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Pulse Summer Edition by Beyoncé
Bottle Design:
Lutz Herrmann
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Pulse Summer Edition 2012

6.4 / 10 7 Ratings
A limited perfume by Beyoncé for women, released in 2012. The scent is sweet-fresh. It was last marketed by Coty.
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Main accords

Sweet
Fresh
Floral
Fruity
Citrus

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
Mandarin orangeMandarin orange PearPear Pink pepperPink pepper
Heart Notes Heart Notes
JasmineJasmine Orange blossomOrange blossom OrchidOrchid
Base Notes Base Notes
BenzoinBenzoin MuskMusk WoodsWoods

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Scent
6.47 Ratings
Longevity
4.55 Ratings
Sillage
4.55 Ratings
Bottle
5.39 Ratings
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Missk

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Blah-Blah Fruity Floral
I'm not a huge fan of Beyonce's fragrances, but I find this limited edition oddly fun and inviting. Pulse Summer Edition has a rather juicy and sweet approach, something that will more than likely appeal to teenagers, but also something that the older consumers may enjoy.

The opening is quite sugary and fruity on the skin, with orange candy, icy pears and a dash of pink pepper. The overall feeling is a tad tropical, and although it wears beautifully on warm, sunny days, it could work well during the cooler weather too.

Benzoin and orchid work well together in the heart, ramping up the sweetness and providing a slightly gourmand twist. Pulse Summer Edition is the kind of fragrance I'd probably wear out clubbing as it reminds me of all those sweet alcoholic beverages, namely daiquiris.

This composition is nothing out of the ordinary. In fact, you could draw comparisons between this fragrance and many other celebrity scents on the market. I'm refraining from giving this fragrance a bad review, because I honestly find myself enjoying it, even though I'd probably never buy myself a bottle.

It's nice to sometimes revert back to your youth, and wearing such a sweet fragrance like Pulse Summer Edition takes me back to the memories of those carefree days. In my opinion, this fragrance is more juvenile than grown-up.

The lasting power was actually quite impressive, and the sillage was thankfully moderate, so I didn't end up smelling too much like a walking lollipop. I am yet to test the original Pulse, so I cannot comment on their similarities or differences.

Originally written: July 28, 2012.
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UnicornCoco

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The marketing trap has caught me
Unfortunately disappointing, although the scent notes are (relatively) different, it still smells quite similar to the original "Pulse." Fresh citrusy, with mild, soft, sweet notes. This makes it the perfect scent for a bubble bath, or somehow it also reminds me of a sauna infusion.
Breaking down the scent is quite difficult, perhaps simply because "Pulse Summer Edition" smells straightforwardly of orange and vanilla, with a hint of warm-sweet spice, which is probably contributed by the benzoin.

When I spray "Pulse" on the other hand for a direct comparison, I can't really notice any difference, apart from the fact that "Pulse" smells much more intense, which may also be due to the "Summer Edition" having terrible longevity or none at all.

Conclusion: Although I love Beyoncé and her fragrances, I must honestly admit that this is a disappointment and wasted money considering how hard the scent is to get.
It smells no different than "Pulse" and lasts (no exaggeration!) half an hour and then it's gone.

I find it bold to sell the scent as a different edition and thus as a different fragrance.
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