Premier Jour
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2001 | Year | 2011 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Pulse
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Which Should You Buy?
Premier Jour is a clean, understated floral that perfectly balances warmth and freshness. A crowd-pleaser that evokes happiness, some find it too bland, but most praise its elegant, quiet charm. Just don't mention the novichok.
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 | 11% | 20% |
| Floral | 41% | 34% |
| Fruity | 9% | 7% |
| Green | 2% | 3% |
| Sweet | 30% | 27% |
| Warm | 2% | 3% |
| Woody | 14% | 8% |
| Earthy | 2% | 3% |
| Animalic | 11% | 10% |
| Fresh | 9% | 16% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.
Occasions
Its soft sillage and inoffensive floral character make it ideal for the office and casual wear. While it's noted as suitable for dates due to its sensual undertones, its subtlety might be lost in formal settings or during vigorous sport.
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, Floral accords and Orchid, Woody notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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