Fragrance comparison

Pheromone Gold vs Punjab

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 74 ratings analysed

Pheromone Gold

Marilyn Miglin

4.0010 votes

Rank #23,431 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Punjab

Roberto Capucci

4.3964 votes

Rank #7,324 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Punjab takes 5 of 5 categories.

Pheromone Gold
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Punjab
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Pheromone Gold0/5

Punjab5/5

Ratings & consensus: Punjab
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

Pheromone GoldMarilyn Miglin

PunjabRoberto Capucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 37%Had 7%Want 57%

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

40%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%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

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityPunjab

SillagePunjab

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value59

Category winnerPunjabBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

floral77%

herbal69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

herbal69%

amber61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi)MyrrhLotusJuniperPalm LeafOlibanumFloral Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top

ArtemisiaJuniperMarjoramBergamotLemon

Heart

PineCarnationGeraniumPatchouliJasmineCedarCinnamon

Base

FirOakmossLeatherAmberMuskOlibanumMyrrh

InformationalShared notesMyrrh, Juniper and Olibanum. Durations are only published for Pheromone Gold, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night67

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#23,431

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#7,324

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerPunjabHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pheromone Gold by Marilyn Miglin presents an unusual combination of fresh spicy botanicals, dry resins, and airy floral notes. The fragrance opens with a sharp, aromatic burst of green palm leaf and crisp juniper, giving it a brisk herbal quality right away. As it settles, earthy Himalayan nard and watery lotus temper…

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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, Pheromone Gold or Punjab?

Punjab takes 5 of 5 categories. Pheromone Gold is rated 4.00/5 from 10 votes; Punjab is rated 4.39/5 from 64 votes. Choose Pheromone Gold for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Punjab for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pheromone Gold or Punjab?

Punjab lasts longest (Punjab 78/100, Pheromone Gold 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pheromone Gold or Punjab?

Punjab projects furthest (Punjab 76/100, Pheromone Gold 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pheromone Gold and Punjab smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Myrrh, Juniper and Olibanum.

Is Pheromone Gold or Punjab better for summer or winter?

Pheromone Gold suits daytime wear; Punjab suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pheromone Gold and Punjab?

Pheromone Gold features Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi), Myrrh, Lotus, Juniper and Palm Leaf. 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.