Fragrance comparison

Shadow vs Sung Homme

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 1,170 ratings analysed

Shadow

Gulf Orchid

—0 votes

Rank #74,057 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Sung Homme

Alfred Sung

3.881,170 votes

Rank #728 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sung Homme takes 1 of 1 categories.

Shadow
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character.
Sung Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Shadow0/1

Sung Homme1/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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

ShadowGulf Orchid

Sung HommeAlfred Sung

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 20%Had 10%Want 70%

3.88/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value93

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

animalic69%

fresh61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

fresh69%

herbal61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotPepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Tonka BeanAmbergrisLavenderCaloneSage

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherVetiverDry Wood

Top

Juniper BerriesBergamotSageArtemisiaPepperCarawayLemonBasil

Heart

AldehydesPine Tree NeedlesCarnationGeraniumSpicy NotesJasmineRose

Base

FirOakmossLeatherMuskCedarPatchouliVetiverSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pepper, Sage and Leather. Durations are only published for Shadow, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night73

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 33%Casual 30%Date 21%Party 16%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#74,057

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#728

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews89

Category winnerSung HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shadow by Gulf Orchid hits the skin with an energetic blast of bright bergamot and cracked black pepper. That sharp citrus punch quickly reveals a clean heart of French lavender, aromatic clary sage, and a breezy touch of calone that feels like cool sea air. As the initial freshness settles over the first hour, rich a…

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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.

Do Shadow and Sung Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pepper, Sage and Leather.

Is Shadow or Sung Homme better for summer or winter?

Shadow suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shadow and Sung Homme?

Shadow has top notes of Bergamot and Pepper, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Ambergris, Lavender and Calone, a base of Leather, Vetiver and Dry 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.