Fragrance comparison

Punjab vs Un Homme

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 188 ratings analysed

4 wins

Punjab

Roberto Capucci

4.3964 votes

Rank #7,231 AromaticWoody

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66%scent match

Closely related

Un Homme

Charles Jourdan

4.38124 votes

Rank #26,719 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, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Un Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Punjab4/7

Un Homme3/7

Ratings & consensus: Un Homme
Community sentiment: Punjab
Longevity: Un Homme
Sillage & projection: Punjab
Value for money: Un Homme
Versatility: Punjab
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

Un HommeCharles Jourdan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.39/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 32%Had 13%Want 55%

4.38/ 5 · 124 votes

Have 39%Had 15%Want 47%

Category winnerUn HommeRating 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

56%Love

35%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

124 votes

Category winnerPunjabMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityUn Homme

SillagePunjab

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value66

Category winnerUn HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

herbal69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

floral69%

anis61%

Scent match66%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

Top20-30 mins

LavenderAniseTarragonMarjoramBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliCarnationGeraniumJasmineCyclamenCedar

Base8-10 hrs

OakmossLeatherSandalwoodAmberMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesMarjoram, Bergamot, Lemon and Carnation. Durations are only published for Un Homme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring48

Summer22

Fall78

Winter100

Day100

Night48

Spring58

Summer29

Fall0

Winter100

Day85

Night100

Category winnerPunjabMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

Work 36%Casual 31%Date 21%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,231

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#26,719

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

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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Un Homme by Charles Jourdan is an unapologetic aromatic fougere built on classic French barber traditions. You get a piercing flash of wild lavender, sharp culinary tarragon, and licorice-tinted anise right after spraying. It wakes you up. Then the temperature drops. Within twenty minutes, the initial bite softens int…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Punjab or Un Homme?

Punjab takes 4 of 7 categories. Punjab is rated 4.39/5 from 64 votes; Un Homme is rated 4.38/5 from 124 votes. Choose Punjab for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Un Homme for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Punjab or Un Homme?

Un Homme lasts longest (Un Homme 82/100, Punjab 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Punjab or Un Homme?

Punjab projects furthest (Punjab 76/100, Un Homme 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Punjab and Un Homme smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Marjoram, Bergamot, Lemon and Carnation.

Is Punjab or Un Homme better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Punjab and Un Homme?

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. Un Homme has top notes of Lavender, Anise, Tarragon and Marjoram, heart notes of Patchouli, Carnation, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Sandalwood and Amber.