Fragrance comparison

Sung Homme vs Tabac Original

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 2,318 ratings analysed

4 wins

Sung Homme

Alfred Sung

3.881,170 votes

Rank #762 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Tabac Original

Tabac

3.911,148 votes

Rank #1,290 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sung Homme takes 4 of 5 categories.

Sung Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
Tabac Original
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring.

Sung Homme4/5

Tabac Original1/5

Ratings & consensus: Tabac Original
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

Sung HommeAlfred Sung

Tabac OriginalTabac

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 1,170 votes

3.91/ 5 · 1,148 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerTabac OriginalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

35%Love

45%Like

10%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

953 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevitySung Homme

SillageSung Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value93

¤ Price value88

Category winnerSung HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

fresh69%

herbal61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

floral69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Juniper BerriesBergamotSageArtemisiaPepperCarawayLemonBasil

Heart

AldehydesPine Tree NeedlesCarnationGeraniumSpicy NotesJasmineRose

Base

FirOakmossLeatherMuskCedarPatchouliVetiverSandalwood

Top

PetitgrainBergamotPepperLemonNeroli

Heart

ChamomileLavenderGeraniumOak

Base

SandalwoodCarnationMuskVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pepper, Lemon and Carnation. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter98

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men86

Unisex11

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#762

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews89

Overall rank#1,290

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews205

Category winnerSung HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Tabac Original is a pillar of European grooming that smells like a freshly swept German barbershop. It leads with a sharp punch of petitgrain and lemon before settling into a clean, floral heart of lavender and geranium. This is not a modern gourmand. It is a dry, soapy scent for men who value a crisp, groomed present…

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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 Homme or Tabac Original?

Sung Homme takes 4 of 5 categories. Sung Homme is rated 3.88/5 from 1,170 votes; Tabac Original is rated 3.91/5 from 1,148 votes. Choose Sung Homme for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Choose Tabac Original for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Sung Homme or Tabac Original?

Sung Homme lasts longest (Sung Homme 86/100, Tabac Original 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sung Homme or Tabac Original?

Sung Homme projects furthest (Sung Homme 78/100, Tabac Original 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sung Homme and Tabac Original smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pepper, Lemon and Carnation.

What are the notes in Sung Homme and Tabac Original?

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. Tabac Original has top notes of Petitgrain, Bergamot, Pepper and Lemon, heart notes of Chamomile, Lavender, Geranium and Oak, a base of Sandalwood, Carnation, Musk and Vetiver.