Kipling vs Sung Homme
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
64%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Sung Homme takes 4 of 5 categories.
KiplingChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Sung HommeChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
Kipling1/5
Sung Homme4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Kipling
- 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
KiplingWeilSung HommeAlfred SungWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.36/ 5 · 50 votes
Have 34%Had 13%Want 53%
3.88/ 5 · 1,170 votes
Category winnerKiplingRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate46%Love
48%Like
2%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
50 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 botharomatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
herbal77%
mossy69%
earthy61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
warm spicy77%
fresh69%
herbal61%
Scent match64%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
ArtemisiaLavenderJuniperBergamotLemon
Heart
PineBasilGeraniumCarnationJasmine
Base
OakmossLeatherMuskPatchouliCedar
Top
Juniper BerriesBergamotSageArtemisiaPepperCarawayLemonBasil
Heart
AldehydesPine Tree NeedlesCarnationGeraniumSpicy NotesJasmineRose
Base
FirOakmossLeatherMuskCedarPatchouliVetiverSandalwood
InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Bergamot, Lemon and Basil. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring78
Summer67
Fall89
Winter100
Day100
Night80
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#12,642
PerfumerJean-Pierre Mary
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#762
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews89
Category winnerSung HommeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotWeil Kipling opens with a cold, sharp splash of bitter artemisia and pine needles, capturing the dry air of an autumn forest. As the initial clean burst of lavender and lemon cools down on your skin, a rustic heart of carnation and basil takes over, adding a dusty, herbal warmth. It feels classic and grounded, far rem…
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, Kipling or Sung Homme?
Sung Homme takes 4 of 5 categories. Kipling is rated 4.36/5 from 50 votes; Sung Homme is rated 3.88/5 from 1,170 votes. Choose Kipling for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Sung Homme for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
Which lasts longer, Kipling or Sung Homme?
Sung Homme lasts longest (Sung Homme 86/100, Kipling 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Kipling or Sung Homme?
Sung Homme projects furthest (Sung Homme 78/100, Kipling 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Kipling and Sung Homme smell similar?
Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Bergamot, Lemon and Basil.
Is Kipling or Sung Homme better for summer or winter?
Kipling suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Kipling and Sung Homme?
Kipling has top notes of Artemisia, Lavender, Juniper and Bergamot, heart notes of Pine, Basil, Geranium and Carnation, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Musk 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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