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Pulse Power vs Trace Me

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

Updated 34 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3.

  • Pulse Power

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Trace Me

    Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Pulse Power3/6
Trace Me3/6
Ratings & consensus
Pulse Power
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Trace Me
Sillage & projection
Trace Me
Value for money
Pulse Power
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Pulse Power
Fragranxe ranking
Trace Me

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Pulse PowerEudora
Trace MeDucati
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.30/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 71%Had 7%Want 21%
3.75/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 47%Had 11%Want 42%
Category winnerPulse PowerRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
30%Love
70%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

13%Love
67%Like
4%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity48
〰 Sillage39
♥ Love / hate83
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate69
Category winners

LongevityTrace Me

SillageTrace Me

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value92
¤ Price value67
Category winnerPulse PowerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fresh spicy100%
amber92%
citrus84%
lavender77%
ozonic69%
musky61%
amber100%
fresh spicy92%
fruity84%
woody77%
fresh69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both fresh spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
GrapefruitBlack PepperNutmeg
Heart2-3 hrs
LavenderViolet LeafGeranium
Base5-7 hrs
AmberSuedeCashmeranMossCedar
Top15 to 30 minutes
PineappleGreen AppleBlack Pepper
Heart1 to 2 hours
NutmegViolet LeafPimento
Base3 to 5 hours
ResinsCedarAmber
Category winnerPulse PowerLongest dry-down: 5-7 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring83
Summer0
Fall100
Winter83
Day100
Night83
Spring100
Summer13
Fall93
Winter27
Day100
Night42
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men75
Unisex13
Women13
Men88
Unisex13
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,271

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,568

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerTrace MeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pulse Power by Eudora delivers an invigorating blast of tart grapefruit spiked with cracked black pepper and warm nutmeg. Do not overspray at first. The initial citrus rush settles down after ten minutes as crisp lavender and green violet leaf emerge to create a clean, barbershop freshness. Within an hour, the scent g…

Reviews →

Trace Me by Ducati is an aromatic fruity Eau de Toilette designed for men, released in 2013. The scent opens with a lively burst of pineapple, crisp green apple, and pungent black pepper. As the initial sweetness settles, the composition moves into a spicy, herbal heart of crushed pimento, nutmeg, and dry violet leaf.…

Reviews →
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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Pulse Power or Trace Me?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3. Pulse Power is rated 4.30/5 from 10 votes; Trace Me is rated 3.75/5 from 24 votes. Choose Pulse Power for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Trace Me for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pulse Power or Trace Me?

Trace Me lasts longest (Trace Me 53/100, Pulse Power 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pulse Power or Trace Me?

Trace Me projects furthest (Trace Me 56/100, Pulse Power 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pulse Power and Trace Me smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Nutmeg, Violet Leaf and Amber.

Is Pulse Power or Trace Me better for summer or winter?

Pulse Power suits daytime wear; Trace Me suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pulse Power and Trace Me?

Pulse Power has top notes of Grapefruit, Black Pepper and Nutmeg, heart notes of Lavender, Violet Leaf and Geranium, a base of Amber, Suede, Cashmeran and Moss. Trace Me has top notes of Pineapple, Green Apple and Black Pepper, heart notes of Nutmeg, Violet Leaf and Pimento, a base of Resins, Cedar and Amber.

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