Fragrance comparison

Dimension vs Unforgivable Women

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 700 ratings analysed

Dimension

AXE

3.2423 votes

Rank #22,367 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Unforgivable Women

Sean John

3.79677 votes

Rank #3,030 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Unforgivable Women takes 4 of 5 categories.

Dimension
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Unforgivable Women
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Dimension1/5

Unforgivable Women4/5

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

DimensionAXE

Unforgivable WomenSean John

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.24/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 17%Had 54%Want 29%

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

57%Love

7%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

7%Hate

14 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

⏱ Longevity41

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityUnforgivable Women

SillageUnforgivable Women

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value67

Category winnerDimensionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody90%

fruity80%

fresh spicy70%

aromatic60%

sweet50%

woody100%

powdery92%

fruity84%

citrus77%

earthy69%

fresh61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotItalian MandarinPear

Heart

CedarCypressFig

Base

SandalwoodOakmoss

Top

PearBitter OrangeAppleCassiaGrapefruitNeroliBergamot

Heart

JasmineFreesiaOrange BlossomVioletRoseCyclamenLily-of-the-Valley

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliIrisTonka BeanCedarVanillaAmberOakmoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pear, Cedar and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night40

Spring88

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,367

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb

Launched—

Reviews50

Overall rank#3,030

PerfumerDavid Apel

Launched—

Reviews146

Category winnerUnforgivable WomenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dimension by AXE leans on a sharp woody aromatic structure. Bergamot and pear open with bright energy, leading into a heart of cedar and cypress that feels grounded. Sandalwood and oakmoss build a dry, mossy foundation. It functions best as an affordable casual scent for daily wear, particularly during warmer spring o…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dimension or Unforgivable Women?

Unforgivable Women takes 4 of 5 categories. Dimension is rated 3.24/5 from 23 votes; Unforgivable Women is rated 3.79/5 from 677 votes. Choose Dimension for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Unforgivable Women for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Dimension or Unforgivable Women?

Unforgivable Women lasts longest (Unforgivable Women 62/100, Dimension 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dimension or Unforgivable Women?

Unforgivable Women projects furthest (Unforgivable Women 59/100, Dimension 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dimension and Unforgivable Women smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pear, Cedar and Sandalwood.

Is Dimension or Unforgivable Women better for summer or winter?

Dimension suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dimension and Unforgivable Women?

Dimension has top notes of Bergamot, Italian Mandarin and Pear, heart notes of Cedar, Cypress and Fig, a base of Sandalwood and Oakmoss. 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.