Bleu Royal vs Unforgivable Women
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Bleu Royal takes 5 of 7 categories.
Bleu RoyalChoose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Unforgivable WomenChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Bleu Royal5/7
Unforgivable Women2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Bleu Royal
- Community sentiment
- Bleu Royal
- Longevity
- Bleu Royal
- Sillage & projection
- Bleu Royal
- Value for money
- Unforgivable Women
- Versatility
- Bleu Royal
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Unforgivable Women
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Bleu RoyalPrincesse Marina De BourbonUnforgivable WomenSean JohnWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.03/ 5 · 130 votes
Have 36%Had 20%Want 44%
3.79/ 5 · 677 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
Category winnerBleu RoyalRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
44%Like
2%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate
130 votes
30%Love
44%Like
3%Ok
23%Dislike
1%Hate
677 votes
Category winnerBleu RoyalMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBleu Royal
SillageBleu Royal
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerUnforgivable WomenBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
white floral92%
powdery84%
patchouli77%
floral69%
citrus61%
woody100%
powdery92%
fruity84%
citrus77%
earthy69%
fresh61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
BergamotOrange BlossomApple
Heart2 to 3 hours
JasmineVioletLotus
Base4 to 6 hours
PatchouliAmberSandalwood
Top
PearBitter OrangeAppleCassiaGrapefruitNeroliBergamot
Heart
JasmineFreesiaOrange BlossomVioletRoseCyclamenLily-of-the-Valley
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliIrisTonka BeanCedarVanillaAmberOakmoss
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange Blossom, Apple and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Bleu Royal, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring53
Summer26
Fall91
Winter100
Day64
Night100
Spring88
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerBleu RoyalMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#15,539
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews11
Overall rank#2,979
PerfumerDavid Apel
Launched—
Reviews146
Category winnerUnforgivable WomenHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBleu Royal by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a woody floral fragrance that combines crisp fruit with powdery florals and an earthy, resinous base. It opens with bright bergamot, fresh apple, and sweet orange blossom, giving the start a clean and vibrant profile. As the initial brightness settles, powdery violet and wa…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Bleu Royal or Unforgivable Women?
Bleu Royal takes 5 of 7 categories. Bleu Royal is rated 4.03/5 from 130 votes; Unforgivable Women is rated 3.79/5 from 677 votes. Choose Bleu Royal for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Unforgivable Women for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Bleu Royal or Unforgivable Women?
Bleu Royal lasts longest (Bleu Royal 69/100, Unforgivable Women 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bleu Royal or Unforgivable Women?
Bleu Royal projects furthest (Bleu Royal 66/100, Unforgivable Women 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bleu Royal and Unforgivable Women smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Apple and Jasmine.
Is Bleu Royal or Unforgivable Women better for summer or winter?
For summer, Bleu Royal is the stronger pick. For winter, Bleu Royal is the stronger pick. Bleu Royal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bleu Royal and Unforgivable Women?
Bleu Royal has top notes of Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Apple, heart notes of Jasmine, Violet and Lotus, a base of Patchouli, Amber and Sandalwood. 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.
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