Fragrance comparison

Black Extreme vs Unforgivable Women

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 715 ratings analysed

4 wins

Black Extreme

Everlast

4.0538 votes

Rank #32,612 AmberFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Unforgivable Women

Sean John

3.79677 votes

Rank #2,889 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Extreme takes 4 of 7 categories.

Black Extreme
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Unforgivable Women
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Black Extreme4/7

Unforgivable Women3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black ExtremeEverlast

Unforgivable WomenSean John

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 54%Had 30%Want 16%

3.79/ 5 · 677 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerBlack ExtremeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

47%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

5%Hate

38 votes

30%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

23%Dislike

1%Hate

677 votes

Category winnerBlack ExtremeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityUnforgivable Women

SillageUnforgivable Women

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value67

Category winnerBlack ExtremeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

vanilla77%

fresh69%

woody61%

woody100%

powdery92%

fruity84%

citrus77%

earthy69%

fresh61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both fruity, woody and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PearAppleLemonBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

Ozonic notesFalse JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyLavender

Base4-6 hrs

Tonka BeanAmberCedarSandalowoodPatchouli

Top

PearBitter OrangeAppleCassiaGrapefruitNeroliBergamot

Heart

JasmineFreesiaOrange BlossomVioletRoseCyclamenLily-of-the-Valley

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliIrisTonka BeanCedarVanillaAmberOakmoss

InformationalShared notesPear, Apple, Bergamot and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Black Extreme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring95

Summer86

Fall100

Winter52

Day100

Night64

Spring88

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBlack ExtremeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex12

Women0

Casual 40%Work 30%Date 18%Party 13%

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,612

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,889

PerfumerDavid Apel

Launched—

Reviews146

Category winnerUnforgivable WomenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Everlast Black Extreme hits the air with a crisp blast of tart lemon, green apple, and juicy pear. It is immediate and punchy. You get a brisk three-minute surge of perfumer alcohol before the fruity top notes settle down into an airy heart of lavender and ozonic florals. As body heat warms the blend, sweet tonka bean…

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Unforgivable Women by Sean John is a complex, woody, and powdery floral fragrance released in 2007. It centers on an intricate layering of pear, bitter orange, and neroli over a deep base of sandalwood and amber. This versatile scent performs well during the transition from summer to autumn, offering a balanced, non-s…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Black Extreme or Unforgivable Women?

Black Extreme takes 4 of 7 categories. Black Extreme is rated 4.05/5 from 38 votes; Unforgivable Women is rated 3.79/5 from 677 votes. Choose Black Extreme for a amber and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Unforgivable Women for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Black Extreme or Unforgivable Women?

Unforgivable Women lasts longest (Unforgivable Women 62/100, Black Extreme 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Extreme or Unforgivable Women?

Unforgivable Women projects furthest (Unforgivable Women 59/100, Black Extreme 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Extreme and Unforgivable Women smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and fresh accords. Common notes include Pear, Apple, Bergamot and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Black Extreme or Unforgivable Women better for summer or winter?

For summer, Black Extreme is the stronger pick. For winter, Unforgivable Women is the stronger pick. Black Extreme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Extreme and Unforgivable Women?

Black Extreme has top notes of Pear, Apple, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Ozonic notes, False Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Lavender, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber, Cedar and Sandalowood. Unforgivable Women has top notes of Pear, Bitter Orange, Apple and Cassia, heart notes of Jasmine, Freesia, Orange Blossom and Violet, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Iris and Tonka Bean.