Fragrance comparison

Black Cash vs Punjab

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 74 ratings analysed

Black Cash

Alta Moda

4.0010 votes

Rank #56,252 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Punjab

Roberto Capucci

4.3964 votes

Rank #7,582 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Punjab takes 3 of 5 categories.

Black Cash
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Punjab
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Black Cash2/5

Punjab3/5

Ratings & consensus: Punjab
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black Cash
Sillage & projection: Punjab
Value for money: Black Cash
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Punjab

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black CashAlta Moda

PunjabRoberto Capucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 14%Had 22%Want 64%

4.39/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 32%Had 13%Want 55%

Category winnerPunjabRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

30%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

63%Love

29%Like

6%Ok

2%Dislike

0%Hate

48 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityBlack Cash

SillagePunjab

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value59

Category winnerBlack CashBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

citrus65%

conifer53%

herbal42%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

herbal69%

amber61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderLemonArtemisiaRosemaryLemon VerbenaMintBergamotBasil

Heart

WormwoodJuniperCinnamonCorianderAngelicaCarnationJasmine

Base

Balsam FirPine needlesOakmossLeatherSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliCedar

Top

ArtemisiaJuniperMarjoramBergamotLemon

Heart

PineCarnationGeraniumPatchouliJasmineCedarCinnamon

Base

FirOakmossLeatherAmberMuskOlibanumMyrrh

InformationalShared notesLemon, Artemisia, Bergamot and Juniper. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night33

Spring48

Summer22

Fall78

Winter100

Day100

Night48

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,252

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,582

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerPunjabHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Cash by Alta Moda is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Top notes are Lavender, Lemon, Artemisia, Rosemary, Lemon Verbena, Mint, Bergamot, Basil and Pineapple; middle notes are Wormwood, Juniper, Cinnamon, Coriander, Angelica, Carnation and Jasmine; base notes are Balsam Fir, Pine needles, Oakmoss, Leather, S…

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Punjab by Roberto Capucci is a robust, resinous fougere from 1979 that captures a bold, vintage character. It opens with a punchy blend of juniper and lemon, settling into a deep heart of pine, patchouli, and spicy cinnamon. This is a scent for those who enjoy old-school, heavy-hitting aromatic profiles that project s…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Black Cash or Punjab?

Punjab takes 3 of 5 categories. Black Cash is rated 4.00/5 from 10 votes; Punjab is rated 4.39/5 from 64 votes. Choose Black Cash for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Punjab for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Cash or Punjab?

They last about the same: Black Cash 80/100, Punjab 78/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Black Cash or Punjab?

Punjab projects furthest (Punjab 76/100, Black Cash 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Cash and Punjab smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Artemisia, Bergamot and Juniper.

Is Black Cash or Punjab better for summer or winter?

Black Cash suits daytime wear; Punjab suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Cash and Punjab?

Black Cash has top notes of Lavender, Lemon, Artemisia and Rosemary, heart notes of Wormwood, Juniper, Cinnamon and Coriander, a base of Balsam Fir, Pine needles, Oakmoss and Leather. Punjab has top notes of Artemisia, Juniper, Marjoram and Bergamot, heart notes of Pine, Carnation, Geranium and Patchouli, a base of Fir, Oakmoss, Leather and Amber.