Fragrance comparison

Punjab vs Burberrys for Men (1981)

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 184 ratings analysed

4 wins

Punjab

Roberto Capucci

4.3964 votes

Rank #7,612 AromaticWoody

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67%scent match

Closely related

Burberrys for Men (1981)

Burberry

4.38120 votes

Rank #5,373 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Punjab takes 4 of 7 categories.

Punjab
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Burberrys for Men (1981)
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Punjab4/7

Burberrys for Men (1981)3/7

Ratings & consensus: Burberrys for Men (1981)
Community sentiment: Punjab
Longevity: Punjab
Sillage & projection: Punjab
Value for money: Punjab
Versatility: Burberrys for Men (1981)
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Burberrys for Men (1981)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PunjabRoberto Capucci

Burberrys for Men (1981)Burberry

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.39/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 32%Had 13%Want 55%

4.38/ 5 · 120 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerBurberrys for Men (1981)Rating 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

49%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

120 votes

Category winnerPunjabMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityPunjab

SillagePunjab

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value50

Category winnerPunjabBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

herbal69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

animalic69%

musky61%

Scent match67%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

MintArtemisiaBergamotJuniperThymeLavender

Heart

PatchouliVetiverCarnationRoseSandalwoodCedarGeraniumMarjoram

Base

LeatherMyrrhCivetOakmossMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Juniper, Marjoram and Bergamot. 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

Spring59

Summer27

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night89

Category winnerBurberrys for Men (1981)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

Men93

Unisex4

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,612

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#5,373

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerBurberrys for Men (1981)Higher 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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Burberrys for Men (1981) opens with a sharp burst of bitter artemisia, herbal juniper, and fresh mint that immediately establishes its vintage chypre character. As the initial green flash softens, dark patchouli and spicy carnation emerge alongside cedar, giving the heart a dry, outdoorsy warmth. The base settles into…

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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 Burberrys for Men (1981)?

Punjab takes 4 of 7 categories. Punjab is rated 4.39/5 from 64 votes; Burberrys for Men (1981) is rated 4.38/5 from 120 votes. Choose Punjab for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Burberrys for Men (1981) for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Punjab or Burberrys for Men (1981)?

They last about the same: Punjab 78/100, Burberrys for Men (1981) 77/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Punjab or Burberrys for Men (1981)?

Punjab projects furthest (Punjab 76/100, Burberrys for Men (1981) 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Punjab and Burberrys for Men (1981) smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Juniper, Marjoram and Bergamot.

Is Punjab or Burberrys for Men (1981) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Burberrys for Men (1981) is the stronger pick. For winter, Punjab is the stronger pick. Punjab suits daytime wear; Burberrys for Men (1981) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Punjab and Burberrys for Men (1981)?

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. Burberrys for Men (1981) has top notes of Mint, Artemisia, Bergamot and Juniper, heart notes of Patchouli, Vetiver, Carnation and Rose, a base of Leather, Myrrh, Civet and Oakmoss.