Chivalry vs Unforgivable Women
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.
ChivalryChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Unforgivable WomenChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Chivalry3/7
Unforgivable Women3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Unforgivable Women
- Community sentiment
- Chivalry
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Unforgivable Women
- Value for money
- Chivalry
- Versatility
- Chivalry
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Unforgivable Women
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ChivalryAjmalUnforgivable WomenSean JohnWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.80/ 5 · 68 votes
Have 50%Had 17%Want 32%
3.79/ 5 · 677 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
Category winnerUnforgivable WomenRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate24%Love
50%Like
21%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
62 votes
30%Love
44%Like
3%Ok
23%Dislike
1%Hate
677 votes
Category winnerChivalryMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageUnforgivable Women
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerChivalryBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic91%
citrus83%
fresh spicy74%
earthy65%
white floral56%
woody100%
powdery92%
fruity84%
citrus77%
earthy69%
fresh61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and earthy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrapefruitBergamotGardeniaPink Pepper
Heart
GeraniumFreesiaJasmineRose
Base
VetiverCedarOakmossPatchouli
Top
PearBitter OrangeAppleCassiaGrapefruitNeroliBergamot
Heart
JasmineFreesiaOrange BlossomVioletRoseCyclamenLily-of-the-Valley
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliIrisTonka BeanCedarVanillaAmberOakmoss
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Freesia and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer85
Fall78
Winter35
Day100
Night63
Spring88
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerChivalryMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#16,701
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#3,033
PerfumerDavid Apel
Launched—
Reviews146
Category winnerUnforgivable WomenHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAjmal Chivalry is a crisp, modern woody aromatic that opens with grapefruit and bergamot, sharpened by pink pepper. A clean floral heart (geranium, freesia, jasmine, rose, gardenia) keeps it polished rather than loud. As it dries down, vetiver, cedar, patchouli and a touch of oakmoss give a fresh, outdoorsy finish. It…
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, Chivalry or Unforgivable Women?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Chivalry is rated 3.80/5 from 68 votes; Unforgivable Women is rated 3.79/5 from 677 votes. Choose Chivalry for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Unforgivable Women for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Chivalry or Unforgivable Women?
They last about the same: Chivalry 62/100, Unforgivable Women 62/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Chivalry or Unforgivable Women?
Unforgivable Women projects furthest (Unforgivable Women 59/100, Chivalry 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Chivalry and Unforgivable Women smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and earthy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Freesia and Jasmine.
Is Chivalry or Unforgivable Women better for summer or winter?
For summer, Chivalry is the stronger pick. For winter, Unforgivable Women is the stronger pick. Chivalry suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Chivalry and Unforgivable Women?
Chivalry has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Gardenia and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Geranium, Freesia, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Oakmoss and Patchouli. 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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