Fragrance comparison

Bang vs Tsukiyo for Him

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 16 Oct 2026 1,320 ratings analysed

Bang

Marc Jacobs

3.861,268 votes

Rank #2,698 WoodySoft Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Tsukiyo for Him

Annayake

3.6752 votes

Rank #17,533 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tsukiyo for Him takes 4 of 7 categories.

Bang
Choose it for a woody and soft spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Tsukiyo for Him
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Bang2/7

Tsukiyo for Him4/7

Ratings & consensus: Bang
Community sentiment: Tsukiyo for Him
Longevity: Tsukiyo for Him
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Tsukiyo for Him
Versatility: Tsukiyo for Him
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bang

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

BangMarc Jacobs

Tsukiyo for HimAnnayake

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 1,268 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

3.67/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 44%Had 6%Want 50%

Category winnerBangRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

45%Like

3%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

1,268 votes

20%Love

68%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerTsukiyo for HimMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityTsukiyo for Him

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value66

Category winnerTsukiyo for HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

soft spicy91%

aromatic83%

earthy74%

amber65%

balsamic56%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperPepperwood™

Heart2-3 hrs

Woodsy Notes

Base5-6 hrs

VetyverElemi resinBenzoinoak mossPatchouli

Top

CypressPink PepperBlack Pepper

Heart

Elemi resinBenzoinNutmeg

Base

Whipped CreamSandalwoodVetiverWhite MuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Elemi resin, Benzoin and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Bang, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night60

Spring62

Summer8

Fall100

Winter54

Day100

Night89

Category winnerTsukiyo for HimMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex12

Women1

Work 36%Casual 32%Date 21%Party 10%

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,698

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb, Yann Vasnier

Launched—

Reviews193

Overall rank#17,533

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerBangHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Jacobs Bang makes zero apologies for its upfront spice. You get an immediate punch of freshly ground pink pepper and raw pepperwood that tingles in your nose like a spice grinder at work. It feels brisk. Within twenty minutes, the sharp culinary bite softens into a warm cedar chest layered with earthy patchouli a…

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Tsukiyo for Him is a cool, sweet woody spicy scent with a green mint-like opening, pepper, resin and a creamy musky dry-down. Wearers often describe it as fresh at first, then smoother and sweeter, with whipped cream, benzoin, woods and musk taking over. It suits cooler days, especially spring and fall, and works best…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bang or Tsukiyo for Him?

Tsukiyo for Him takes 4 of 7 categories. Bang is rated 3.86/5 from 1,268 votes; Tsukiyo for Him is rated 3.67/5 from 52 votes. Choose Bang for a woody and soft spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Tsukiyo for Him for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bang or Tsukiyo for Him?

They last about the same: Tsukiyo for Him 61/100, Bang 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Bang or Tsukiyo for Him?

Projection is very close: Bang 55/100, Tsukiyo for Him 55/100 for sillage.

Do Bang and Tsukiyo for Him smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Elemi resin, Benzoin and Patchouli.

Is Bang or Tsukiyo for Him better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tsukiyo for Him is the stronger pick. For winter, Bang is the stronger pick. Bang suits daytime wear; Tsukiyo for Him suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bang and Tsukiyo for Him?

Bang has top notes of Pink Pepper and Pepperwood™, heart notes of Woodsy Notes, a base of Vetyver, Elemi resin, Benzoin and oak moss. Tsukiyo for Him has top notes of Cypress, Pink Pepper and Black Pepper, heart notes of Elemi resin, Benzoin and Nutmeg, a base of Whipped Cream, Sandalwood, Vetiver and White Musk.