Fragrance comparison

Pheromone Musk vs Punjab

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 86 ratings analysed

Pheromone Musk

Marilyn Miglin

4.4522 votes

Rank #33,056 AmberMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Punjab

Roberto Capucci

4.3964 votes

Rank #7,324 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Punjab takes 4 of 5 categories.

Pheromone Musk
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Punjab
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Pheromone Musk1/5

Punjab4/5

Ratings & consensus: Punjab
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Punjab
Sillage & projection: Punjab
Value for money: Pheromone Musk
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 MuskMarilyn Miglin

PunjabRoberto Capucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.45/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 37%Had 4%Want 60%

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

55%Love

41%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

22 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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityPunjab

SillagePunjab

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value59

Category winnerPheromone MuskBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

musky92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

herbal69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

herbal69%

amber61%

Scent match46%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

MuskMyrrhNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)OlibanumLotusPalm LeafJuniper

No top / heart / base split published

Top

ArtemisiaJuniperMarjoramBergamotLemon

Heart

PineCarnationGeraniumPatchouliJasmineCedarCinnamon

Base

FirOakmossLeatherAmberMuskOlibanumMyrrh

InformationalShared notesMusk, Myrrh, Olibanum and Juniper. Durations are only published for Pheromone Musk, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Spring48

Summer22

Fall78

Winter100

Day100

Night48

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,056

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#7,324

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerPunjabHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pheromone Musk by Marilyn Miglin offers an earthy, resinous twist on the traditional musk profile. Instead of leaning into sweet modern vanillas, it builds around a foundation of clean musk, warm myrrh, and smoky olibanum frankincense. A distinct herbal bitterness enters through nard Himalayan, also known as spikenard…

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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 Musk or Punjab?

Punjab takes 4 of 5 categories. Pheromone Musk is rated 4.45/5 from 22 votes; Punjab is rated 4.39/5 from 64 votes. Choose Pheromone Musk for a amber and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, day or night 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 Musk or Punjab?

Punjab lasts longest (Punjab 78/100, Pheromone Musk 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pheromone Musk or Punjab?

Punjab projects furthest (Punjab 76/100, Pheromone Musk 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pheromone Musk and Punjab smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Musk, Myrrh, Olibanum and Juniper.

Is Pheromone Musk or Punjab better for summer or winter?

Pheromone Musk suits day or night wear; Punjab suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pheromone Musk and Punjab?

Pheromone Musk features Musk, Myrrh, Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi), Olibanum and Lotus. 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.