Fragrance comparison

Instance Harmonia vs Unforgivable Black

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 157 ratings analysed

Instance Harmonia

Eudora

3.5177 votes

Rank #18,925 PowderyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Unforgivable Black

Sean John

3.6880 votes

Rank #10,840 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Unforgivable Black takes 6 of 7 categories.

Instance Harmonia
Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Unforgivable Black
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Instance Harmonia1/7

Unforgivable Black6/7

Ratings & consensus: Unforgivable Black
Community sentiment: Unforgivable Black
Longevity: Unforgivable Black
Sillage & projection: Unforgivable Black
Value for money: Instance Harmonia
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

Instance HarmoniaEudora

Unforgivable BlackSean John

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.51/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 46%Had 20%Want 34%

3.68/ 5 · 80 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerUnforgivable BlackRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

29%Like

13%Ok

19%Dislike

9%Hate

77 votes

39%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

75 votes

Category winnerUnforgivable BlackMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityUnforgivable Black

SillageUnforgivable Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value60

Category winnerInstance HarmoniaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

musky92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

iris69%

woody61%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

fresh spicy70%

rum60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

MimosaBergamotPear

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineIrisCardamom

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskVanillaSandalwood

Top

Green MandarinGrapefruitTangerineSicilian LemonBergamotPearCardamomLavender

Heart

IrisBasilClary SageRosemary

Base

Coconut RumCashmere WoodAmberAustralian SandalwoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pear, Iris and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Instance Harmonia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer68

Fall0

Winter84

Day100

Night35

Spring94

Summer100

Fall75

Winter100

Day100

Night95

Category winnerUnforgivable BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex38

Women62

Casual 40%Work 34%Date 18%Party 8%

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,925

PerfumerFanny Grau

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#10,840

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerUnforgivable BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Instance Harmonia by Eudora tricks the eyes with its pale bottle. You might expect a sheer splash, but it delivers real density. Crisp pear and bergamot provide an energetic first minute before sweet yellow mimosa and powdery iris take charge. The texture feels like thick, freshly washed cotton warmed under an iron. C…

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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…

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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, Instance Harmonia or Unforgivable Black?

Unforgivable Black takes 6 of 7 categories. Instance Harmonia is rated 3.51/5 from 77 votes; Unforgivable Black is rated 3.68/5 from 80 votes. Choose Instance Harmonia for a powdery and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Unforgivable Black for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Instance Harmonia or Unforgivable Black?

Unforgivable Black lasts longest (Unforgivable Black 67/100, Instance Harmonia 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Instance Harmonia or Unforgivable Black?

Unforgivable Black projects furthest (Unforgivable Black 67/100, Instance Harmonia 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Instance Harmonia and Unforgivable Black smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pear, Iris and Cardamom.

Is Instance Harmonia or Unforgivable Black better for summer or winter?

For summer, Unforgivable Black is the stronger pick. For winter, Unforgivable Black is the stronger pick. Instance Harmonia suits daytime wear; Unforgivable Black suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Instance Harmonia and Unforgivable Black?

Instance Harmonia has top notes of Mimosa, Bergamot and Pear, heart notes of Jasmine, Iris and Cardamom, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Sandalwood. 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.