Fragrance comparison

Bogner Man vs Punjab

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 152 ratings analysed

Bogner Man

Bogner

4.0988 votes

Rank #13,347 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Punjab

Roberto Capucci

4.3964 votes

Rank #7,611 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Punjab takes 5 of 7 categories.

Bogner Man
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Punjab
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Bogner Man2/7

Punjab5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bogner ManBogner

PunjabRoberto Capucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 88 votes

Have 41%Had 21%Want 39%

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

42%Love

42%Like

7%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

45 votes

63%Love

29%Like

6%Ok

2%Dislike

0%Hate

48 votes

Category winnerPunjabMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityBogner Man

SillagePunjab

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value59

Category winnerPunjabBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

tobacco69%

mossy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

herbal69%

amber61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GalbanumRosemaryArtemisiaLemon

Heart

CarnationGeraniumCinnamon

Base

FirTobaccoOakmossCedar

Top

ArtemisiaJuniperMarjoramBergamotLemon

Heart

PineCarnationGeraniumPatchouliJasmineCedarCinnamon

Base

FirOakmossLeatherAmberMuskOlibanumMyrrh

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Lemon, Carnation and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer44

Fall100

Winter94

Day100

Night88

Spring48

Summer22

Fall78

Winter100

Day100

Night48

Category winnerBogner ManMost 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#13,347

PerfumerDirk Lauven

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#7,611

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerPunjabHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bogner Man is a dry, aromatic woody chypre built around green herbs, moss, tobacco and cedar. It opens sharp and brisk with lemon, galbanum, rosemary and artemisia, then settles into a spicy floral heart before the base turns fir-like, smoky and earthy. It suits shoppers who enjoy classic masculine perfumery with stru…

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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, Bogner Man or Punjab?

Punjab takes 5 of 7 categories. Bogner Man is rated 4.09/5 from 88 votes; Punjab is rated 4.39/5 from 64 votes. Choose Bogner Man for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Punjab for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bogner Man or Punjab?

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

Which projects more, Bogner Man or Punjab?

Punjab projects furthest (Punjab 76/100, Bogner Man 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bogner Man and Punjab smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Lemon, Carnation and Geranium.

Is Bogner Man or Punjab better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bogner Man is the stronger pick. For winter, Punjab is the stronger pick. Bogner Man suits daytime wear; Punjab suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bogner Man and Punjab?

Bogner Man has top notes of Galbanum, Rosemary, Artemisia and Lemon, heart notes of Carnation, Geranium and Cinnamon, a base of Fir, Tobacco, Oakmoss and Cedar. 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.