By Marciano
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| - | Year | 2011 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Pulse
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Guess by Marciano is a proper bargain, often found on sale and punching well above its weight. It's a divisive scent, leaning into sweet, powdery vanilla, but if you're into that, it's a confident, sensual choice with surprising depth.
Beyoncé's Pulse is as divisive as marmite, a love-it-or-hate-it citrus-vanilla cocktail that promises big but often delivers a fleeting fizz. It's affordable and fun for some, but many find its performance a major let-down and its character a bit too 'orange soda'.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 16% | 20% |
| Floral | 27% | 34% |
| Fruity | 4% | 7% |
| Green | 4% | 3% |
| Sweet | 30% | 27% |
| Warm | 14% | 3% |
| Woody | 8% | 8% |
| Earthy | 2% | 3% |
| Animalic | 9% | 10% |
| Fresh | 15% | 16% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its warm, slightly sweet and musky profile, with moderate to strong projection, makes it ideal for dates and casual evenings. While some find it office-appropriate due to its powdery softness, others consider it too warm and attention-grabbing for a professional setting. It's too substantial for sport, and not quite classic enough for most formal events.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh, energetic, and subtle nature, coupled with frequent complaints about poor longevity and sillage, make it suitable for casual wear or light sport. It's generally too indistinct and short-lived for formal settings and probably won't project enough for a serious date, though some find it romantic.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Citrus, Vanilla, Powdery accords and Jasmine, Peony notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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