Fragrance comparison

Mystery vs Punjab

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 66 ratings analysed

Mystery

Parfois

3.002 votes

Rank #71,273 White FloralFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Punjab

Roberto Capucci

4.3964 votes

Rank #7,582 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Punjab takes 4 of 4 categories.

Mystery
Choose it for a white floral and fresh spicy character.
Punjab
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Mystery0/4

Punjab4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Punjab
Sillage & projection: Punjab
Value for money: Punjab
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

MysteryParfois

PunjabRoberto Capucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

4.39/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 32%Had 13%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 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

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityPunjab

SillagePunjab

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value59

Category winnerPunjabBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fresh spicy88%

aromatic77%

citrus65%

rose53%

woody42%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

herbal69%

amber61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

TangerineLemonBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineGeraniumArtemisia

Base3-5 hrs

CedarMuskWoody Notes

Top

ArtemisiaJuniperMarjoramBergamotLemon

Heart

PineCarnationGeraniumPatchouliJasmineCedarCinnamon

Base

FirOakmossLeatherAmberMuskOlibanumMyrrh

InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Jasmine and Geranium. Durations are only published for Mystery, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring48

Summer22

Fall78

Winter100

Day100

Night48

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#71,273

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,582

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerPunjabHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfois Mystery opens with an invigorating splash of chilled tangerine, tart lemon, and sunny bergamot. The bright citrus burst quickly relaxes into a clean heart of airy jasmine petals, rosy geranium, and a subtle pinch of bitter artemisia. As the scent settles, a gentle foundation of smooth cedar wood and soft white…

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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, Mystery or Punjab?

Punjab takes 4 of 4 categories. Mystery is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; Punjab is rated 4.39/5 from 64 votes. Choose Mystery for a white floral and fresh spicy character. Choose Punjab for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mystery or Punjab?

Punjab lasts longest (Punjab 78/100, Mystery 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mystery or Punjab?

Punjab projects furthest (Punjab 76/100, Mystery 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mystery and Punjab smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Jasmine and Geranium.

Is Mystery or Punjab better for summer or winter?

Punjab suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mystery and Punjab?

Mystery has top notes of Tangerine, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Geranium and Artemisia, a base of Cedar, Musk and Woody Notes. 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.