Sung Eau de Parfum bottle Sung
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1986 Year 2012
£ Price Tier ££
Petale Noir Eau de Parfum bottle Petale Noir

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sung Eau de Parfum
Sung by Alfred Sung is a classic 80s floral powerhouse that's truly a love-it-or-hate-it affair. Expect potent white and green florals - no shrinking violets here. It's bold, memorable, and definitely not a blind buy.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Petale Noir Eau de Parfum
This one's a proper split-decision scent, polarising users between 'divine' and 'disaster'. It's a complex, shapeshifting floral, woody, and leathery beast that demands a try-before-you-buy approach. If it clicks, prepare for something truly unique.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 14% 10%
Floral 40% 37%
Fruity 4% 3%
Green 12% 11%
Sweet 21% 18%
Warm 5% 8%
Woody 9% 11%
Earthy 9% 11%
Animalic 7% 8%
Fresh 14% 17%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Sung EdP
Petale Noir EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Hyacinth 20% vs 21%
Bergamot 12% vs 11%
Mandarin 11% vs 11%
Shared Notes
Osmanthus 13% vs 12%
Rose 11% vs 15%
Shared Notes
Oakmoss 15% vs 9%
Vetiver 14% vs 8%
Musk 13% vs 8%
Sandalwood 13% vs 7%
Amber 13% vs 6%

Accords

Sung Eau de Parfum Petale Noir Eau de Parfum
100%
Floral
100%
81%
Green
58%
78%
Citrus
55%
58%
Woody
67%
57%
Aromatic
55%
Earthy
56%
55%
Fresh Spicy
52%
52%
Sweet
52%
Powdery
52%
Leather
51%
Ozonic
51%
Rose
50%
Floral shared
100%
100%
Green shared
81%
58%
Citrus shared
78%
55%
Woody shared
58%
67%
57%
Earthy shared
55%
56%
Fresh Spicy shared
55%
52%
52%
Powdery shared
52%
52%
51%
51%
50%

Performance

Sung Eau de Parfum Petale Noir Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Sung Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn Winter

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date

While some find it acceptable for the office, its strong sillage and potent nature mean it's better suited for evenings or formal events where it can truly shine without overwhelming. It's definitely not a sport scent, and its assertive character makes it less ideal for casual, close-quarter wear.

Petale Noir Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent projection and complex, sensual character make it rather unsuitable for the office, where subtlety is often preferred. However, many find its deep, evolving nature perfect for sophisticated date nights or formal events, though its floral freshness also lends itself to some casual wear depending on the season.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
91%
Olfactory
99%
Notes
90%
Accord
74%
Key Similarities

Both share Floral, Woody, Green accords and Hyacinth, Ylang-Ylang notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Sung Eau de Parfum
Petale Noir Eau de Parfum
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