Fragrance comparison

Burj Noir vs Sung Homme

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,174 ratings analysed

Burj Noir

Risala Elite

4.504 votes

Rank #51,742 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

3 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 3 of 4 categories.

Burj Noir
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Sung Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.

Burj Noir1/4

Sung Homme3/4

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

Burj NoirRisala Elite

Sung HommeAlfred Sung

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 39%Had 0%Want 61%

3.88/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevitySung Homme

SillageSung Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value93

Category winnerBurj NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

woody77%

soft spicy69%

herbal61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

fresh69%

herbal61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperJuniper BerriesBergamotGingerLemon

Heart

LavenderSageOlibanumGeranium

Base

AmberSandalTonkaPatchouliVanillaVetiverCedar

Top

Juniper BerriesBergamotSageArtemisiaPepperCarawayLemonBasil

Heart

AldehydesPine Tree NeedlesCarnationGeraniumSpicy NotesJasmineRose

Base

FirOakmossLeatherMuskCedarPatchouliVetiverSandalwood

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Bergamot, Lemon and Sage. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day67

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,742

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#762

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews89

Category winnerSung HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Burj Noir opens with a bright, peppery citrus lift, then settles into an aromatic heart of lavender, sage and olibanum. The dry-down looks warmer and smoother, with amber, woods, tonka and vanilla softening the sharper edges. It reads masculine, modern and easy to wear, especially if you like fresh spicy scents with a…

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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, Burj Noir or Sung Homme?

Sung Homme takes 3 of 4 categories. Burj Noir is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes; Sung Homme is rated 3.88/5 from 1,170 votes. Choose Burj Noir for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sung Homme for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.

Which lasts longer, Burj Noir or Sung Homme?

Sung Homme lasts longest (Sung Homme 86/100, Burj Noir 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Burj Noir or Sung Homme?

Sung Homme projects furthest (Sung Homme 78/100, Burj Noir 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Burj Noir and Sung Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Bergamot, Lemon and Sage.

Is Burj Noir or Sung Homme better for summer or winter?

Burj Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Burj Noir and Sung Homme?

Burj Noir has top notes of Pink Pepper, Juniper Berries, Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Lavender, Sage, Olibanum and Geranium, a base of Amber, Sandal, Tonka and Patchouli. 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.