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Heritage Eau de Parfum vs Sung Homme

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

Updated 2,237 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sung Homme takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Heritage Eau de Parfum

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, day or night wear.

  • Sung Homme

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

Heritage Eau de Parfum1/5
Sung Homme4/5
Ratings & consensus
Heritage Eau de Parfum
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
Heritage Eau de ParfumGuerlain
Sung HommeAlfred Sung
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.36/ 5 · 1,067 votes
Have 48%Had 10%Want 42%
3.88/ 5 · 1,170 votes
Category winnerHeritage Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
59%Love
27%Like
6%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate

1,067 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate84
⏱ Longevity86
〰 Sillage78
♥ Love / hate79
Category winners

LongevitySung Homme

SillageSung Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value61
¤ Price value93
Category winnerSung HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
warm spicy77%
powdery69%
patchouli61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
warm spicy77%
fresh69%
herbal61%
Scent match62%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
LavenderJuniper BerriesAldehydesClary SageBergamotLemonVioletGreen Notes
Heart3 to 4 hours
PatchouliCarnationOrris RootCorianderBalsam FirPepperGeraniumPink Pepper
Base4 to 7 hours
AmberSandalwoodOakmossMuskCedar
Top
Juniper BerriesBergamotSageArtemisiaPepperCarawayLemonBasil
Heart
AldehydesPine Tree NeedlesCarnationGeraniumSpicy NotesJasmineRose
Base
FirOakmossLeatherMuskCedarPatchouliVetiverSandalwood
InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Aldehydes, Bergamot and Lemon. Durations are only published for Heritage Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring69
Summer24
Fall100
Winter96
Day96
Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men87
Unisex11
Women2

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,174

PerfumerJean-Paul Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews132

Overall rank#753

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews89

Category winnerSung HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Heritage Eau de Parfum by Guerlain is a traditional woody spicy fragrance built around crisp aromatics, rich florals, and a deep timber base. The scent begins with a clean burst of lavender, bergamot, and sparkling aldehydes that creates a classic barbershop feel. As it settles, earthy patchouli pairs with carnation, …

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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, Heritage Eau de Parfum or Sung Homme?

Sung Homme takes 4 of 5 categories. Heritage Eau de Parfum is rated 4.36/5 from 1,067 votes; Sung Homme is rated 3.88/5 from 1,170 votes. Choose Heritage Eau de Parfum for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Sung Homme for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

Which lasts longer, Heritage Eau de Parfum or Sung Homme?

Sung Homme lasts longest (Sung Homme 86/100, Heritage Eau de Parfum 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Heritage Eau de Parfum or Sung Homme?

Sung Homme projects furthest (Sung Homme 78/100, Heritage Eau de Parfum 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Heritage Eau de Parfum and Sung Homme smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Aldehydes, Bergamot and Lemon.

Is Heritage Eau de Parfum or Sung Homme better for summer or winter?

Heritage Eau de Parfum suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Heritage Eau de Parfum and Sung Homme?

Heritage Eau de Parfum has top notes of Lavender, Juniper Berries, Aldehydes and Clary Sage, heart notes of Patchouli, Carnation, Orris Root and Coriander, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Musk. 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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