Fragrance comparison

First vs Sung

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 4,526 ratings analysed

4 wins

First

Van Cleef & Arpels

3.983,483 votes

Rank #911 FloralGreen

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53%scent match

Some overlap

Sung

Alfred Sung

3.821,043 votes

Rank #3,918 FloralWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First takes 4 of 7 categories.

First
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sung
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

First4/7

Sung3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FirstVan Cleef & Arpels

SungAlfred Sung

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

3.82/ 5 · 1,043 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

Category winnerFirstRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

3,483 votes

34%Love

42%Like

4%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

958 votes

Category winnerFirstMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevitySung

SillageSung

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value83

Category winnerSungBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

green92%

aldehydic84%

white floral77%

yellow floral69%

fresh61%

floral100%

white floral92%

green84%

citrus77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both floral, green and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

AldehydesBergamotBlack CurrantPeachMandarin OrangeRaspberry

Heart3-4 hrs

NarcissusHiacynthJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangOrris RootTuberose

Base6-8+ hrs

CivetOakmossHoneyAmberMuskSandalwoodVetiverTonka Bean

Top

HiacynthYlang-YlangGalbanumBergamotLemonOrangeMandarin Orange

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationOsmanthusIrisRoseOrchid

Base

Orange BlossomOakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Hiacynth and Jasmine. Durations are only published for First, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day100

Night66

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFirstMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

Work 33%Casual 29%Date 25%Party 14%

Men4

Unisex13

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#911

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#3,918

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews25

Category winnerFirstHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

First by Van Cleef & Arpels opens with a brisk, effervescent burst of aldehydes, tart bergamot, and ripe black currant that immediately calls to mind crisp, high-end French milled soap. As the initial sparkle settles, the scent unfolds into an abundant floral heart packed with spring narcissus, dewy green hyacinth, an…

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Sung by Alfred Sung is a Floral fragrance for women. Sung was launched in 1986. Top notes are Hiacynth, Ylang-Ylang, Galbanum, Bergamot, Lemon, Orange and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Carnation, Osmanthus, Iris, Rose and Orchid; base notes are Orange Blossom, Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk, S…

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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, First or Sung?

First takes 4 of 7 categories. First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes; Sung is rated 3.82/5 from 1,043 votes. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sung for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, First or Sung?

Sung lasts longest (Sung 76/100, First 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, First or Sung?

Sung projects furthest (Sung 67/100, First 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do First and Sung smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, green and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Hiacynth and Jasmine.

Is First or Sung better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in First and Sung?

First has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Black Currant and Peach, heart notes of Narcissus, Hiacynth, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Civet, Oakmoss, Honey and Amber. Sung has top notes of Hiacynth, Ylang-Ylang, Galbanum and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Carnation and Osmanthus, a base of Orange Blossom, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Musk.