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IL vs Sung Homme

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

Updated 1,214 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sung Homme takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • IL

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Sung Homme

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

IL1/5
Sung Homme4/5
Ratings & consensus
IL
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
ILLancetti
Sung HommeAlfred Sung
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.57/ 5 · 44 votes
Have 48%Had 29%Want 23%
3.88/ 5 · 1,170 votes
Category winnerILRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
64%Love
32%Like
2%Ok
2%Dislike
0%Hate

44 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate89
⏱ Longevity86
〰 Sillage78
♥ Love / hate79
Category winners

LongevitySung Homme

SillageSung Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value53
¤ Price value93
Category winnerSung HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
mossy84%
lavender77%
musky69%
herbal61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
warm spicy77%
fresh69%
herbal61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and herbal

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
LavenderAniseBergamotNeroliArtemisiaBasil
Heart
CarnationGeraniumAldehydesCorianderNutmegFern
Base
MossMuskLeatherAmberVetiverCedar
Top
Juniper BerriesBergamotSageArtemisiaPepperCarawayLemonBasil
Heart
AldehydesPine Tree NeedlesCarnationGeraniumSpicy NotesJasmineRose
Base
FirOakmossLeatherMuskCedarPatchouliVetiverSandalwood
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Artemisia, Basil and Carnation. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring58
Summer29
Fall100
Winter67
Day86
Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men81
Unisex14
Women5

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,355

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#762

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews89

Category winnerSung HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

IL by Lancetti launches with a sharp, herbaceous bite that separates it from standard designer offerings. A punchy combination of artemisia, basil, and anise creates a bitter, licorice-tinged freshness that feels bracing on cool autumn mornings. As the scent settles, a clean fern note merges with carnation, giving the…

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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, IL or Sung Homme?

Sung Homme takes 4 of 5 categories. IL is rated 4.57/5 from 44 votes; Sung Homme is rated 3.88/5 from 1,170 votes. Choose IL for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sung Homme for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

Which lasts longer, IL or Sung Homme?

Sung Homme lasts longest (Sung Homme 86/100, IL 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, IL or Sung Homme?

Sung Homme projects furthest (Sung Homme 78/100, IL 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do IL and Sung Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and herbal accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Artemisia, Basil and Carnation.

Is IL or Sung Homme better for summer or winter?

IL suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in IL and Sung Homme?

IL has top notes of Lavender, Anise, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Carnation, Geranium, Aldehydes and Coriander, a base of Moss, Musk, Leather and Amber. 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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