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Pulse NYC by Beyoncé — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Pulse NYC by Beyoncé

Pulse NYC

7.3473Typically ~$22

Opens on bulgarian rose, settles into an ambergris base. Best in spring, made for dates.

Scent profile

Top notes

Bulgarian rose Hibiscus Grease

Heart notes

Pear Vanilla White blossoms

Base notes

Ambergris Ash tree

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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A spring fragrance that works day and night — at its best for date nights.

SpringNightDate nights

When

Winter

84%

Spring

100%

Summer

90%

Fall

92%

Day

89%

Night

100%

Where

Office

69%

Casual

89%

Date

100%

Club

66%

Formal

69%

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Sport

30%