Fragrance comparison

Sung vs Vison Noir

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,158 ratings analysed

Sung

Alfred Sung

3.821,043 votes

Rank #4,360 FloralWhite Floral

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29%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Vison Noir

Robert Beaulieu

4.13115 votes

Rank #12,167 MuskyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vison Noir takes 4 of 7 categories.

Sung
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Vison Noir
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Sung3/7

Vison Noir4/7

Ratings & consensus: Vison Noir
Community sentiment: Vison Noir
Longevity: Sung
Sillage & projection: Vison Noir
Value for money: Sung
Versatility: Vison Noir
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sung

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

SungAlfred Sung

Vison NoirRobert Beaulieu

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 1,043 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

4.13/ 5 · 115 votes

Have 46%Had 26%Want 28%

Category winnerVison NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

42%Like

4%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

958 votes

42%Love

42%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

115 votes

Category winnerVison NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevitySung

SillageVison Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value50

Category winnerSungBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

green84%

citrus77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

musky100%

powdery83%

floral65%

sweet48%

lactonic30%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HiacynthYlang-YlangGalbanumBergamotLemonOrangeMandarin Orange

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationOsmanthusIrisRoseOrchid

Base

Orange BlossomOakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodAmberVanilla

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotBlack CurrantGalbanumCoriander

Heart

OrchidOrange BlossomPatchouliPlumMarigoldRoseJasmineLavender

Base

MuskBenzoinTonka BeanVanillaOakmossSandalwoodVetiverIncense

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Spring15

Summer15

Fall91

Winter100

Day28

Night100

Category winnerVison NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex13

Women83

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,360

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews25

Overall rank#12,167

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerSungHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sung by Alfred Sung is a Floral fragrance for women. Sung was launched in 1986. Top notes are Hiacynth, Ylang-Ylang, Galbanum, Bergamot, Lemon, Orange and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Carnation, Osmanthus, Iris, Rose and Orchid; base notes are Orange Blossom, Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk, S…

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Vison Noir is a vintage-style Floral Woody Musk that thrives on a heavy, dusty musk base accented by orchid and dark plum. It carries the weight and glamour of 1990s perfumery, making it a compelling choice for evening wear or cold weather. The composition feels grounded and tactile, favoring those who appreciate trad…

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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, Sung or Vison Noir?

Vison Noir takes 4 of 7 categories. Sung is rated 3.82/5 from 1,043 votes; Vison Noir is rated 4.13/5 from 115 votes. Choose Sung for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Vison Noir for a musky and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Sung or Vison Noir?

Sung lasts longest (Sung 76/100, Vison Noir 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sung or Vison Noir?

Projection is very close: Vison Noir 69/100, Sung 67/100 for sillage.

Do Sung and Vison Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine.

Is Sung or Vison Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vison Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, Vison Noir is the stronger pick. Vison Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sung and Vison Noir?

Sung has top notes of Hiacynth, Ylang-Ylang, Galbanum and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Carnation and Osmanthus, a base of Orange Blossom, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Musk. Vison Noir has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Black Currant and Galbanum, heart notes of Orchid, Orange Blossom, Patchouli and Plum, a base of Musk, Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.