Geranium Pepper vs Sung Homme
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
56%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Sung Homme takes 5 of 5 categories.
Geranium PepperChoose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Sung HommeChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection.
Geranium Pepper0/5
Sung Homme5/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Sung Homme
- 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
Geranium PepperB96Sung HommeAlfred SungWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.94/ 5 · 35 votes
Have 50%Had 12%Want 38%
3.88/ 5 · 1,170 votes
Category winnerSung HommeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
34%Like
14%Ok
3%Dislike
9%Hate
35 votes
Not enough votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySung Homme
SillageSung Homme
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSung HommeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
woody90%
aromatic80%
warm spicy70%
earthy60%
patchouli50%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
warm spicy77%
fresh69%
herbal61%
Scent match56%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PepperViolet
Heart
GeraniumCedar
Base
VetiverPatchouli
Top
Juniper BerriesBergamotSageArtemisiaPepperCarawayLemonBasil
Heart
AldehydesPine Tree NeedlesCarnationGeraniumSpicy NotesJasmineRose
Base
FirOakmossLeatherMuskCedarPatchouliVetiverSandalwood
InformationalShared notesPepper, Geranium, Cedar and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring85
Summer77
Fall100
Winter31
Day100
Night25
No season votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#19,466
PerfumerMichel Girard
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#762
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews89
Category winnerSung HommeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGeranium Pepper by B96 opens with a sharp, spicy kick of pepper balanced by delicate violet. As it wears, the geranium leaf and cedar take center stage, grounding the scent in an aromatic, woody structure. It is a crisp, versatile choice for daily wear that works well throughout the spring and fall months.
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Geranium Pepper or Sung Homme?
Sung Homme takes 5 of 5 categories. Geranium Pepper is rated 3.94/5 from 35 votes; Sung Homme is rated 3.88/5 from 1,170 votes. Choose Geranium Pepper for a fresh spicy and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Sung Homme for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection.
Which lasts longer, Geranium Pepper or Sung Homme?
Sung Homme lasts longest (Sung Homme 86/100, Geranium Pepper 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Geranium Pepper or Sung Homme?
Sung Homme projects furthest (Sung Homme 78/100, Geranium Pepper 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Geranium Pepper and Sung Homme smell similar?
Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Pepper, Geranium, Cedar and Vetiver.
Is Geranium Pepper or Sung Homme better for summer or winter?
Geranium Pepper suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Geranium Pepper and Sung Homme?
Geranium Pepper has top notes of Pepper and Violet, heart notes of Geranium and Cedar, a base of Vetiver 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.
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