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.

Pulse became my new favorite summer perf and now sits with my Rockin' Rio and Sunset Heat! :) I really, really didn't expect to like this so much, but I do. Pulse to me is a really well done gourmand orange vanilla for the summertime. Sweet summer oranges mingle with curaco and some kind of exotic vanilla skin scent for this really heavenly orange creamsicle smell that I can't get enough of! The only thing that makes me sad is that like everyone else, this doesn't last longer than a few hours before its gone. Though I really think if they had made this more potent it would turn into more of a winter scent than the summer scent that it is. It would also very likely be sickly sweet and would become a real turnoff for some. I'll continue to enjoy this during the summer...for the price and even the need to respray, I'll take a happy break from my expensive fruit bomb Escadas to enjoy something a little bit different, for a change.

This scent perfectly encapsulates the essence of a soft, fresh and feminine everyday perfume.This was recently given to me as a 16th birthday present from a good friend alongside the body lotion and shower cream - As soon as i saw the cheap looking bottle,and the fact that it was endorsed by celerity Beyonce, i was immediately put off however when i pulled it out and tested it in the air i was drawn in by the mists unique combination of citrus,vanilla and what seemed to be musky powder. I remember thinking to myself that it smelled quite similar to YSL's Manifesto fragrance - which is coincidentally one of my all time favorites.The vanilla scent in this is simply divine - it gives the fragrance a high magnitude of warmth and femininity. It's affordable, smells fresh and warm and isn't to overpowering nor weak - it' one that defiantly deserves permanent residence alongside all my other favorites on my bedroom vanity.

Update: So I've had this for two days and I must say that after it dries down for at least an hour, or even an entire day, it smells Exactly like Intimately Beckham!!! Strange as that may sound! Intimately Beckham is one of my all-time favourites, and one which I was planning to buy again because I missed it so much! Well now I don't have to, this amazing little treat is so multi-dimensional depending on the phase of the spray, from orange-creamsicle to grape-candy to vanilla to perfectly polished twin of Intimately Beckham. For this reason alone, I have fallen in love with this perfume!!! I sprayed it on my pillow at night, woke up to that wonderful, clean, polished, and classy smell. I give this one an A. Note: The full affect cannot be had until it dries down. Spray some on your clothes to test! Go back hours or a day later and you will behold the true magic!!!

First off (and this seems mandatory these days since it is necessary to separate the perfume fans from the celebrity fans when reviewing celeb fragrances) I am not a Beyoncé fan.... the artistes I admire do not have perfume lines, but I think this fragrance is very unique. I have the original and the flankers. I am entranced by the creamy orange and vanilla notes with the powdery base. Compliments, compliments, compliments... every time I wear it. The sillage and longevity is also very good. I own designer fragrances... Chanel, Dior, Givenchy, St. Laurent but I get satisfaction wearing cheaper "celeb" brands...Pulse, Rebelle, Fantasy, Can Can, Purr, Meow. I think that attempts to produce "sofisticated" creations have taken the fun out of the juice. I could be wrong...some may disagree. And FYI women over 40 like to smell girly too! If they can pull it off. Lol!

Pulse is such a pleasant fragrance for a summer day! At first spritz, my friend and I were intrigued by the creamy, lightly sweet, and citrusy goodness. Then, it became this creamy orange that was almost candy-like in a good way (mostly meaning that it wasn't cloying at all). After a while, we caught a tangy creaminess from the curacao and vanilla. It was delicious like a fruity cocktail at the beach. Pulse doesn't project like crazy and sits on your skin like a nice layer of lotion. The sillage isn't great, but it is definitely present. It is a "feel good" fragrance that is pleasant, warm, inviting, and summery. As a man, I love this smelling this perfume on others. It makes me want to hug and sniff my friend. :p This is a very well-priced and laid-back perfume with moderate longevity and projection. Hope it works for you!

God, this fragrance just does things to me! It is a definite contender for my favourite fragrance next to A*men! It has a very original scent I think, which is given from the distinctive Blue Curucao, this gorgeous smell gives the fragrance a very strong orange smell, and this smell works really well witht the Vanilla in the base, so this smell has a very creamy yet citrusy smell, which to me, is a gorgeous mix! The bottle is also one of my favourite bottle designs, it has a very futuristic vibe to it and it feels great in your hand! I just can not stress how great this smells is, it is very inoffensive and very easy to wear. This fragrance is most definintly for the summertime, so I can not wait to use this when I go on holiday next year! Just go smell it guys, it is gorgeous! HIGHLY recommended

I cannot figure out why this fragrance gets so many bad reviews. I was given the 1 oz as a gift but I will definitely buy the larger size soon. I own many perfumes but I always seem to return back to this one in the warm months. To me, it smells light and amazing for summer. I get a hint of a creamy orange when it is first applied but that doesn't linger. The smell I mostly get is the blue drink mixed with some light, watery florals. It reminds me of the blue raspberry freeze pops I used to eat as a kid mixed with an aquatic floral. It is fresh and feminine like a day at the pool with a cold drink. I really love it and it lingers on me if I apply it to clean skin with a good matching lotion. I use a vanilla scented lotion and it goes perfectly with this. Love love love!

I got this today on a blind buy. It is a bizarre little treat! For one thing, it is blue but it smells predominantly like an orange creamsicle, perhaps mixed with grape-flavoured candy. Also, it stands upside down~ which is unusual but impressive considering it does not leak. Definitely unique. As far as the smell goes, it is sweet like candy but with a citrus punch. I'm still up in the air on the lasting power. But there is a Hempz lotion called Citrus Blossom which smells almost identical, and when I paired them together it made for a yummy, nostalgic experience of being young and having fun on a summer day. If you like that Hempz lotion you will definitely love this. I like the vanilla sweetness which comes out on the drydown. I don't regret the buy.

My first impression of the actual bottle was not good. Seems cheap, clunky and just plain weird. (I suppose I should try to be more open minded and see it as something unique). Anyways...as far as the fragrance goes I find this to be exactly what I was hoping it would be. I bought this blindly based on the notes and it didn't disappoint. The first few mins the scent is exactly that of an orange Creamsicle. It fades within 30min somewhat on me to a more general sweet smell. I don't have anything like this in my summer fragrance rotation so am happy to use it in the hot months. This smells nothing like Heat, BTW (another plus for me!) EDIT: I have been wearing this daily. I am loving it! Perfect summer scent for me.

I love this. Sweet scent of vanilla+Bergamot. Not like strong vanilla dessert or pastry more like sweet but fresh exotic vanilla combination with these Curacao Bergamot and blossom. At the same time sweet but also a fresh fragrance and that's why I like it. I had this perfume before years ago and I had to buy new one. Pulse is a very different fragrance than Beyonce's Heat or Heat Rush I had it also but Heat Rush is more tropical fruit fragrance and remind me of Escada. This one may remind me little bit like Thierry Mugler Angel but Pulse is like more fresh and different scent combination. The bottle is beautiful and not typical one

I love this fragrance since the first time I tried it and every time I wear it, it grows in me more and more. It's feminine and charming, in a delicate way. What I like the most is the soft curacao and citrusy notes . It is sweet but it does not give me a headache. Refreshing and powdery, which I always enjoy. When I wear it I'm confident I smell very good and I'm not bothering anybody. People ask me its name to go and buy it too. I do have to say that I like powdery fresh spicy scents, so if you do too I recommend this scent. I have wore it during winter, spring and summer so far and it always smells good.

I find this perfume very underrated, cause personally I love it. It reminds me of vanilla and a bit of citrus. It's in my opinion very different from her other perfumes (all of the heat fragrances), I felt this one was a bit more serious. It's very good for day time, like when you go to your job or to school or something. The bottle is very elegant, but kind of unhandy and the upside down bottle thing is kind of annoying, but whatever. It also stays quite long on me, after a whole day I still smell it so that's great. I love the scent and I highly recommend it.

Generic? Not to me. To be honest, I found "Pulse" so different from any other fragrance I'd smelled before that I was taken aback at first. I found it odd and rather smelling like an energy drink or a refreshing bubble gum. However, something about it always had me coming back (maybe my liking for energy drinks and bubble gum?), and I eventually fell in love with it. It's perfect for a really hot summer day as it is so fresh and energizing, yet sweet. Now, I really couldn't imagine living without you, "Pulse". ♥

This fragrance is what it is as the accords say citrus, vanilla, that pretty much what this fragrance is but I do not think this fragrance is spicy at all but I do like it so I don't get all the bad reviews saying it smells like alcohol. On the first spray you do get a burst of bergamot and blue Curacao i don't get much notes after this other than the vanilla as of then the fragrance stays the same until it gets softer in the dry down, above all its nice and wearable 6.5/10

I Love this sent. Many of the Beyonce perfumes I love. I think of winter when I wear this, even thought I wear all year round. I get manly the blue Curacao the citress & musk. It also last on me all day. Someone at a commuter lounge on my college campus told me that I smelled good in the evening when I spayed it on myself in the morning. I got a good buy when I bought this. I got the gift set that had the 100ml, 15ml, shower cream and the body milk.