Fragrance comparison

Eldritch vs Punjab

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 242 ratings analysed

Eldritch

Pineward Perfumes

3.87178 votes

Rank #29,911 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Punjab

Roberto Capucci

4.3964 votes

Rank #7,582 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Punjab takes 7 of 7 categories.

Eldritch
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in winter.
Punjab
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Eldritch0/7

Punjab7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EldritchPineward Perfumes

PunjabRoberto Capucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 178 votes

Have 16%Had 5%Want 79%

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

37%Love

34%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

178 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

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityPunjab

SillagePunjab

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value59

Category winnerPunjabBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

smoky77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

herbal69%

amber61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LeatherMyrrhFirSmokePatchouliPine needlesOolong teaOpoponaxOakmoss

No top / heart / base split published

Top

ArtemisiaJuniperMarjoramBergamotLemon

Heart

PineCarnationGeraniumPatchouliJasmineCedarCinnamon

Base

FirOakmossLeatherAmberMuskOlibanumMyrrh

InformationalShared notesLeather, Myrrh, Fir and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring36

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring48

Summer22

Fall78

Winter100

Day100

Night48

Category winnerPunjabMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex47

Women2

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,911

PerfumerNicholas Nilsson

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,582

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerPunjabHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eldritch by Pineward Perfumes wraps the wearer in a dense, mossy dampness that feels like walking through an ancient coniferous woods after heavy rain. It balances a strong pine needles note with the earthy warmth of myrrh and opoponax. Perfect for cold autumn days, this scent suits those who prefer dark forest atmosp…

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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, Eldritch or Punjab?

Punjab takes 7 of 7 categories. Eldritch is rated 3.87/5 from 178 votes; Punjab is rated 4.39/5 from 64 votes. Choose Eldritch for a woody and aromatic character. Best in winter. Choose Punjab for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eldritch or Punjab?

Punjab lasts longest (Punjab 78/100, Eldritch 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eldritch or Punjab?

Punjab projects furthest (Punjab 76/100, Eldritch 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eldritch and Punjab smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Leather, Myrrh, Fir and Patchouli.

Is Eldritch or Punjab better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Eldritch and Punjab?

Eldritch features Leather, Myrrh, Fir, Smoke and Patchouli. 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.