Fragrance comparison

Slip Into Daring vs Pulse NYC

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 812 ratings analysed

Slip Into Daring

Avon

3.88305 votes

Rank #32,838 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Pulse NYC

Beyoncé

3.41507 votes

Rank #6,712 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pulse NYC takes 5 of 7 categories.

Slip Into Daring
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter.
Pulse NYC
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Slip Into Daring2/7

Pulse NYC5/7

Ratings & consensus: Slip Into Daring
Community sentiment: Slip Into Daring
Longevity: Pulse NYC
Sillage & projection: Pulse NYC
Value for money: Pulse NYC
Versatility: Pulse NYC
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pulse NYC

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Slip Into DaringAvon

Pulse NYCBeyoncé

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 305 votes

Have 38%Had 44%Want 18%

3.41/ 5 · 507 votes

Have 57%Had 43%Want 0%

Category winnerSlip Into DaringRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

58%Like

2%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

305 votes

23%Love

48%Like

2%Ok

26%Dislike

1%Hate

478 votes

Category winnerSlip Into DaringMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityPulse NYC

SillagePulse NYC

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value80

Category winnerPulse NYCBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity91%

floral83%

fresh74%

powdery65%

leather56%

sweet100%

fruity86%

woody72%

patchouli58%

floral44%

warm spicy30%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NectarineQuincePear

Heart

OrchidPeonyJasmine

Base

LeatherVanillaSandalwood

Top

RaspberryPomegranatePearPeonyJasmine

Heart

Orchid

Base

CupcakePatchouli

InformationalShared notesPear, Orchid, 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

Spring49

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter70

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPulse NYCMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex11

Women83

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,838

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,712

PerfumerCarlos Viñals

Launched—

Reviews93

Category winnerPulse NYCHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Avon Slip Into Daring opens with crisp quince, juicy nectarine, and a splash of pear that feels surprisingly bright for a cold-weather scent. The initial fruitiness softens quickly into a heart dominated by dark orchid and fresh peony. What makes this 2012 release stand out from typical catalog fruity-florals is the b…

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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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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, Slip Into Daring or Pulse NYC?

Pulse NYC takes 5 of 7 categories. Slip Into Daring is rated 3.88/5 from 305 votes; Pulse NYC is rated 3.41/5 from 507 votes. Choose Slip Into Daring for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter. Choose Pulse NYC for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Slip Into Daring or Pulse NYC?

They last about the same: Pulse NYC 61/100, Slip Into Daring 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Slip Into Daring or Pulse NYC?

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

Do Slip Into Daring and Pulse NYC smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and floral accords. Common notes include Pear, Orchid, Peony and Jasmine.

Is Slip Into Daring or Pulse NYC better for summer or winter?

For summer, Slip Into Daring is the stronger pick. For winter, Slip Into Daring is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Slip Into Daring and Pulse NYC?

Slip Into Daring has top notes of Nectarine, Quince and Pear, heart notes of Orchid, Peony and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Vanilla and Sandalwood. Pulse NYC has top notes of Raspberry, Pomegranate, Pear and Peony, heart notes of Orchid, a base of Cupcake and Patchouli.