Fragrance comparison

Elite Gentleman Untailored vs Unforgivable

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 2,129 ratings analysed

Elite Gentleman Untailored

Avon

3.7794 votes

Rank #33,329 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Unforgivable

Sean John

3.862,035 votes

Rank #1,545 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Unforgivable takes 5 of 7 categories.

Elite Gentleman Untailored
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Unforgivable
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Elite Gentleman Untailored2/7

Unforgivable5/7

Ratings & consensus: Unforgivable
Community sentiment: Unforgivable
Longevity: Unforgivable
Sillage & projection: Unforgivable
Value for money: Elite Gentleman Untailored
Versatility: Elite Gentleman Untailored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Unforgivable

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Elite Gentleman UntailoredAvon

UnforgivableSean John

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 94 votes

Have 43%Had 40%Want 17%

3.86/ 5 · 2,035 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerUnforgivableRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

60%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

5%Hate

94 votes

34%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

1,823 votes

Category winnerUnforgivableMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityUnforgivable

SillageUnforgivable

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value74

Category winnerElite Gentleman UntailoredBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

green65%

musky53%

amber42%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

woody65%

fresh spicy48%

sweet30%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Basil

Heart

Cypress

Base

Cashmere Wood

Top

TangerineGreen MandarinGrapefruitSicilian LemonBergamotBirch LeafBasilJuniper

Heart

LavenderClary SageIris

Base

RumCashmere WoodAustralian SandalwoodTonka BeanAmber

InformationalShared notesBasil and Cashmere Wood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring98

Summer100

Fall33

Winter13

Day100

Night21

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter37

Day–

Night–

Category winnerElite Gentleman UntailoredMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

Men82

Unisex17

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,329

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,545

PerfumerAurélien Guichard, Caroline Sabas, David Apel, Pierre Negrin

Launched—

Reviews253

Category winnerUnforgivableHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Avon Elite Gentleman Untailored opens with a sharp, peppery pop of fresh basil that cuts cleanly through warm morning air. Within ten minutes, piney cypress emerges at the center, giving the heart a dry forest quality reminiscent of crushed evergreen needles on a sunny spring day. As the green herbal top notes fade, s…

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Unforgivable by Sean John opens with a sharp, energetic burst of tangerine and lemon before settling into a woody, aromatic base. It is a popular choice for spring days, offering a clean, approachable citrus profile that works well for casual office wear or weekend outings when you need something light and unobtrusive…

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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, Elite Gentleman Untailored or Unforgivable?

Unforgivable takes 5 of 7 categories. Elite Gentleman Untailored is rated 3.77/5 from 94 votes; Unforgivable is rated 3.86/5 from 2,035 votes. Choose Elite Gentleman Untailored for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Unforgivable for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Elite Gentleman Untailored or Unforgivable?

They last about the same: Unforgivable 57/100, Elite Gentleman Untailored 56/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Elite Gentleman Untailored or Unforgivable?

Unforgivable projects furthest (Unforgivable 52/100, Elite Gentleman Untailored 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elite Gentleman Untailored and Unforgivable smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Basil and Cashmere Wood.

Is Elite Gentleman Untailored or Unforgivable better for summer or winter?

For summer, Elite Gentleman Untailored is the stronger pick. For winter, Unforgivable is the stronger pick. Elite Gentleman Untailored suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elite Gentleman Untailored and Unforgivable?

Elite Gentleman Untailored has top notes of Basil, heart notes of Cypress, a base of Cashmere Wood. Unforgivable has top notes of Tangerine, Green Mandarin, Grapefruit and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Clary Sage and Iris, a base of Rum, Cashmere Wood, Australian Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.