Sword Dancer
Haute Fragrance Company HFCEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
Sword Dancer vs. Pulp
Is Sword Dancer better than Pulp?
Sword Dancer rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
CardamomBergamot
woodyaromaticsweet
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Sword Dancer and Pulp?
| Sword Dancer | Pulp | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2008 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Benoit Bergia | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Fall | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Sword Dancer and Pulp smell?
Sword Dancer
Woody
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Rum
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Balsamic
Green
Pulp
Fruity
Sweet
Woody
Floral
Aromatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Sword Dancer and Pulp share?
Top
CardamomBergamot
BlackcurrantBergamotCardamom
Heart
LabdanumRumArtemisia
FigRed AppleFrangipani
Base
SandalwoodFrankincenseBalsam FirVetiver
Peach BlossomCedarwoodPraline
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
Bergamot
Bergamot
Gourmandy Notes
Rum
Praline
Green Notes
Vetiver
Fig
Spicy Notes
Cardamom
Cardamom
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Cedarwood
Where they fit
When and where do Sword Dancer and Pulp work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Sword Dancer or Pulp?
| Sword Dancer | Pulp | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Sword Dancer and Pulp?
The rum note is the pivot. It keeps the incense and fir from going austere, but doesn't let the sweetness win either. A fragrance built for someone who dresses well without trying too hard.Sword Dancer
This is an everything-at-once fragrance. Some find it overwhelming. Others find it exactly the kind of bold, unapologetic scent that becomes a signature.Pulp
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