Fragrance comparison

Pulse NYC vs Universe Lua

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 509 ratings analysed

3 wins

Pulse NYC

Beyoncé

3.41507 votes

Rank #6,697 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Universe Lua

We Pink

4.502 votes

Rank #59,251 PatchouliCherry

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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.
Universe Lua
Choose it for a patchouli and cherry character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

Pulse NYC3/4

Universe Lua1/4

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

Universe LuaWe Pink

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.41/ 5 · 507 votes

Have 57%Had 43%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 62%Had 0%Want 38%

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

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityPulse NYC

SillagePulse NYC

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value100

Category winnerUniverse LuaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity86%

woody72%

patchouli58%

floral44%

warm spicy30%

patchouli100%

cherry92%

sweet84%

woody77%

vanilla69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both sweet, patchouli 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

Black CherryAlmondPear

Heart

PeonyJasmine

Base

PatchouliVanillaTonka BeanMaltolRaspberry

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–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

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#59,251

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Universe Lua by We Pink introduces itself with a dark, syrupy burst of black cherry, immediately followed by the dry, nutty warmth of almond. As the perfume rests on the skin, a delicate pairing of peony and jasmine softens the initial sweetness before the base reveals a heavy blend of patchouli, warm vanilla, and car…

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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 Universe Lua?

Pulse NYC takes 3 of 4 categories. Pulse NYC is rated 3.41/5 from 507 votes; Universe Lua is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Pulse NYC for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Universe Lua for a patchouli and cherry character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Pulse NYC or Universe Lua?

Pulse NYC lasts longest (Pulse NYC 61/100, Universe Lua 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pulse NYC or Universe Lua?

Pulse NYC projects furthest (Pulse NYC 56/100, Universe Lua 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pulse NYC and Universe Lua smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, patchouli and woody accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Pear, Peony and Jasmine.

What are the notes in Pulse NYC and Universe Lua?

Pulse NYC has top notes of Raspberry, Pomegranate, Pear and Peony, heart notes of Orchid, a base of Cupcake and Patchouli. Universe Lua has top notes of Black Cherry, Almond and Pear, heart notes of Peony and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Maltol.