Fragrance comparison

B-Cool vs Unforgivable Black

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 99 ratings analysed

B-Cool

Police

3.7919 votes

Rank #44,952 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Unforgivable Black

Sean John

3.6880 votes

Rank #12,175 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Unforgivable Black takes 4 of 5 categories.

B-Cool
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Unforgivable Black
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear.

B-Cool1/5

Unforgivable Black4/5

Ratings & consensus: Unforgivable Black
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Unforgivable Black
Sillage & projection: Unforgivable Black
Value for money: B-Cool
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Unforgivable Black

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

B-CoolPolice

Unforgivable BlackSean John

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 33%Had 33%Want 35%

3.68/ 5 · 80 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerUnforgivable BlackRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

11%Love

74%Like

0%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

39%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

75 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityUnforgivable Black

SillageUnforgivable Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value60

Category winnerB-CoolBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

citrus77%

lavender65%

woody53%

green42%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

fresh spicy70%

rum60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match62%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

GrapefruitBasilPear

Heart

LavenderCardamomMarigold

Base

VetiverSandalwoodCashmere WoodTonka Bean

Top

Green MandarinGrapefruitTangerineSicilian LemonBergamotPearCardamomLavender

Heart

IrisBasilClary SageRosemary

Base

Coconut RumCashmere WoodAmberAustralian SandalwoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Basil, Pear and Lavender. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer89

Fall67

Winter56

Day100

Night11

Spring94

Summer100

Fall75

Winter100

Day100

Night95

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,952

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#12,175

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerUnforgivable BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Police B-Cool opens with a sharp burst of bitter grapefruit and green basil leaf, grounded by sweet pear. As the top notes quiet down, herbal lavender and warm cardamom step forward over a clean base of vetiver and sandalwood. It stays crisp, fresh, and lightweight, making it an easy pick for casual morning wear in wa…

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Unforgivable Black by Sean John is a woody aromatic fragrance built around a core of coconut rum and dry woods. It opens with a bright blast of green mandarin and grapefruit before settling into a warmer, more mysterious base. Best suited for evening wear or casual nights out, it offers a distinct profile that sits co…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, B-Cool or Unforgivable Black?

Unforgivable Black takes 4 of 5 categories. B-Cool is rated 3.79/5 from 19 votes; Unforgivable Black is rated 3.68/5 from 80 votes. Choose B-Cool for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Unforgivable Black for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, B-Cool or Unforgivable Black?

Unforgivable Black lasts longest (Unforgivable Black 67/100, B-Cool 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, B-Cool or Unforgivable Black?

Unforgivable Black projects furthest (Unforgivable Black 67/100, B-Cool 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do B-Cool and Unforgivable Black smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Basil, Pear and Lavender.

Is B-Cool or Unforgivable Black better for summer or winter?

B-Cool suits daytime wear; Unforgivable Black suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in B-Cool and Unforgivable Black?

B-Cool has top notes of Grapefruit, Basil and Pear, heart notes of Lavender, Cardamom and Marigold, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Cashmere Wood and Tonka Bean. Unforgivable Black has top notes of Green Mandarin, Grapefruit, Tangerine and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Iris, Basil, Clary Sage and Rosemary, a base of Coconut Rum, Cashmere Wood, Amber and Australian Sandalwood.