Beyoncé 2013 EDP

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Pulse NYC

by Carlos Viñals

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Beyoncé Pulse NYC is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013, created by Carlos Viñals. Pulse NYC opens with Jasmine, Peony, Pear, and Raspberry, settles into a heart of Orchid, and dries down to a base of Cupcake and Patchouli. Beyoncé's Pulse NYC carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Beyoncé's Pulse NYC is a love-it-or-hate-it affair. Some find it a vibrant, unusual fruity gourmand with an addictive cupcake-patchouli mix, while others are met with a cheap, synthetic mess that leans more hairspray than haute couture. Definitely one to try before you buy.
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  • Energetic
  • Playful
  • Bold
  • Modern
  • Sweet
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Pulse NYC Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with its sweet and energetic profile, make it suitable for casual daytime wear. It's generally too playful and potentially divisive for formal events or a conservative office setting, but some find it suitable for a gym scent.

Ingredients and allergens

We don't have this fragrance's ingredient list yet.

About

Opening with a juicy burst of raspberry, pomegranate, and sweet pear, Pulse NYC quickly introduces a soft, powdery floral heart of jasmine and peony, uplifted by a subtle orchid. The dry-down reveals a surprisingly warm and sweet cupcake accord, grounded by an earthy, often divisive, patchouli base.

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