Fragrance comparison

Prophecy vs Sung Homme

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,217 ratings analysed

Prophecy

Prince Matchabelli

4.4347 votes

Rank #15,064 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Sung Homme

Alfred Sung

3.881,170 votes

Rank #753 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sung Homme takes 4 of 5 categories.

Prophecy
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sung Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

Prophecy1/5

Sung Homme4/5

Ratings & consensus: Prophecy
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

ProphecyPrince Matchabelli

Sung HommeAlfred Sung

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 48%Had 26%Want 27%

3.88/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Category winnerProphecyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

34%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

47 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevitySung Homme

SillageSung Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value93

Category winnerSung HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

aldehydic61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

fresh69%

herbal61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

AldehydesLilyPepper

Heart2 to 3 hours

CarnationJasmineGardeniaRoseCassis

Base4 to 7 hours

AmberCedarSandalwoodVetiverOakmoss

Top

Juniper BerriesBergamotSageArtemisiaPepperCarawayLemonBasil

Heart

AldehydesPine Tree NeedlesCarnationGeraniumSpicy NotesJasmineRose

Base

FirOakmossLeatherMuskCedarPatchouliVetiverSandalwood

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Pepper, Carnation and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Prophecy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer73

Fall80

Winter93

Day100

Night74

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex52

Women36

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,064

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#753

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews89

Category winnerSung HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Prophecy by Prince Matchabelli opens with a sharp burst of crisp aldehydes, clean lily, and a quick prickle of pepper. As the initial sparkle settles, the scent reveals a full floral core led by rich gardenia, jasmine, carnation, and a hint of tart cassis alongside dewy rose. The dry-down grounds these blooms on an ea…

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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, Prophecy or Sung Homme?

Sung Homme takes 4 of 5 categories. Prophecy is rated 4.43/5 from 47 votes; Sung Homme is rated 3.88/5 from 1,170 votes. Choose Prophecy for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sung Homme for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

Which lasts longer, Prophecy or Sung Homme?

Sung Homme lasts longest (Sung Homme 86/100, Prophecy 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Prophecy or Sung Homme?

Sung Homme projects furthest (Sung Homme 78/100, Prophecy 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Prophecy and Sung Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Pepper, Carnation and Jasmine.

Is Prophecy or Sung Homme better for summer or winter?

Prophecy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Prophecy and Sung Homme?

Prophecy has top notes of Aldehydes, Lily and Pepper, heart notes of Carnation, Jasmine, Gardenia and Rose, a base of Amber, Cedar, Sandalwood and Vetiver. 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.