SweetFruity

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70%scent match

Closely related

Marigold

Marc Joseph

4.258 votes

Rank #39,340 SweetFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pulse NYC takes 3 of 4 categories.

Pulse NYC
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Marigold
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Pulse NYC3/4

Marigold1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Pulse NYC
Sillage & projection: Pulse NYC
Value for money: Marigold
Versatility: Not scored
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

MarigoldMarc Joseph

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.41/ 5 · 507 votes

Have 57%Had 43%Want 0%

4.25/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 48%Had 4%Want 48%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityPulse NYC

SillagePulse NYC

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value95

Category winnerMarigoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity86%

woody72%

patchouli58%

floral44%

warm spicy30%

sweet100%

fruity91%

patchouli83%

fresh74%

floral65%

woody56%

Scent match70%Closely related · both sweet, fruity and patchouli

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RaspberryPomegranatePearPeonyJasmine

Heart

Orchid

Base

CupcakePatchouli

Top15-30 mins

RaspberryPearBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

PralinePeonyJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliMuskWhite Amber

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Pear, Peony and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Marigold, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter70

Day–

Night–

Spring33

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,697

PerfumerCarlos Viñals

Launched—

Reviews93

Overall rank#39,340

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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…

Reviews →

Marc Joseph Marigold wastes zero time making its presence known. The first spray delivers a loud burst of sweet raspberry and juicy pear, sharpened by a quick flash of tart bergamot. Give it five minutes. Once the sharp alcohol lifts, the profile turns into a dense, chewy mix of spun praline sugar and blooming peony p…

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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 Marigold?

Pulse NYC takes 3 of 4 categories. Pulse NYC is rated 3.41/5 from 507 votes; Marigold is rated 4.25/5 from 8 votes. Choose Pulse NYC for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Marigold for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Pulse NYC or Marigold?

They last about the same: Pulse NYC 61/100, Marigold 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Pulse NYC or Marigold?

Pulse NYC projects furthest (Pulse NYC 56/100, Marigold 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pulse NYC and Marigold smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and patchouli accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Pear, Peony and Jasmine.

Is Pulse NYC or Marigold better for summer or winter?

Marigold suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pulse NYC and Marigold?

Pulse NYC has top notes of Raspberry, Pomegranate, Pear and Peony, heart notes of Orchid, a base of Cupcake and Patchouli. Marigold has top notes of Raspberry, Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Praline, Peony and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Musk and White Amber.