Fragrance comparison

Bois Dormant vs Sung Homme

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 1,425 ratings analysed

Bois Dormant

Celine

4.04255 votes

Rank #11,268 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Sung Homme

Alfred Sung

3.881,170 votes

Rank #727 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sung Homme takes 4 of 5 categories.

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

Bois Dormant1/5

Sung Homme4/5

Ratings & consensus: Bois Dormant
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sung Homme
Sillage & projection: Sung Homme
Value for money: Sung Homme
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

Bois DormantCeline

Sung HommeAlfred Sung

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 255 votes

Have 35%Had 8%Want 57%

3.88/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Category winnerBois DormantRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

40%Like

13%Ok

5%Dislike

4%Hate

255 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevitySung Homme

SillageSung Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value27

¤ Price value93

Category winnerSung HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

iris72%

powdery58%

earthy44%

fresh spicy30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

fresh69%

herbal61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Juniper BerriesBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Orris Root

Base6-8 hrs

CedarVetiver

Top

Juniper BerriesBergamotSageArtemisiaPepperCarawayLemonBasil

Heart

AldehydesPine Tree NeedlesCarnationGeraniumSpicy NotesJasmineRose

Base

FirOakmossLeatherMuskCedarPatchouliVetiverSandalwood

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Bergamot, Cedar and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Bois Dormant, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter97

Day100

Night39

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men45

Unisex48

Women7

Work 40%Casual 31%Date 20%Party 9%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,268

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Overall rank#727

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews89

Category winnerSung HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Celine Bois Dormant smells like soft tailoring in autumn air. Crisp juniper berries hit first. A bitter splash of bergamot accompanies the opening, delivering an initial solvent lift that settles within five minutes into creamy orris root butter. It feels exceptionally smooth. Rather than projecting across a crowded r…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bois Dormant or Sung Homme?

Sung Homme takes 4 of 5 categories. Bois Dormant is rated 4.04/5 from 255 votes; Sung Homme is rated 3.88/5 from 1,170 votes. Choose Bois Dormant for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sung Homme for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

Which lasts longer, Bois Dormant or Sung Homme?

Sung Homme lasts longest (Sung Homme 86/100, Bois Dormant 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois Dormant or Sung Homme?

Sung Homme projects furthest (Sung Homme 78/100, Bois Dormant 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois Dormant and Sung Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Bergamot, Cedar and Vetiver.

Is Bois Dormant or Sung Homme better for summer or winter?

Bois Dormant suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois Dormant and Sung Homme?

Bois Dormant has top notes of Juniper Berries and Bergamot, heart notes of Orris Root, a base of Cedar and Vetiver. 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.