Alfred Sung 1989 EDP

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Sung Homme

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Alfred Sung Sung Homme is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1989. Sung Homme opens with Caraway, Bergamot, Lemon, and Petitgrain, settles into a heart of Spicy Notes, Pine, Rose, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk, Leather, Cedar, and Sandalwood. Alfred Sung's Sung Homme carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

This one is a divisive gem. Sung Homme is a beast of an old-school clean fragrance; a blast of hyper-masculine, soapy nostalgia that you'll either adore for its undeniable character or recoil from as dated. It's not for the faint-hearted, but for those who get it, it's a steal.
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  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Clean
  • Classic
  • Masculine
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Sung Homme Eau de Parfum 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 Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its potent projection and intense, soapy character make it a bit much for intimate office or formal settings without very careful application. However, its clean, fresh profile makes it ideal for casual wear or after a workout, projecting a 'just showered' vibe for hours.

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

  • Bay laurel Laurus Nobilis Leaf Oil from Bay Leaf
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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 Homme opens with an invigorating, sharp green explosion of basil, juniper, and peppery spice, immediately setting a powerhouse, aromatic tone. Aldehydes push through, amplifying a rich, old-school soapiness, softened by a touch of rose and geranium. The dry down is a deeply woody, mossy affair, with leather, fir resin, and cedar providing a rugged, masculine depth that lingers for ages.

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