Elixir 1870 vs Unforgivable Black
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
56%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Unforgivable Black takes 5 of 7 categories.
Elixir 1870Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.
Unforgivable BlackChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Elixir 18702/7
Unforgivable Black5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Elixir 1870
- Community sentiment
- Elixir 1870
- Longevity
- Unforgivable Black
- Sillage & projection
- Unforgivable Black
- 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
Elixir 1870GranadoUnforgivable BlackSean JohnWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.15/ 5 · 235 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
3.68/ 5 · 80 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
Category winnerElixir 1870Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
38%Like
11%Ok
6%Dislike
2%Hate
235 votes
39%Love
41%Like
3%Ok
16%Dislike
1%Hate
75 votes
Category winnerElixir 1870Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityUnforgivable Black
SillageUnforgivable Black
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerUnforgivable BlackBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy88%
woody77%
citrus65%
lavender53%
green42%
citrus100%
aromatic90%
woody80%
fresh spicy70%
rum60%
warm spicy50%
Scent match56%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Sicilian LemonBasilOrange
Heart
RosemaryCardamomMyrtle
Base
PineLavender ExtractCedar
Top
Green MandarinGrapefruitTangerineSicilian LemonBergamotPearCardamomLavender
Heart
IrisBasilClary SageRosemary
Base
Coconut RumCashmere WoodAmberAustralian SandalwoodTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesSicilian Lemon, Basil, Rosemary and Cardamom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter26
Day–
Night–
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#14,025
PerfumerBenjamin Belizon
Launched—
Reviews8
Overall rank#12,101
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews17
Category winnerUnforgivable BlackHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGranado Elixir 1870 opens with a crisp burst of Sicilian lemon, orange, and fresh crushed basil leaves. As the top notes settle, rosemary and spicy cardamom emerge alongside aromatic myrtle. The base anchors the herbal mix with cedarwood, lavender extract, and dry pine. It sits light and invigorating on skin during wa…
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, Elixir 1870 or Unforgivable Black?
Unforgivable Black takes 5 of 7 categories. Elixir 1870 is rated 4.15/5 from 235 votes; Unforgivable Black is rated 3.68/5 from 80 votes. Choose Elixir 1870 for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring. Choose Unforgivable Black for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Elixir 1870 or Unforgivable Black?
Unforgivable Black lasts longest (Unforgivable Black 67/100, Elixir 1870 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Elixir 1870 or Unforgivable Black?
Unforgivable Black projects furthest (Unforgivable Black 67/100, Elixir 1870 45/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Elixir 1870 and Unforgivable Black smell similar?
Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Sicilian Lemon, Basil, Rosemary and Cardamom.
Is Elixir 1870 or Unforgivable Black better for summer or winter?
For summer, Unforgivable Black is the stronger pick. For winter, Unforgivable Black is the stronger pick. Unforgivable Black suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Elixir 1870 and Unforgivable Black?
Elixir 1870 has top notes of Sicilian Lemon, Basil and Orange, heart notes of Rosemary, Cardamom and Myrtle, a base of Pine, Lavender Extract and Cedar. 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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