Fragrance comparison

Black vs Sung Homme

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,188 ratings analysed

Black

Lanoe

3.4518 votes

Rank #25,146 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Sung Homme

Alfred Sung

3.881,170 votes

Rank #762 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sung Homme takes 4 of 4 categories.

Black
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sung Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection.

Black0/4

Sung Homme4/4

Ratings & consensus: Sung Homme
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sung Homme
Sillage & projection: Sung Homme
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sung Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BlackLanoe

Sung HommeAlfred Sung

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.45/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.88/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Category winnerSung HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevitySung Homme

SillageSung Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value93

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic83%

warm spicy65%

woody48%

earthy30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

fresh69%

herbal61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Juniper BerriesCitruses

Heart

ClovesPepperCumin

Base

VetiverCedarPatchouliLeather

Top

Juniper BerriesBergamotSageArtemisiaPepperCarawayLemonBasil

Heart

AldehydesPine Tree NeedlesCarnationGeraniumSpicy NotesJasmineRose

Base

FirOakmossLeatherMuskCedarPatchouliVetiverSandalwood

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Pepper, Vetiver and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,146

PerfumerSimone Schmelzer

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#762

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews89

Category winnerSung HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black by Lanoe opens with a crisp hit of juniper berries and citrus, then moves into a spiced heart of clove, pepper, and cumin. The dry-down turns woodier and darker, with vetiver, cedar, patchouli, and leather giving it an earthy, aromatic feel. It reads as a sharp, spicy woody scent with a unisex profile. If you en…

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Sung Homme by Alfred Sung is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Sung Homme was launched in 1989. Top notes are Juniper Berries, Bergamot, Sage, Artemisia, Pepper, Caraway, Lemon, Basil, Bay Leaf, Galbanum and Petitgrain; middle notes are Aldehydes, Pine Tree Needles, Carnation, Geranium, Spicy Notes, Caraway, Jasmi…

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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, Black or Sung Homme?

Sung Homme takes 4 of 4 categories. Black is rated 3.45/5 from 18 votes; Sung Homme is rated 3.88/5 from 1,170 votes. Choose Black for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sung Homme for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Black or Sung Homme?

Sung Homme lasts longest (Sung Homme 86/100, Black 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black or Sung Homme?

Sung Homme projects furthest (Sung Homme 78/100, Black 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black and Sung Homme smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Pepper, Vetiver and Cedar.

Is Black or Sung Homme better for summer or winter?

Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black and Sung Homme?

Black has top notes of Juniper Berries and Citruses, heart notes of Cloves, Pepper and Cumin, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Patchouli and Leather. Sung Homme has top notes of Juniper Berries, Bergamot, Sage and Artemisia, heart notes of Aldehydes, Pine Tree Needles, Carnation and Geranium, a base of Fir, Oakmoss, Leather and Musk.