Sung Eau de Toilette vs Unique Eau de Parfum

Sung

Edt	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	M
1986	Year	1986
£	Price Tier	£

Unique

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sung

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 - Unique

A budget take on Sung by Alfred Sung. The green galbanum-and-citrus opening, clean white-floral heart and mossy-woody base capture the original's crisp, elegant character, though the dupe wears flatter and skin-closer - the tenacious vintage depth is softened into something simpler.

Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus	14%	7%
Floral	40%	27%
Fruity	4%	6%
Green	12%	19%
Sweet	21%	19%
Warm	5%	9%
Woody	9%	13%
Earthy	9%	11%
Animalic	7%	5%
Fresh	14%	13%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Sung EdT

Unique EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Galbanum 14% vs 25%

Bergamot 12% vs 20%

Only in Sung

Hyacinth 21% Ylang-Ylang 16% Lemon 12% Orange 12% Mandarin 11%

Only in Unique

Green 22% Peach 18% Coriander 15%

Shared Notes

Carnation 14% vs 14%

Rose 11% vs 17%

Only in Sung

Jasmine 19% Lily Of The Valley 18% Osmanthus 14% Iris 13% Orchid 11%

Only in Unique

Orange Blossom 19% Hyacinth 18% Ylang-Ylang 16% Orris 15%

Shared Notes

Oakmoss 15% vs 13%

Vetiver 14% vs 12%

Musk 13% vs 12%

Sandalwood 13% vs 13%

Amber 13% vs 12%

Vanilla 12% vs 11%

Only in Sung

Orange Blossom 17%

Only in Unique

Cedar 14% Tolu Balsam 10%

Accords

Sung Unique

100%

Floral

80%

94%

White Floral

81%

Green

70%

78%

Citrus

45%

58%

Woody

55%

57%

Aromatic

55%

Earthy

55%

Fresh Spicy

52%

Sweet

52%

Powdery

45%

Floral shared

100%

80%

White Floral

94%

Green shared

81%

70%

Citrus shared

78%

45%

Woody shared

58%

55%

Aromatic shared

57%

55%

Earthy

55%

Fresh Spicy

55%

Sweet

52%

Powdery shared

52%

45%

Performance

Sung Unique

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Intimate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Sung

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.

Unique