Fragrance comparison

Pulse NYC vs Niswah

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 522 ratings analysed

5 wins

Pulse NYC

Beyoncé

3.41507 votes

Rank #6,712 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Niswah

Ahmed Al Maghribi

3.0715 votes

Rank #25,425 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pulse NYC takes 5 of 5 categories.

Pulse NYC
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Niswah
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Pulse NYC5/5

Niswah0/5

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

NiswahAhmed Al Maghribi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.41/ 5 · 507 votes

Have 57%Had 43%Want 0%

3.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 12%Had 2%Want 86%

Category winnerPulse NYCRating 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

47%Love

0%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

40%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

LongevityPulse NYC

SillagePulse NYC

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value78

Category winnerPulse NYCBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity86%

woody72%

patchouli58%

floral44%

warm spicy30%

fruity100%

sweet92%

amber84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match57%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

RaspberryPeonyApplePearBlack CurrantSaffronRed BerriesPink Pepper

Heart

CinnamonFrangipaniCoconutRoseFireGardeniaJasmineNutmeg

Base

AmbroxanTobaccoVanillaOudWhite MuskPatchouliCashmeranBenzoin

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Pear, Peony 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–

Spring75

Summer100

Fall38

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Men55

Unisex9

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,712

PerfumerCarlos Viñals

Launched—

Reviews93

Overall rank#25,425

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

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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Niswah opens with a bright rush of pear, berries and saffron, then settles into a floral oud wrapped in caramel, vanilla and amber woods. It reads rich, sweet and intentionally dramatic. This is the kind of scent that may suit shoppers who enjoy bold Middle Eastern gourmands with a fruity top and a smoky, woody base. …

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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 Niswah?

Pulse NYC takes 5 of 5 categories. Pulse NYC is rated 3.41/5 from 507 votes; Niswah is rated 3.07/5 from 15 votes. Choose Pulse NYC for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Niswah for a fruity and sweet character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pulse NYC or Niswah?

Pulse NYC lasts longest (Pulse NYC 61/100, Niswah 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pulse NYC or Niswah?

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

Do Pulse NYC and Niswah smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Pear, Peony and Jasmine.

Is Pulse NYC or Niswah better for summer or winter?

Niswah suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pulse NYC and Niswah?

Pulse NYC has top notes of Raspberry, Pomegranate, Pear and Peony, heart notes of Orchid, a base of Cupcake and Patchouli. Niswah has top notes of Raspberry, Peony, Apple and Pear, heart notes of Cinnamon, Frangipani, Coconut and Rose, a base of Ambroxan, Tobacco, Vanilla and Oud.