Christian Dubois Inspired 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?
Unforgivable Women takes 3 of 4 categories.
Christian Dubois InspiredChoose it for a woody and earthy character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Unforgivable WomenChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Christian Dubois Inspired0/4
Unforgivable Women3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Unforgivable Women
- Sillage & projection
- Unforgivable Women
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Unforgivable Women
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Christian Dubois InspiredDilís ParfumUnforgivable WomenSean JohnWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.43/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 36%Had 9%Want 55%
3.79/ 5 · 677 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
71%Like
14%Ok
0%Dislike
14%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
30%Love
44%Like
3%Ok
23%Dislike
1%Hate
677 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityUnforgivable Women
SillageUnforgivable Women
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
earthy83%
mossy65%
aromatic48%
citrus30%
woody100%
powdery92%
fruity84%
citrus77%
earthy69%
fresh61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, earthy and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
GrapefruitBergamotPlum
Heart1 to 2 hours
Orange BlossomHazelnutJasmine
Base3 to 6 hours
CedarVetiverOakmossPatchouliAmber
Top
PearBitter OrangeAppleCassiaGrapefruitNeroliBergamot
Heart
JasmineFreesiaOrange BlossomVioletRoseCyclamenLily-of-the-Valley
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliIrisTonka BeanCedarVanillaAmberOakmoss
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Christian Dubois Inspired, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer0
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night100
Spring88
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#67,238
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#2,975
PerfumerDavid Apel
Launched—
Reviews146
Category winnerUnforgivable WomenHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotChristian Dubois Inspired by Dilís Parfum delivers a woody profile built on contrasting fruit, nutty accents, and forest floor elements. The opening pairs sharp grapefruit and bright bergamot with sweet plum flesh. Soon after, the scent shifts toward a richer core where toasted hazelnut mingles with floral orange blos…
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, Christian Dubois Inspired or Unforgivable Women?
Unforgivable Women takes 3 of 4 categories. Christian Dubois Inspired is rated 3.43/5 from 7 votes; Unforgivable Women is rated 3.79/5 from 677 votes. Choose Christian Dubois Inspired for a woody and earthy character. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Unforgivable Women for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Christian Dubois Inspired or Unforgivable Women?
Unforgivable Women lasts longest (Unforgivable Women 62/100, Christian Dubois Inspired 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Christian Dubois Inspired or Unforgivable Women?
Unforgivable Women projects furthest (Unforgivable Women 59/100, Christian Dubois Inspired 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Christian Dubois Inspired and Unforgivable Women smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, earthy and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Jasmine.
Is Christian Dubois Inspired or Unforgivable Women better for summer or winter?
Christian Dubois Inspired suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Christian Dubois Inspired and Unforgivable Women?
Christian Dubois Inspired has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Plum, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Hazelnut and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, 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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