Fragrance comparison

Iris Dore vs Unforgivable

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,168 ratings analysed

Iris Dore

Korloff Paris

3.92133 votes

Rank #31,408 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Unforgivable

Sean John

3.862,035 votes

Rank #1,637 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Unforgivable takes 4 of 7 categories.

Iris Dore
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.
Unforgivable
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Iris Dore3/7

Unforgivable4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Iris DoreKorloff Paris

UnforgivableSean John

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 133 votes

Have 35%Had 16%Want 49%

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

29%Love

49%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

133 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

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityIris Dore

SillageIris Dore

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value74

Category winnerUnforgivableBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

musky84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

iris61%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

woody65%

fresh spicy48%

sweet30%

Scent match43%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

GrapefruitLavenderBergamot

Heart

IrisJuniperPink Pepper

Base

AmbroxanMuskHaitian VetiverSandalwoodVanilla

Top

TangerineGreen MandarinGrapefruitSicilian LemonBergamotBirch LeafBasilJuniper

Heart

LavenderClary SageIris

Base

RumCashmere WoodAustralian SandalwoodTonka BeanAmber

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lavender, Bergamot and Iris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer66

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter37

Day–

Night–

Category winnerIris DoreMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex53

Women33

Men82

Unisex17

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,408

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,637

PerfumerAurélien Guichard, Caroline Sabas, David Apel, Pierre Negrin

Launched—

Reviews253

Category winnerUnforgivableHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Iris Dore by Korloff Paris balances the cool, powdery character of iris with the sharp, energetic lift of grapefruit and juniper. It operates as a versatile unisex scent that shifts from a crisp, aromatic opening to a soft, woody, and musky dry-down. This fragrance works well for daily office wear in temperate spring …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Iris Dore or Unforgivable?

Unforgivable takes 4 of 7 categories. Iris Dore is rated 3.92/5 from 133 votes; Unforgivable is rated 3.86/5 from 2,035 votes. Choose Iris Dore for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Unforgivable for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Iris Dore or Unforgivable?

Iris Dore lasts longest (Iris Dore 69/100, Unforgivable 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iris Dore or Unforgivable?

Iris Dore projects furthest (Iris Dore 60/100, Unforgivable 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iris Dore and Unforgivable smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lavender, Bergamot and Iris.

Is Iris Dore or Unforgivable better for summer or winter?

For summer, Iris Dore is the stronger pick. For winter, Unforgivable is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iris Dore and Unforgivable?

Iris Dore has top notes of Grapefruit, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Juniper and Pink Pepper, a base of Ambroxan, Musk, Haitian Vetiver and Sandalwood. 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.