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Alex Traper – :
This frag is by far IMHO one the best classic aromatic fougere from the 70’s & 80’s. This zesty green, lathery, spicy barbershop concoction does not smell dated whatsoever unlike Paco Rabanne PH and Azzaro PH. Also the longevity and sillage are monstrous even with the new formulation again unlike said above frags which on my skin are below average. A super-clean, crispy- fresh, robust manly all year around frag with a super dirt cheap price tag…how can you possibly go wrong picking this juice up.
WASA – :
Wow this bluish purple juice is AWESOME! Yet another blind buy and happy that I did. So what I get from this is straight up Irish Spring soap mixed with Polo Green on the dry down. If you want a mega strong soap scent, look no further.
BiofVoineef – :
The fragrance is challenging to the nose.What sets Alfred Sung ang Quorum apart from say Paco Rabanne PH and Kouros is the piercing pine and other green notes which continues till dry down.Powerhouse scents have piercing opening but have a mellow oakmoss ,lavender and musk based beautiful dry down.Take Paco Rabanne PH and Kouros for example.They have one of the best dry downs.
Sung homme is piercingly loud and continues to be so till dry down.Therefore the dislike.
In the dydown with my skin chemistry it turns pungent and like concoction of chemicals.Its like a cheap green soap they provide in cheap hotels.No compliment factor at all and the longevity is ok with 8 hours with ok sillage.
Hard to like.
mds12 – :
The “cleanest” fragrance I have ever smelled. It’s as if you’ve taken a shower with Irish Spring soap, and didn’t rinse too well. With that being said…I love it. It lasts, projects, and smells soooo fresh. I only picked this up because it was on clearance at Marshall’s for $8. I’m so glad I did.
matveev2305 – :
A great fragrance!
Opens with a similar scent as Quorum and ends with a dry down that’s reminds me of Tuscany Uomo
I applied 4 sprays, two on my neck and two on my wrists and it was more than sufficient to create a nice scent bubble
Longevity is excellent, 8 hours minimum
Sillage is strong for 2 to 3 hours however even after 8 hours, I can still catch an occasional whiff in the air.
If you own this fragrance, Quorum is really redundant.
In my opinion its Quorum lite, a more user friendly fragrance that is ideal for all occasions and seasons.
sanitarka – :
I have the blue liquid bottle, 2017 batch as i checked. I don’t get the grand projection or longevity everyone is talking about, 6 hours for me, but its sufficient, no complaints there.
My gripe is with the scent itself, although there are like 26 notes listed in the database, the fragrance becomes very polarizing after half hour or so. All i get is pine and fir trees, endless pine……
However the barbershop vibe indeed is very endearing! A number of members have likened this to Irish soap, an accurate comparison as any i would say
Femedydroma – :
I agree in part with the last comment re Tuscany. For me the similarity is upon first application where the likeness is palpable. I purchased 100 ml EDT (the blue coloured one) and anticipate further buys. This was a blind purchase and my first from SUNG. There is a woodsy, spicy depth with an undercurrent of soap and possibly some amber. Good dry down with Vetiver and oakmoss emerging. A room-filler if applied heavily. Receives positive comments even after some hours. For me less of a summer scent despite some floral notes including Carnation. Worth the money.
Aleksandere567 – :
This to me smells extremely similar to Tuscany per uomo when it dries down.
zxdx1 – :
Love this classic cologne. As others have said smells a lot like Irish Spring Soap, not exactly to my nose, but a lot alike for sure. It’s a perfect cologne for after an evening shower and shave when you want to relax at night and maybe watch a little TV with your better half. Can be worn anytime of the year. It’s not going to wow the ladies, but when it comes to smelling clean and manly, few fragrances can compete. It’s one of a few fragrances I purchased a backup bottle.
Note: If you can try to get the original formulation known as “The purple beast.” The juice is a light purple. Stay clear from the bottles with blue juice which is the latest formulation and weaker. I have both and the purple is at least 3 times stronger and lasts much longer.
dodeisonsiste – :
A gorgeous soapy aldehydic juice. Lasts a while and projects too. If you want to smell clean, get this, it’s a classic and lovely.
bond001976 – :
I like it Sung Homme. The photos at the top. The main one shows
purple juice, the smaller one to the right shows blue.
My bottle has blue in it.
It reminds of Quorum and others of that piney-ish ilk.
I’m not getting any soap but some flowers are coming through.
Considering what it is, along with the respectable price, I
wouldn’t be without it in my collection.
serqei1407 – :
I just had to order a bottle a few years back since it made so many favorite cheapies lists. What the heck…it’s inexpensive! Anyway, I’ll just echo comments made by @TheNewEra and so many others, and add my two-cents.
To me, Sung Homme is a classic 80s era aromatic power-cologne. You know the type: lots of notes and accords consisting of various woods, spices, floral, aldehydes and leather, add a smidgen of carnation and rose, and top of off with a healthy dose of oakmoss. In this case, oakmoss along with a lot of pine needles and Mr. Bubble bubble bath flakes. Sounds a bit chaotic, but it works and it works well as I find Sung Homme to be a pleasant/polished masculine aromatic-soapy-spicy scent.
I don’t detect discernible notes in this fragrance as much as I experience waves of aromatic, spicy and piney-soapy accords, in large doses, and not much else. Sung Homme performs very-well; lasts 12+ hours on my skin and projects above-average. It’s a bit old-school so it will not be universally liked but, to me, it doesn’t feel the least bit dated, and it’s just a very nice clean/soapy scent.
Do I wish to smell soapy/mossy every day? No, but I do enjoy smelling “Old School” occasionally and find this one to be perfectly suited for an office environment. While I cannot recommend this one as a blind-buy (even at its low price) it’s worth checking-out if you’re looking for a low-cost fougere.
Bald1981 – :
To me this one is a pass. It reminds me of the smell of a bathroom from when I was a child. Not in a bad way just like the type of freshener I smelt and that isnt exactly the kind of thing I want to smell like all day.
JavyGophaph – :
I think fans of Chanel Platinum Egoiste may appreciate this fragrance.
baracuta – :
Irish Spring Soap in the opening for sure. But the dry down reminds me of a cheaper clone of Amouage Reflection Man. This is definitely one of those scents you apply 1 hour before leaving the house. I like it: soapy, herbal, with a light pepper note. Yeah its dated only because no one makes scents like this anymore.
dosia – :
This smells exactly like Irish Spring soap but as a fragrance that lasts for hours. I mean it’s uncanny how they managed to make the exact same scent as Irish Spring soap into a fragrance. On my skin I get a bit of bay leaf as well as a masculine rose on the drydown, so it’s also more complex than simple Irish Spring soap as well. It also smells really similar to an air freshener my mom used to use in her car (I think it’s called “Dr. Marcus Ocean Breeze”), and I love the scent of that so I’m elated I found a fragrance with the same scent profile. It’s a very green and soapy fragrance (the blue juice colour is misleading) and I’m a huge fan of the scent. It sort of smells like a better version of Lacoste Essential (which was good but too sweet due to its feminine rose note). I can’t really detect individual notes too much but I would say it’s like slightly spicy soap with a hint of sweet green notes. I do detect the scent of fresh grass (perhaps that’s the galbanum) and bay leaf though, along with something that smells like tomato leaf, as well as basil and sage. There is a very small hint of lemony tartness as well. It starts off sweeter and then dries down into the exact scent of Irish Spring soap with almost no difference; it’s uncanny. The whole thing has a sort of ’80’s vibe to it as well. Longevity is strong with moderate projection. Overall a gem of a fragrance and for really cheap too as this can be found for under $20 for 100 ml. Bottle design and the blue juice inside are both interesting touches as well.
5/5
Senya1812 – :
I just never understood the whole age or dated comments about scents.This may have been from the late 80s but it still kicks ass. It’s a beastly soapy,woody fresh scent that simply cant be beat for $15. I dare say that the majority who give bad reviews to powerful manly scents are mostly into the aquatics that have flooded the market these days and havent really found their nose. Hey though it’s all about what you like and I love this!
Mehhn330Diobtetty – :
I sampled this one, im 27 years old. This fragrance is for men that are 40+. Glad i sampled it.
Sanchous – :
10 bucks in TJ Maxx can’t beat it!
raibek – :
It’s gotta be the oakmoss. What else in the list of ingredients could possibly make an EDT concentration last and project like a Parfum Extrait?
This scent is not what you would call beautiful, but there is such an intelligence in the blending, that you almost have to call the entire concept a thing of beauty.
Sung Homme is easily in my top five most masculine fragrances of all time. Not just because of its strength, but the scent oozes machismo of a different era.
I reach for this in cooler weather casual situations without even thinking. Too strong for work, but great for the outdoors.
You kinda wanna think: “they don’t make ’em like this anymore” but then you realize in fact they do. This is still in production and can be had on the cheap.
I appreciate this fragrance very much, and while I did say it wasn’t beautiful, it is very soothing and extremely pleasant.
It is a soapy, peppery bomb and highly recommended.
burey22 – :
A scent that can’t be denied. Fresh meeting masculinity at the top of Mount Everest. Wear it to be different, get noticed and feel good!
tezin31rus – :
A cool and breezy day like today is perfect for Sung Homme. Magic happens when this scent gets caught on a cool breeze.
4071983 – :
I wanted to like this as I do enjoy some classic scents and when I heard that this smells like Irish Spring I was especially excited.
Unfortunately I didn’t like this and my girlfriend didn’t really care for it either as she said it reminded her of the original polo green fragrance. To describe the smell it has a horrible synthetic, cheap soapy opening that eventually dries down to a slightly smoother more tolerable version of the opening. This has potential but there’s too many notes clashing together and maybe if this was simplified and the sharpness was smoothed out by maybe some vanilla this may have been ok. It also smells dates but even from the 80s and there were way better options then this.
Performance on this is amazing though for a cheapie ! This lasts on me 16-24 hours and projects great with even just 1 spray. (Sidenote— 1-2 sprays is more than enough with this as it’s very strong and very sharp)
Overall rating— 6 out of 10 ! I’m not a fan of this scent but for the price I really can’t complain as I have smelled worse scents for way more money
артем17п – :
I blind bought this as it was so cheap. To me it smells almost identical to Giorgio Red for Men. They have many notes in common so unsurprising there. It is a MASSIVE smell and lasts ages on skin an clothes. A little goes a long way. It makes a decent room fragrance too. The initial blast is horrid and the notes are fighting with each other like folks at Black Friday sales. Give it half an hour and it dries down to a simple soapy fragrance, very clean smelling and linear and perfectly pleasant an unoffensive. I would probably wear this often if it wasn’t for the initial nastiness which literally makes me recoil.
NoriPoist – :
The opening is Irish Spring soap; the rest, something else. I smell 80s, moth balls in a wood cabinet, cinnamon, cigarette smoke, leather, oak moss, grandpa with gray hair coiffed with greasy pomade. It has a league of its own. Not my type, but can be definitely worn gorgeously by a man with beautiful face and perfect physique; any other–nope!
Bdfy555 – :
Got this as a gift from someone who gave it to someone ungrateful. I’m the same! Haha, but I used to spray this as a kid(maybe 7, 8?) on cards in the defunct Robinson’s dept store in my city eons ago. Now, I like the throwback scent…for bed! LMAO, ya would never subject others to smell this dated 80’s seedy gigolo smell. It often makes me feel queasy when i smell it on others.
ал37мих – :
Sorry but Sung Homme is just Irish spring in a bottle that gets worse after you put it on. It fills a room too so not subtle at all. I got an instant headache and won’t buy blind again for that reason. My bad. Just horrible. Only positive thing is the purple colour. But man this is so synthetic and soapy. Buy anything else before this.
hjhj – :
yeah i smell nutmeg but the dry down is leather and oakmoss for sure.i can make out the rose in the opening quite easily.its a white soap scent that gives me a headache but i like it very much.
Moloscove – :
Something in this does not agree with me (could be the aldehyde). I kinda get the soapy fresh vibe, but mostly I get super strong mossy wood, pine needles, and pepper: Instant headache and nausea. I want to like it, but for know it’s just too much. Definitely a mature fragrance with great performance.
Let my brother smell it and he said it was fine and just smelled like fresh soap. So, maybe it’s just me.
npnj – :
“I want that purple stuff.”- Dave Chappelle
Sung Homme is just soapy brilliance! I love this scent and yes I got caught up in the very deserved hype. Aside from the affordability and incredible longevity, ASH has an incredible scent. First of all, yes, there is a strong resemblance to Irish Spring and it is nostalgically AMAZING! There are so many notes, I won’t even try to break them down. ASH is well blended and doesn’t veer into anything too synthetic in my opinion. All we get is a green, herbaceous, spicy, soapy scent that lasts. ASH has a real creaminess to it, which makes this scent even soapier in a great way (think bar of soap, I mean it)! This scent ticks all the boxes, it is fresh, sweet, spicy and masculine. ASH is a scent for guys in their late twenties and up (I do not get an overly mature vibe with this one) If you love fougeres or soapy barbershop style fragrances then give this a try. Next time you look through your bottles for what to wear, you too might be saying; “I want that purple stuff.”
Wanted565656 – :
Huge smile on my face right now. I found this while scouring the cologne shelf at Marshall’s. It was a definite blind-buy. And at $6.99, I really didn’t care if it turned out lousy. Well, turns out this is exactly what I’ve been searching for. An old-school, barber shop fragrance that isn’t overpowering or obnoxious. This is it. The scent takes me back to the 80’s, going to the barber shop with my Dad and getting spritzed with cologne after a fine haircut. Yes it’s a little soapy/shave creamy, but if you dig deeper, there are some pleasant green, spicy and cedar notes in there. Very masculine and performance is above average. If these are qualities you’re looking for to add to your collection, give this a try. On the plus side, the purple juice looks retro and stands out among all the others in my cabinet.
Grade: B+
yrgmumiupxp9 – :
Love a good soapy frag, so I had to get me a bottle of this widely respected, inexpensive ultra-violet coloured juice.
Gotta say, I like it quite a lot. And the more I wear it, the more depth it reveals as a scent.
Lots of comparisons here to a few old-school bangers, especially Quorum.
For me, Sung Homme is more closely related to Paco Rabanne Pour Homme. I’m not saying they smell the same, but they share a lot in common in terms of freshness, soapiness, performance and their overall character.
Yep, I can see this one climbing further up my list of faves as we get further acquainted.
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Update: September 2017
For the ultra-low purchase price of about $US8.00, I had to get a 50ml bottle to satisfy my curiosity.
Final verdict: Gone off this completely. It’s harsh, unsophisticated and monotonous. Relegated to air freshner duties in my bathroom.
oleguhast – :
Irish Spring amplified to an EDT. It is masculine, fresh and clean. It is so cheap it is a sin not to have it in your wardrobe (100 ML less than $10). I want to point out, although similar in style, it does not have the musky/meaty quality that Quorum has and in my opinion that’s a good thing. This is much better.
4lon – :
If cleanliness is next to Godliness then this fragrance is divine. Personally I don’t get the whole Irish Spring or Zest thing, but that’s my nose. On me it’s very clean, floral and masculine with monster performance. When I wear it I often hear “someone smells good” and sometimes strangers will just walk up and smell me. I do 2 light sprays on my neck, one on my wrist which I rub on the other and one light spray on my shirt. This gives me all day performance without being overpowering. This fragrance would be a great addition to anyones collection if you don’t already have it.
aleks70 – :
Wow. OK, where do I start with this one?
Sung Homme was on my radar for a while for a few reasons:
1) The collection of notes seemed unique to anything else I owned,
2) General consensus is that it performs very well,
3) It’s available at discount stores for killer value (3.4 oz for $10), and
4) Purple is my favorite color.
…okay, so that last one wasn’t so important, but needless to say I was eager to try this.
YES, the sillage and longevity are both well above average here. There’s no denying that. It’s interesting because for such a fresh scent (which doesn’t come across as synthetic at all, bravo!) this is one that I have to apply to my chest or wrist instead of my neck. The initial blast is freaking STRONG and definitely not something I was expecting.
Soapy? Sure, but I don’t think that’s a bad thing. It just smells good. I can’t imagine many people being offended by this for any reason other than just applying too much; it’s headache-inducing if more than one spray is used.
So because of the overall safety of the scent, I would say it’s pretty versatile…not the most well-rounded fragrance I’ve smelled, but far from a one-trick pony. It does smell a bit dated to me (I’m 23), but again, who cares? I own nothing that smells even remotely close to this, I got a lot of it for cheap, and its flawless performance means it’ll last me forever. Definitely a successful blind buy.
Aerohoplenerimrd – :
Initially, this smells like a dude who uses Irish Spring soap just got out of the shower and had a cigarette or maybe someone else in his apartment is smoking. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing! As the soapiness dies down it starts to seem more piney and musky.
Several hours later it has a natural-esque tobacco & honey scent.
Would be office friendly if you have a commute. If I missed an alarm and had to get to work for a meeting super-fast and couldn’t take a shower I would reach for the Sung Homme.
ghackg – :
Let me start off by saying that this is a hell of a fragrance. It’s strong, yet soft; it lasts, but it’s not overwhelming; it’s bold, yet understated; it’s linear, but complex. A lot of reviewers have described about the first 3 hours of this frag, but a fragrance that lasts as long as this does, I think, deserves a bit more description.
Sung Homme is unique, but it’s hard to review without comparing it to other fragrances that parts of it resemble. It opens up with a slightly bitter citrus and lavender blast with a touch of wood, which lasts about 10-20 minutes; it turns fresh soapy and woody with an occasional touch of floral and fir/spruce for the next 3-4 hours; it then remains a slightly sweet floral with soapy musk/oak moss and a slightly nondescript conifer note (pine/fir/spruce) which develops an incense-y note for the next 5-8+ hours.
There’s something familiar and comparable about it throughout its whole scent life, while it is unique at the same time; it has some of the greatest parts of some of the greatest fragrances:
It opens with some lavender-y/citrus-y similarities to Cool Water/Aspen; equally fresh, while being wholly different than both.
It maintains some “Irish Spring-like” musk-y/moss-y floral soapiness throughout, while not entirely conjuring a facsimile of Irish Spring.
It has some parallels to Quorum by Puig; without the darkness, dirtiness, and maturity of Quorum’s leather, tobacco, and Quorum’s heavy floral-y musk that turn an über-macho fragrance into Eau De nursing home. Sung Homme is floral without going full old lady.
Finally, some notes can be compared to Old School Mediterranean conifer fragrances like Pino/Agua Brava/A.D. Selva, but without the abysmal lasting power; not on the whole, but parts of it like the conifer and old-school new leather scent.
It’s a great fragrance with several notes that take turns and play well with each other. It’s going for a great price, even for a blind-buy. You can’t go wrong, and even if you don’t like it you could do a whole lot worse.
**UPDATE**
I’ve gotten several compliments, albeit mostly from older women, but still compliments. My wife, who is incredibly fickle about fragrances, has had zero complaints; and it made my father in-law sneeze about 4 hours after applying, although he didn’t say anything about cologne.
avklim – :
Like a world class sprinter with bronchitis, this starts out promising, but soon falls flat on its #%!. As many have pointed out, it smells nearly identical to Irish Spring soap. The original green bar, that is. This disappears after about five minutes though and you’re left with….I don’t even know. Smells like a rather rank artificial carrot to me even though no carrot note is listed in the pyramid. It smells very nice initially, but dries down to something that puts me in the mind of what Mr. Rogers closet full of sweaters would smell like after not being opened for about 30 years. No. Just….no.
iwr243bedyWelty – :
This is DEFINITELY a “spray and walk into the mist”.. Do not directly spray yourself with this cologne. This cologne is beaughtiful in SMALL DOSES. Trust me. Its cloying and disgusting if overdone…
Just spray and walk into the mist once or twice ..
It’s a lot like z14 or a sans patchouli polo green. It is nothing like quorum in my opinion..
By the way, This smells nice on skin.. Not on clothes in my opinion
vhv851elipseskism – :
This fragrance comes off as both aggressive and soft at the same time. It is very very strong and lasts a long time on my skin. I was a bit confused when I smelled this because a lot of people seem to compare this to Irish Spring or a soapy smell. There might be a hint of irish Spring, but I don’t think it smells like soap, more just clean (specifically clean shaven).
It definitely has a vibe similar to Halston z-14 but a bit more modern and aggressive. I would characterize this as a barber shop smell of sorts, which I do like. There is to a definite season I recommend wearing this in. I wear it in the summer because I needed a scent for the summer (I actually have NO true summer scents), but this might work better in the fall of winter.
Longevity: 9.5
Projection: 9
Sillage: 8
Scent: 7
Aeromadrand – :
I wore this last night on one arm and prada Amber on the other. Squeaky clean was not the word and I felt fantastic!
Outcaster – :
Listen folks…..if you like a powerful soapy fragrance that lasts, well this is it! Sung Homme is just great.
vic31 – :
It is similar to Quorum by Antonio Puig to my nose.However, it is more refind,with better smell and projection.Current formultion of Quorum is weak and not long lasting.This stuff is very potent with super strong projection so one can not afford to be trigger happy.4-5 sprays on chest are good enough for 10 hours with very good projection and Sillage for 4-5 hours.This will never offend any one but will announce your presence loudly.It is one of the best powerhouse fragrances out there, and it hasn’t been spoiled by any reformulations till date.This classic provides you the clean and soapy vibe throught out the journey.It is a rich, complex full bodied fragrance with some old fashioned aldehyde.Very resonable price tag for which one will never repent but not for the boys who love coolwater.In my opinion, this is a masterpiece, even in it’s current formulation.Floral and soapy, the overall character is pretty reserved despite its relatively strong presence.Absolutely love this crisp, fresh fragrance, especially after 30 minutes or so.A must buy for those who like fresh,clean,and long lasting power house perfumes.I always feel clean and sophisticated when I wear thisas i feel that it is floral, woody, and still quite soapy.My rating for this gem-
Scent 9/10
Sillage 10/10
Projection 9/10
Longevity 10/10
rolandx6 – :
This isn’t that amazing, but it is very nice for a cheapie, and it has real manly ooomph!
For an inexpensive perfume, it projects well and lasts nicely, it smells quite nice and manly, and this is better than many expensive perfumes.
Good job Canadian-Korean designer Alfred Sung!
Score: 79.5%
Proverbs 27:9
oplosder – :
The first bottle I got of this off a certain shady auction site was horrible. It smelled like chemicals and hot plastic. Some time later I picked up another bottle and I like it a lot.
Definitely soapy. Not the luxurious, expensive french soap effect of Prada Infusion D’homme. This is more a cheap bar of soap like Irish Spring as many are describing. That doesn’t sound very appealing but there’s something about this that I really enjoy.
It is quite strong so you need to be careful with application.
It’s from 1989 and it smells dated to me so if you hate vintage fragrances, avoid this.
porhunov 2011 – :
The good news is that Sung Homme literally smells like Irish spring soap. As a lover of soapy scents, Sung Homme is clean, masculine and has a very prominent soapy accord over a fougere structure. A simple classic fragrance done right.
The bad news is that it has a harsh metallic element that is abrasive. I personally cannot wear this fragrance because of this sharpness. I do not know whether this roughness is a feature of the composition itself or due to the ingredient quality. While a more refined version would have been much appreciated, I have to look elsewhere given its current incarnation.
If one loves masculine soapiness and can deal with a bit crudeness, look no further. Adequate sillage and tenacity.
Excellent idea, perhaps good enough execution, but surely not good enough ingredients.
2.5/5 (neutral)
Jencepymn – :
Found Sung Homme on clearance @Marshalls for $6/100ml. Since I have been getting into old school scents lately I figured why not? This juice has got to be half way decent to still be on the shelves today.
Initial Impressions: The box design is black with silver outlines and looks way more modern than most old school scents on the market today. Very simple but effective packaging. The bottle design puts a time stamp on this juice. Very 80s type bottle but the juice inside is a beautiful purple hue. I would be pleased if any modern scents came in that color
Scent: The opening is loud with burst of mashed up notes. Only thing that is obvious is the pine. Once the juice settles you get a soapy pine mix. Very masculine and inline with many 70s and 80s powerhouse scents. The drydown is equally soapy and woody. The drydown reminds me heavily of Halston Z-14 minus the bold citrus. This lack of heavy citrus makes Sung Homme my favorite pick between that & Z-14 though both are great. Sung Homme isn’t overly unique compared to those from the same genre & time period but a lovely masculine scent at a budget friendly price point. If you are into old school scents then this is blind buy worthy. Definitely suited for the mature crowd. I find SH to be versatile as well. I can see this as a causal/work/formal scent for winter, spring, summer evenings, & fall based on New England climate.
Performance: Very good performance especially considering the price. I can imagine that SH in its earliest carnation was a beast mode scent. I get 7-8 hours of longevity, 1 hour of bold projection, & after that you get a subtle but noticeable projection for 5 hours or so before becoming a skin scent.
Rating: While I would definitely chose a modern scent over this any day of the week because of my age, for what it is SH is a solid 4 out of 5. Had I been an adult in the 80s I wouldve definitely worn this juice. I do find myself reaching for SH when I am just hanging around the house but it is just too dated for me to wear out.
Elevoriinvilt – :
“Pleasurably Purple!” A delightfully unique and refreshing fragrance. It reveals all of its aromatic elements in a single stoke. Cleverly woodsy but superbly soapy throughout its sillage.
nerdymazzx – :
I am wearing Quorum today. It reminds me of this scent. I think of this as Quorum Purple. They’re both nearly equally good. They evoke slightly different moods. But they’re both in the same room.
adamesin – :
This is a smack you in the face 80s power house. It is strong and clinging, embraces you completely. Freash sparkling soap with a musky soul. A keeper for a flashback to a time when scents had a punch.
DJ-Evgen – :
This is a barbasol shaving cream scent, dated. For that business man, suit and tie type. It is too “republican-like” or old-school for me. For my likes I would rate it a 6 out of 10, but for the right kind of man it could very well be rated between 8 and 10.
TreridefT – :
I had this one many a moons ago and just recently bought a new bottle. It is just as I remember, nothing has changed, imo, silage is heavy and it lasts a long time. I absolutely enjoy this fragrance it is a classic, in the same category as POLO Green and Drakkar. Is it dated???? I would say no, it is ever so acceptable today as it was back then. It is a new smell, especially for the up and comer fragrance wearers who would like something different than the aquatics that populate the scene. Try this one again or for the first time, I think you’ll be surprised.
Update: 35+ lady complemented me on the cologne I was wearing, she asked if it was a new scent, she was surprised that it was 20 years on the market. Like stated up above, it’s new to some, classic to others.
Рик – :
Strong, lasts a lot, soapy, clean scent. Reminds me of Paglieri’s felce azzurra shower gels.
Do I think it’s bad because it’s linear and soapy?
Not at all.
Why?
Because:
-I do not have anything similar to this in my collection
-performs like a beast
-Bottle will last you long (1-2 sprays is enough)
-really cheap
-versatile
-I doubt someone dislikes soap smell, and I believe soap manufacturers did their research what people like. Thats why so many soaps smell similar
-Fresh, “out of the shower” scent
-Perfect for casual activities. Unlike other scents for those occasions, with Sung you will project nicely saying “Im here and I smell clean and fresh”
w08060632801 – :
Is the $10 bottle at Ross tempting you? Well, unless you want to smell like strong Irish Spring, forget about it.
It doesn’t smell “bad” it just smells like a boring, linear soap bomb. One spritz might be appropriate for an old guy who doesn’t wear cologne but a few times a year… aside from that, even the most entry-level perfumista would get bored with this extremely quickly. I can think of two dozen other “80s powerhouses” I’d choose over this.
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