Fragrance comparison

Calyx vs Unforgivable Women

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,505 ratings analysed

Calyx

Clinique

3.80828 votes

Rank #31,995 TropicalFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Unforgivable Women

Sean John

3.79677 votes

Rank #2,886 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Unforgivable Women takes 4 of 7 categories.

Calyx
Choose it for a tropical and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Unforgivable Women
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.

Calyx2/7

Unforgivable Women4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CalyxClinique

Unforgivable WomenSean John

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 828 votes

Have 44%Had 22%Want 33%

3.79/ 5 · 677 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerCalyxRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

38%Like

6%Ok

20%Dislike

2%Hate

828 votes

30%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

23%Dislike

1%Hate

677 votes

Category winnerUnforgivable WomenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityUnforgivable Women

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value67

Category winnerUnforgivable WomenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

tropical100%

fruity92%

green84%

white floral77%

sweet69%

fresh61%

woody100%

powdery92%

fruity84%

citrus77%

earthy69%

fresh61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both fruity and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Green LeavesGuavaPassionfruitPapayaGrapefruitMangoMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 4 hours

Lily-of-the-ValleyFreesiaLilyMarigoldNeroliJasmineRose

Base3 to 6 hours

OakmossVetiverOrris RootSandalwood

Top

PearBitter OrangeAppleCassiaGrapefruitNeroliBergamot

Heart

JasmineFreesiaOrange BlossomVioletRoseCyclamenLily-of-the-Valley

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliIrisTonka BeanCedarVanillaAmberOakmoss

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lily-of-the-Valley, Freesia and Neroli. Durations are only published for Calyx, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring95

Summer100

Fall21

Winter10

Day100

Night16

Spring88

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCalyxMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex21

Women79

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,995

PerfumerSophia Grojsman

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,886

PerfumerDavid Apel

Launched—

Reviews146

Category winnerUnforgivable WomenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Calyx by Clinique is an energetic green and fruity floral perfume that balances tart tropical fruits with crisp botanical greens. Created by perfumer Sophia Grojsman, it opens with a vibrant burst of grapefruit, passionfruit, papaya, mango, and guava, tempered by crushed green leaves. The heart brings a clean bouquet …

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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, Calyx or Unforgivable Women?

Unforgivable Women takes 4 of 7 categories. Calyx is rated 3.80/5 from 828 votes; Unforgivable Women is rated 3.79/5 from 677 votes. Choose Calyx for a tropical and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Unforgivable Women for a woody and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Calyx or Unforgivable Women?

They last about the same: Unforgivable Women 62/100, Calyx 61/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Calyx or Unforgivable Women?

Projection is very close: Calyx 59/100, Unforgivable Women 59/100 for sillage.

Do Calyx and Unforgivable Women smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and fresh accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lily-of-the-Valley, Freesia and Neroli.

Is Calyx or Unforgivable Women better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Calyx and Unforgivable Women?

Calyx has top notes of Green Leaves, Guava, Passionfruit and Papaya, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Freesia, Lily and Marigold, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Orris Root 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.