Fragrance comparison

Mefisto vs Unforgivable Night

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 5,290 ratings analysed

4 wins

Mefisto

Xerjoff

4.105,262 votes

Rank #550 CitrusPowdery

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56%scent match

Closely related

Unforgivable Night

Sean John

4.2928 votes

Rank #15,269 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mefisto takes 4 of 7 categories.

Mefisto
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Unforgivable Night
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Mefisto4/7

Unforgivable Night1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MefistoXerjoff

Unforgivable NightSean John

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 5,262 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

4.29/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 32%Had 9%Want 58%

Category winnerMefistoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

32%Like

10%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

3,672 votes

54%Love

32%Like

4%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityMefisto

SillageMefisto

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

powdery91%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy74%

woody65%

lavender56%

citrus100%

woody92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart

LavenderIrisRose

Base

MuskSandalwoodVirginia CedarAmber

Top

TangerineGrapefruitJuniper BerriesBirchBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart

ChampagneIrisLavenderBasilClary Sage

Base

Cashmere WoodRumTonka BeanAmberoak mossSandalwood

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Lavender. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Spring89

Summer89

Fall89

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerUnforgivable NightMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex35

Women5

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#550

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews629

Overall rank#15,269

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerMefistoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Xerjoff Mefisto opens with a bright blast of grapefruit, Amalfi lemon, and bergamot before settling into a cool heart of lavender, iris, and green rose. Clean musk and Virginia cedar anchor the dry-down, giving this 2009 release a crisp profile suited for hot summer afternoons. Unlike sharp aquatic colognes, this sce…

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Unforgivable Night is a citrus-forward, aromatic scent for men that centers on a crisp blend of tangerine, grapefruit, and juniper berries. It transitions from a bright, energetic opening into a boozy, woodsy finish featuring rum and cashmere wood. This fragrance is well-suited for evening wear, offering a polished, 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, Mefisto or Unforgivable Night?

Mefisto takes 4 of 7 categories. Mefisto is rated 4.10/5 from 5,262 votes; Unforgivable Night is rated 4.29/5 from 28 votes. Choose Mefisto for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Unforgivable Night for a citrus and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mefisto or Unforgivable Night?

Mefisto lasts longest (Mefisto 73/100, Unforgivable Night 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mefisto or Unforgivable Night?

Mefisto projects furthest (Mefisto 64/100, Unforgivable Night 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mefisto and Unforgivable Night smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Lavender.

Is Mefisto or Unforgivable Night better for summer or winter?

For summer, Unforgivable Night is the stronger pick. For winter, Unforgivable Night is the stronger pick. Unforgivable Night suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mefisto and Unforgivable Night?

Mefisto has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Iris and Rose, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Virginia Cedar and Amber. Unforgivable Night has top notes of Tangerine, Grapefruit, Juniper Berries and Birch, heart notes of Champagne, Iris, Lavender and Basil, a base of Cashmere Wood, Rum, Tonka Bean and Amber.