Fragrance comparison

Punjab vs Kipling

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 114 ratings analysed

5 wins

Punjab

Roberto Capucci

4.3964 votes

Rank #7,582 AromaticWoody

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71%scent match

Closely related

Kipling

Weil

4.3650 votes

Rank #12,642 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Punjab takes 5 of 7 categories.

Punjab
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Kipling
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Punjab5/7

Kipling1/7

Ratings & consensus: Punjab
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Punjab
Sillage & projection: Punjab
Value for money: Punjab
Versatility: Kipling
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

KiplingWeil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.39/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 32%Had 13%Want 55%

4.36/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 34%Had 13%Want 53%

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

46%Love

48%Like

2%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityPunjab

SillagePunjab

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value58

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%

herbal77%

mossy69%

earthy61%

Scent match71%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

ArtemisiaLavenderJuniperBergamotLemon

Heart

PineBasilGeraniumCarnationJasmine

Base

OakmossLeatherMuskPatchouliCedar

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

Spring78

Summer67

Fall89

Winter100

Day100

Night80

Category winnerKiplingMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,582

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#12,642

PerfumerJean-Pierre Mary

Launched—

Reviews9

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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Weil Kipling opens with a cold, sharp splash of bitter artemisia and pine needles, capturing the dry air of an autumn forest. As the initial clean burst of lavender and lemon cools down on your skin, a rustic heart of carnation and basil takes over, adding a dusty, herbal warmth. It feels classic and grounded, far rem…

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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 Kipling?

Punjab takes 5 of 7 categories. Punjab is rated 4.39/5 from 64 votes; Kipling is rated 4.36/5 from 50 votes. Choose Punjab for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Kipling for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Punjab or Kipling?

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

Which projects more, Punjab or Kipling?

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

Do Punjab and Kipling smell similar?

Closely related: a 71% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Juniper, Bergamot and Lemon.

Is Punjab or Kipling better for summer or winter?

For summer, Kipling is the stronger pick. For winter, Punjab is the stronger pick. Punjab suits daytime wear; Kipling suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Punjab and Kipling?

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. Kipling has top notes of Artemisia, Lavender, Juniper and Bergamot, heart notes of Pine, Basil, Geranium and Carnation, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Musk and Patchouli.