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Punjab vs Black Cash

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

Updated 74 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Punjab takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Punjab

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

  • Black Cash

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Punjab3/5
Black Cash2/5
Ratings & consensus
Punjab
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Black Cash
Sillage & projection
Punjab
Value for money
Black Cash
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
PunjabRoberto Capucci
Black CashAlta Moda
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.39/ 5 · 64 votes
Have 32%Had 13%Want 55%
4.00/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 14%Had 22%Want 64%
Category winnerPunjabRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
63%Love
29%Like
6%Ok
2%Dislike
0%Hate

48 votes

50%Love
30%Like
0%Ok
10%Dislike
10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity78
〰 Sillage76
♥ Love / hate88
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage72
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityBlack Cash

SillagePunjab

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value59
¤ Price value70
Category winnerBlack CashBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
warm spicy77%
herbal69%
amber61%
aromatic100%
woody88%
fresh spicy77%
citrus65%
conifer53%
herbal42%
Scent match60%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
ArtemisiaJuniperMarjoramBergamotLemon
Heart
PineCarnationGeraniumPatchouliJasmineCedarCinnamon
Base
FirOakmossLeatherAmberMuskOlibanumMyrrh
Top
LavenderLemonArtemisiaRosemaryLemon VerbenaMintBergamotBasil
Heart
WormwoodJuniperCinnamonCorianderAngelicaCarnationJasmine
Base
Balsam FirPine needlesOakmossLeatherSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliCedar
InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Juniper, Bergamot and Lemon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring48
Summer22
Fall78
Winter100
Day100
Night48
Spring67
Summer0
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night33
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men94
Unisex6
Women0
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,582

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#56,252

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPunjabHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Black Cash by Alta Moda is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Top notes are Lavender, Lemon, Artemisia, Rosemary, Lemon Verbena, Mint, Bergamot, Basil and Pineapple; middle notes are Wormwood, Juniper, Cinnamon, Coriander, Angelica, Carnation and Jasmine; base notes are Balsam Fir, Pine needles, Oakmoss, Leather, 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, Punjab or Black Cash?

Punjab takes 3 of 5 categories. Punjab is rated 4.39/5 from 64 votes; Black Cash is rated 4.00/5 from 10 votes. Choose Punjab for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Black Cash for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Punjab or Black Cash?

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

Which projects more, Punjab or Black Cash?

Punjab projects furthest (Punjab 76/100, Black Cash 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Punjab and Black Cash smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Juniper, Bergamot and Lemon.

Is Punjab or Black Cash better for summer or winter?

Punjab suits daytime wear; Black Cash suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Punjab and Black Cash?

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. Black Cash has top notes of Lavender, Lemon, Artemisia and Rosemary, heart notes of Wormwood, Juniper, Cinnamon and Coriander, a base of Balsam Fir, Pine needles, Oakmoss and Leather.

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