Fragrance comparison

Perle Rare Black Edition vs Sung Homme

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 1,227 ratings analysed

Perle Rare Black Edition

Panouge

3.7457 votes

Rank #17,690 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Sung Homme

Alfred Sung

3.881,170 votes

Rank #727 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sung Homme takes 5 of 5 categories.

Perle Rare Black Edition
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sung Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection.

Perle Rare Black Edition0/5

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

Perle Rare Black EditionPanouge

Sung HommeAlfred Sung

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 43%Had 23%Want 35%

3.88/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Category winnerSung HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

42%Like

11%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevitySung Homme

SillageSung Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value93

Category winnerSung HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

green69%

fruity61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

fresh69%

herbal61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

AppleLimeBasilBay Leaf

Heart2-3 hrs

Juniper BerriesLavenderSea Notes

Base5-7 hrs

AmberTonka BeanOakmossGuaiac Wood

Top

Juniper BerriesBergamotSageArtemisiaPepperCarawayLemonBasil

Heart

AldehydesPine Tree NeedlesCarnationGeraniumSpicy NotesJasmineRose

Base

FirOakmossLeatherMuskCedarPatchouliVetiverSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBasil, Juniper Berries and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Perle Rare Black Edition, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer72

Fall84

Winter12

Day100

Night68

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men97

Unisex0

Women3

Work 38%Casual 32%Date 18%Party 12%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,690

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#727

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews89

Category winnerSung HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Perle Rare Black Edition by Panouge delivers a crisp aromatic profile anchored by tart green apple, zesty lime, and crushed bay leaf. A brisk splash of sea notes and clean lavender fills the heart, keeping the blend energetic and noticeably fresh. As the fragrance settles, dry guaiac wood and earthy oakmoss emerge alo…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Perle Rare Black Edition or Sung Homme?

Sung Homme takes 5 of 5 categories. Perle Rare Black Edition is rated 3.74/5 from 57 votes; Sung Homme is rated 3.88/5 from 1,170 votes. Choose Perle Rare Black Edition for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sung Homme for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Perle Rare Black Edition or Sung Homme?

Sung Homme lasts longest (Sung Homme 86/100, Perle Rare Black Edition 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Perle Rare Black Edition or Sung Homme?

Sung Homme projects furthest (Sung Homme 78/100, Perle Rare Black Edition 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Perle Rare Black Edition and Sung Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Basil, Juniper Berries and Oakmoss.

Is Perle Rare Black Edition or Sung Homme better for summer or winter?

Perle Rare Black Edition suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Perle Rare Black Edition and Sung Homme?

Perle Rare Black Edition has top notes of Apple, Lime, Basil and Bay Leaf, heart notes of Juniper Berries, Lavender and Sea Notes, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Oakmoss and Guaiac Wood. 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.