Fragrance comparison

Lily of the Valley vs Unforgivable Women

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 757 ratings analysed

Lily of the Valley

Parfums Quartana

3.6480 votes

Rank #17,729 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Unforgivable Women

Sean John

3.79677 votes

Rank #2,987 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Unforgivable Women takes 4 of 7 categories.

Lily of the Valley
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Unforgivable Women
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Lily of the Valley3/7

Unforgivable Women4/7

Ratings & consensus: Unforgivable Women
Community sentiment: Unforgivable Women
Longevity: Lily of the Valley
Sillage & projection: Lily of the Valley
Value for money: Unforgivable Women
Versatility: Lily of the Valley
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Unforgivable Women

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lily of the ValleyParfums Quartana

Unforgivable WomenSean John

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 80 votes

Have 39%Had 9%Want 52%

3.79/ 5 · 677 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerUnforgivable WomenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

33%Like

20%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

80 votes

30%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

23%Dislike

1%Hate

677 votes

Category winnerUnforgivable WomenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityLily of the Valley

SillageLily of the Valley

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value67

Category winnerUnforgivable WomenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

green61%

woody100%

powdery92%

fruity84%

citrus77%

earthy69%

fresh61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Flower PetalsLeatherLily-of-the-ValleyDew DropVetiverSandalwoodCassisLabdanumBergamotNeroliOrange BlossomRose

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PearBitter OrangeAppleCassiaGrapefruitNeroliBergamot

Heart

JasmineFreesiaOrange BlossomVioletRoseCyclamenLily-of-the-Valley

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliIrisTonka BeanCedarVanillaAmberOakmoss

InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, Sandalwood, Bergamot and Neroli. Durations are only published for Lily of the Valley, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer55

Fall45

Winter18

Day100

Night33

Spring88

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLily of the ValleyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex38

Women55

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,729

PerfumerNathalie Benareau

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#2,987

PerfumerDavid Apel

Launched—

Reviews146

Category winnerUnforgivable WomenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lily of the Valley by Parfums Quartana approaches its title flower with an unexpected, crisp edge. Instead of a straightforward spring soliflore, this scent opens with dewy bergamot and neroli, creating a bright citrus and green splash that feels fresh from the shower. As it settles, lily-of-the-valley blossoms alongs…

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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…

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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, Lily of the Valley or Unforgivable Women?

Unforgivable Women takes 4 of 7 categories. Lily of the Valley is rated 3.64/5 from 80 votes; Unforgivable Women is rated 3.79/5 from 677 votes. Choose Lily of the Valley for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Unforgivable Women for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Lily of the Valley or Unforgivable Women?

Lily of the Valley lasts longest (Lily of the Valley 70/100, Unforgivable Women 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lily of the Valley or Unforgivable Women?

Lily of the Valley projects furthest (Lily of the Valley 62/100, Unforgivable Women 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lily of the Valley and Unforgivable Women smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Sandalwood, Bergamot and Neroli.

Is Lily of the Valley or Unforgivable Women better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lily of the Valley is the stronger pick. For winter, Unforgivable Women is the stronger pick. Lily of the Valley suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lily of the Valley and Unforgivable Women?

Lily of the Valley features Flower Petals, Leather, Lily-of-the-Valley, Dew Drop and Vetiver. 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.