Fragrance comparison

Pulse of the Gulf vs B9

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 263 ratings analysed

Pulse of the Gulf

Nabeel

—0 votes

Rank #70,028 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Bond No 9

3.79263 votes

Rank #4,604 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

B9 takes 2 of 2 categories.

Pulse of the Gulf
Choose it for a powdery and woody character.
B9
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Pulse of the Gulf0/2

B92/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: B9
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: B9

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pulse of the GulfNabeel

B9Bond No 9

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 5%Had 0%Want 95%

3.79/ 5 · 263 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

38%Love

36%Like

5%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

216 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageB9

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value41

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

amber84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

floral61%

white floral100%

musky91%

warm spicy83%

powdery74%

amber65%

animalic56%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both white floral, powdery and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Agarwood (Oud)CitrusesPearOrchidLilyVioletAmberSandalwoodMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

GardeniaSaffronMuskAmberJasmineOrchidCitrusesSandalwoodOakmossAgarwood (Oud)Vetiver

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Citruses, Orchid and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring72

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men9

Unisex46

Women46

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70,028

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,604

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Category winnerB9Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pulse of the Gulf by Nabeel is an amber woody fragrance that strikes a balance between airy florals and dark woods. The perfume opens with a bright splash of citruses and fresh pear before settling into a powdery heart of violet, orchid, and lily. A dry, warm base of Indian agarwood, amber, and sandalwood gives it str…

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B9 is a musky white floral with a spicy saffron lift, soft amber warmth, and a dry-down that can turn smoky, woody, and slightly earthy. Gardenia sits at the centre, but it wears less creamy than some expect. On many wearers it projects loudly and lasts well, so this is one to sample before buying. It may suit someone…

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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 projects more, Pulse of the Gulf or B9?

B9 projects furthest (B9 75/100, Pulse of the Gulf 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pulse of the Gulf and B9 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, powdery and amber accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Citruses, Orchid and Amber.