Pulse

There's so much hatred for this fragrance, but I think it's simply exquisite! I'm not a fan of any of Beyonce's other fragrances, because they have a stale finish that I can't tolerate...but this one is nothing but fresh and lush! The initial sprays are SO sharp, tangy, fruity, juicy, and completely exquisite. I agree with some of the other reviewers that say the middle doesn't quite exist, but the dry-down is so delicious and creamy. This fragrance is such an interesting blend of sharp florals, citrus, and creamy vanilla gourmand-essence. This is definitely Beyonce's best! It's the only one that doesn't end up disappearing or turning stale...Heat, Midnight Heat, and Heat Elixir end up having this dried out dead flower smell after about 30 minutes that I can't tolerate...but this one is like a sharp burst of electric kool-aid. It's FABULOUS. I even detect a note of a delicious, tangy cocktail. Even the color of this fantastic fragrances makes me think of a tropical, sharp, tangy vodka concoction. All in all, I feel that this is Beyonce's best! It's so different than the rest out there, and it's a wonderful departure from Beyonce's other dead-flower juices. This makes me feel fabulous to wear it!

First and foremost what the heck is a "bluebird orchid"?? The orchid they have pictured in the notes is a phalaenopsis orchid, I have over 30 of this very plant, in a wide variety of colors and NOT One of them has any scent whatsoever! I used to hate this stuff, to me it smelled like toilet bowl cleaner or bathroom deodorizer. I was doing some Christmas shopping the other day and wandered over to the perfume counter, I sniffed the bottle and immediately liked it. I spritzed it on my wrist and really liked it from first sniff, it didn't smell like I remembered from last time I tried it. I really smell the jasmine and some deep vanilla, it's also a bit on the sweet side but not in your face sweet like BS Fantasy or anything. I bought a bottle and have it on today and am really liking it, though it might make me ill if oversprayed. Sillage: stays pretty close but can smell it around me a bit 3/10 Longevity: lasts about 5 hours on me, pretty good as my skin really tends to eat perfume. 4/10 Overall, a nice inoffensive perfume, suitable for work or just hanging around, not a very serious scent at all. Fun, young and sweet but suitable for a fun loving 40+ too! ;0) Plus the husband likes it!

Delicious! I've gone through half of a 30ml bottle in just 2 weeks, partly because its poor longevity requires frequent reappplication but mostly because it's just so appealing. No sharp citrus here, Pulse is creamy-smooth, soft, cozy, cheerful & uplifting. Pulse reminds me of Hard Candy mixed with the syrupy orange of Cacharel's Liberte. The body lotion has quite a bit more of the orangey curacao note than the edp. Using the lotion also increases the edp's longevity by a couple of hours AND it brings out a milky ice cream aspect, specfically that of an Orange Creamsicle. Very, very sweet but for me Pulse makes a nice change from the orientals, woods and leathers I'm usually drawn to in winter. I can hardly wait to try this in hot weather when I'm certain its breezy orange will be as refreshing as an orange popsicle. I suspect if you don't care for Hard Candy or Liberte you won't care for Pulse, but if you enjoy a sweet treat now & then you really owe it to your sweet-tooth to give Pulse a try.

I was underwhelmed by Heat and Heat Rush and wasn't expecting much from PULSE as a result, but I've been pleasantly surprised. The alcoholic note gives this fragrance a uniqueness that Heat lacks. On me the Curacao note is the strongest and it blends with the vanilla and musk, for a creamy yet slightly spicy mix. In short; a boozy cocktail. Don't get the impression that PULSE is too sweet though; the pear and bergamot give everything a fresh, watered down dimension. The only floral note that I can place with any certainty is the peony note. So there is a slight negative to this, for the underdeveloped florals. PULSE is sweet, but not too sweet and is perfect for this time of year [autumn/winter]. In warmer weather it may become sickly. The only downside that springs to mind for me so far is the lasting power; four to five hours, so be prepared for top up sessions. I'm still in the testing stage, but am almost positive that I will buy this.

Ms Knowles did a good job here. I was very sceptical to try it as I usually stay away from celebs juices yet my curiosity reminded me of don't judge the book by its cover motto. Here I am wearing Pulse and actually...loving it. Loving it a lot. Pulse is a lovely tasty fragrance dominated by vanilla coated orange slices and curacao in the beginning. The most pronounced notes in heart are orchid and peony. Pulse dries down to a cozy vanilla and gentle musk. The fragrance all the way down the dry down alley balances between playful and soothing. It will, no doubt, make a great 'companion' during long winter months; it will warm you up before you even think about cold. It has decent silage and lasting power (about 5 hours). The bottle although cute and rather innovative - is far from being practical. It wobbles in my wardrobe every time I slide the door. Other than this, the colour scheme of the bottle and juice is perfect. 8.5/10.