Alfred Sung 1986 EDT

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Alfred Sung Sung is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1986. Sung opens with Hyacinth, Bergamot, Lemon, and Orange, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Iris, and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Orange Blossom, and Sandalwood. Alfred Sung's Sung carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Sophisticated
  • Classic
  • Elegant
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Sung Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall Winter

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

Best 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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Sung opens with a vibrant, almost aggressive blast of hyacinth and zesty citrus, immediately commanding attention. This green-tinged freshness quickly gives way to a colossal heart of white florals, dominated by jasmine and lily of the valley, with hints of spicy carnation and powdery iris adding depth. The dry down mellows into a sophisticated blend of oakmoss, vetiver, and creamy sandalwood, softened by amber and a whisper of vanilla, leaving a lasting, elegant trail.

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