Fragrance comparison

Cirebon vs Unforgivable Women

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 695 ratings analysed

Cirebon

Paul Schütze

4.0018 votes

Rank #51,889 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Unforgivable Women

Sean John

3.79677 votes

Rank #2,926 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Cirebon
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Unforgivable Women
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Cirebon2/4

Unforgivable Women2/4

Ratings & consensus: Unforgivable Women
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cirebon
Sillage & projection: Cirebon
Value for money: Not scored
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

CirebonPaul Schütze

Unforgivable WomenSean John

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 44%Had 12%Want 44%

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 hate

28%Love

56%Like

6%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

18 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

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityCirebon

SillageCirebon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value67

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

white floral69%

fresh61%

woody100%

powdery92%

fruity84%

citrus77%

earthy69%

fresh61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Bitter OrangePetitgrainVetiverCyclamenSandalwoodBergamotMagnoliaTunisian Orange BlossomCedar

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PearBitter OrangeAppleCassiaGrapefruitNeroliBergamot

Heart

JasmineFreesiaOrange BlossomVioletRoseCyclamenLily-of-the-Valley

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliIrisTonka BeanCedarVanillaAmberOakmoss

InformationalShared notesBitter Orange, Cyclamen, Sandalwood and Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night13

Spring88

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,889

PerfumerPaul Schütze

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,926

PerfumerDavid Apel

Launched—

Reviews146

Category winnerUnforgivable WomenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paul Schütze Cirebon opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange and green petitgrain, instantly piercing through warm spring air. Crisp bergamot brightens the top before velvety white floral notes of magnolia and Tunisian orange blossom emerge. As the citrus snap softens, clean cedar and dry sandalwood ground the compo…

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…

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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, Cirebon or Unforgivable Women?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Cirebon is rated 4.00/5 from 18 votes; Unforgivable Women is rated 3.79/5 from 677 votes. Choose Cirebon for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Unforgivable Women for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Cirebon or Unforgivable Women?

Cirebon lasts longest (Cirebon 69/100, Unforgivable Women 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cirebon or Unforgivable Women?

Cirebon projects furthest (Cirebon 64/100, Unforgivable Women 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cirebon and Unforgivable Women smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and fresh accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Cyclamen, Sandalwood and Bergamot.

Is Cirebon or Unforgivable Women better for summer or winter?

Cirebon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cirebon and Unforgivable Women?

Cirebon features Bitter Orange, Petitgrain, Vetiver, Cyclamen 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.