Fleur d'Iris vs Unforgivable Women
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Fleur d'Iris takes 5 of 7 categories.
Fleur d'IrisChoose it for a patchouli and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Unforgivable WomenChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Fleur d'Iris5/7
Unforgivable Women2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Fleur d'Iris
- Community sentiment
- Fleur d'Iris
- Longevity
- Fleur d'Iris
- Sillage & projection
- Unforgivable Women
- Value for money
- Fleur d'Iris
- Versatility
- Fleur d'Iris
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Unforgivable Women
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Fleur d'IrisAdopt ParfumsUnforgivable WomenSean JohnWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.14/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 42%Had 25%Want 32%
3.79/ 5 · 677 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
Category winnerFleur d'IrisRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate52%Love
31%Like
0%Ok
14%Dislike
3%Hate
29 votes
30%Love
44%Like
3%Ok
23%Dislike
1%Hate
677 votes
Category winnerFleur d'IrisMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFleur d'Iris
SillageUnforgivable Women
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFleur d'IrisBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpatchouli100%
iris92%
warm spicy84%
woody77%
earthy69%
powdery61%
woody100%
powdery92%
fruity84%
citrus77%
earthy69%
fresh61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and earthy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotSpicy NotesOrange
Heart
IrisOrange BlossomRose
Base
PatchouliTonka BeanVanilla
Top
PearBitter OrangeAppleCassiaGrapefruitNeroliBergamot
Heart
JasmineFreesiaOrange BlossomVioletRoseCyclamenLily-of-the-Valley
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliIrisTonka BeanCedarVanillaAmberOakmoss
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Iris, Orange Blossom and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring91
Summer27
Fall100
Winter82
Day100
Night100
Spring88
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerFleur d'IrisMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#38,795
PerfumerDominique Monlun
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#3,035
PerfumerDavid Apel
Launched—
Reviews146
Category winnerUnforgivable WomenHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFleur d'Iris by Adopt Parfums is a Floral fragrance for women and men. The nose behind this fragrance is Dominique Monlun. Top notes are Bergamot, Spicy Notes and Orange; middle notes are Iris, Orange Blossom and Rose; base notes are Patchouli, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.
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…
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, Fleur d'Iris or Unforgivable Women?
Fleur d'Iris takes 5 of 7 categories. Fleur d'Iris is rated 4.14/5 from 29 votes; Unforgivable Women is rated 3.79/5 from 677 votes. Choose Fleur d'Iris for a patchouli and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Unforgivable Women for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Fleur d'Iris or Unforgivable Women?
They last about the same: Fleur d'Iris 64/100, Unforgivable Women 62/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Fleur d'Iris or Unforgivable Women?
Projection is very close: Unforgivable Women 59/100, Fleur d'Iris 58/100 for sillage.
Do Fleur d'Iris and Unforgivable Women smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and earthy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Iris, Orange Blossom and Rose.
Is Fleur d'Iris or Unforgivable Women better for summer or winter?
For summer, Fleur d'Iris is the stronger pick. For winter, Unforgivable Women is the stronger pick. Fleur d'Iris suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Fleur d'Iris and Unforgivable Women?
Fleur d'Iris has top notes of Bergamot, Spicy Notes and Orange, heart notes of Iris, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Tonka Bean and Vanilla. 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.
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