Fragrance comparison

Pulse of the Gulf vs Rose Morocco

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 66 ratings analysed

Pulse of the Gulf

Nabeel

—0 votes

Rank #70,111 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Rose Morocco

Vertus

3.7466 votes

Rank #24,736 WoodyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Morocco takes 2 of 2 categories.

Pulse of the Gulf
Choose it for a powdery and woody character.
Rose Morocco
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Pulse of the Gulf0/2

Rose Morocco2/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pulse of the GulfNabeel

Rose MoroccoVertus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 5%Had 0%Want 95%

3.74/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 41%Had 14%Want 45%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

27%Love

39%Like

14%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

66 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageRose Morocco

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value36

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

amber84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

floral61%

woody100%

rose92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

musky61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and powdery

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

Top

AppleSaffronCardamom

Heart

RoseCashmere WoodGeraniumPeachVioletCedarMagnoliaLily

Base

Tonka BeanSandalwoodMuskVanillaAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Lily, Violet 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

Spring40

Summer20

Fall85

Winter100

Day100

Night85

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex43

Women57

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70,111

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,736

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerRose MoroccoHigher 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…

Reviews →

Vertus Rose Morocco introduces a dark, spiced take on the classic rose note. By blending tart apple with saffron and cardamom at the start, this unisex blend shifts away from typical sweet florals. Instead, it offers a dry woodiness that wears beautifully in cold weather, settling into a cozy, resinous base on the ski…

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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 Rose Morocco?

Rose Morocco projects furthest (Rose Morocco 65/100, Pulse of the Gulf 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pulse of the Gulf and Rose Morocco smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Lily, Violet and Amber.

Is Pulse of the Gulf or Rose Morocco better for summer or winter?

Rose Morocco suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pulse of the Gulf and Rose Morocco?

Pulse of the Gulf features Agarwood (Oud), Citruses, Pear, Orchid and Lily. Rose Morocco has top notes of Apple, Saffron and Cardamom, heart notes of Rose, Cashmere Wood, Geranium and Peach, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Musk and Vanilla.