Christopher Dicas Eau de Parfum vs Unforgivable Black
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Unforgivable Black takes 6 of 7 categories.
Christopher Dicas Eau de ParfumChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Unforgivable BlackChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Christopher Dicas Eau de Parfum0/7
Unforgivable Black6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Unforgivable Black
- Community sentiment
- Unforgivable Black
- Longevity
- Unforgivable Black
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Unforgivable Black
- Versatility
- Unforgivable Black
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Unforgivable Black
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Christopher Dicas Eau de ParfumChristopher DicasUnforgivable BlackSean JohnWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.34/ 5 · 41 votes
Have 19%Had 6%Want 76%
3.68/ 5 · 80 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
Category winnerUnforgivable BlackRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate39%Love
7%Like
2%Ok
51%Dislike
0%Hate
41 votes
39%Love
41%Like
3%Ok
16%Dislike
1%Hate
75 votes
Category winnerUnforgivable BlackMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityUnforgivable Black
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerUnforgivable BlackBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
fresh spicy77%
powdery69%
balsamic61%
citrus100%
aromatic90%
woody80%
fresh spicy70%
rum60%
warm spicy50%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
LavenderIrisBasilMagnoliaSageBambooWoodsy Notes
Heart2-4 hrs
Mastic or LentisqueJasmineCardamomCloveVirginia CedarSandalwoodGingerGrapefruit
Base6-8+ hrs
TobaccoLeatherMuskBay LeafPatchoulioak mossCashmere Wood
Top
Green MandarinGrapefruitTangerineSicilian LemonBergamotPearCardamomLavender
Heart
IrisBasilClary SageRosemary
Base
Coconut RumCashmere WoodAmberAustralian SandalwoodTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesLavender, Iris, Basil and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Christopher Dicas Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring89
Summer44
Fall67
Winter100
Day63
Night100
Spring94
Summer100
Fall75
Winter100
Day100
Night95
Category winnerUnforgivable BlackMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#21,169
PerfumerChristopher DiCas
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#12,101
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews17
Category winnerUnforgivable BlackHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotChristopher Dicas Eau de Parfum delivers an uncompromising blast of classic herbal woods and dry spice from the very first press of the atomizer. You immediately catch crisp French lavender and earthy iris root tangled with crushed garden basil. It feels sharp at first. The alcohol evaporates within two minutes, revea…
Reviews →Unforgivable Black by Sean John is a woody aromatic fragrance built around a core of coconut rum and dry woods. It opens with a bright blast of green mandarin and grapefruit before settling into a warmer, more mysterious base. Best suited for evening wear or casual nights out, it offers a distinct profile that sits co…
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, Christopher Dicas Eau de Parfum or Unforgivable Black?
Unforgivable Black takes 6 of 7 categories. Christopher Dicas Eau de Parfum is rated 3.34/5 from 41 votes; Unforgivable Black is rated 3.68/5 from 80 votes. Choose Christopher Dicas Eau de Parfum for a woody and aromatic character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Unforgivable Black for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Christopher Dicas Eau de Parfum or Unforgivable Black?
They last about the same: Unforgivable Black 67/100, Christopher Dicas Eau de Parfum 65/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Christopher Dicas Eau de Parfum or Unforgivable Black?
Projection is very close: Christopher Dicas Eau de Parfum 67/100, Unforgivable Black 67/100 for sillage.
Do Christopher Dicas Eau de Parfum and Unforgivable Black smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Iris, Basil and Cardamom.
Is Christopher Dicas Eau de Parfum or Unforgivable Black better for summer or winter?
For summer, Unforgivable Black is the stronger pick. For winter, Christopher Dicas Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Christopher Dicas Eau de Parfum suits evening wear; Unforgivable Black suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Christopher Dicas Eau de Parfum and Unforgivable Black?
Christopher Dicas Eau de Parfum has top notes of Lavender, Iris, Basil and Magnolia, heart notes of Mastic or Lentisque, Jasmine, Cardamom and Clove, a base of Tobacco, Leather, Musk and Bay Leaf. Unforgivable Black has top notes of Green Mandarin, Grapefruit, Tangerine and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Iris, Basil, Clary Sage and Rosemary, a base of Coconut Rum, Cashmere Wood, Amber and Australian Sandalwood.
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