Notte Bianca vs Unforgivable Black
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
58%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Unforgivable Black takes 5 of 7 categories.
Notte BiancaChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Unforgivable BlackChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Notte Bianca2/7
Unforgivable Black5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Notte Bianca
- Community sentiment
- Notte Bianca
- Longevity
- Unforgivable Black
- Sillage & projection
- Unforgivable Black
- Value for money
- Unforgivable Black
- 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
Notte BiancaLinariUnforgivable BlackSean JohnWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.94/ 5 · 170 votes
Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%
3.68/ 5 · 80 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
Category winnerNotte BiancaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate26%Love
54%Like
7%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate
170 votes
39%Love
41%Like
3%Ok
16%Dislike
1%Hate
75 votes
Category winnerNotte BiancaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityUnforgivable Black
SillageUnforgivable Black
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerUnforgivable BlackBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
amber77%
fresh spicy69%
earthy61%
citrus100%
aromatic90%
woody80%
fresh spicy70%
rum60%
warm spicy50%
Scent match58%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
BergamotGrapefruitOrange
Heart2-4 hrs
Cashmere WoodStar AniseClary SageCloveWormwood
Base5-8 hrs
VetyverTonka BeanMuskAmber
Top
Green MandarinGrapefruitTangerineSicilian LemonBergamotPearCardamomLavender
Heart
IrisBasilClary SageRosemary
Base
Coconut RumCashmere WoodAmberAustralian SandalwoodTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Cashmere Wood and Clary Sage. Durations are only published for Notte Bianca, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer89
Fall0
Winter28
Day100
Night66
Spring94
Summer100
Fall75
Winter100
Day100
Night95
Category winnerUnforgivable BlackMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#13,029
PerfumerMark Buxton
Launched—
Reviews18
Overall rank#12,175
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews17
Category winnerUnforgivable BlackHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLinari Notte Bianca opens with a bright splash of pink grapefruit, Italian orange, and crisp bergamot that feels immediately clean and sunny. Within twenty minutes, the citrus gives way to a dry blend of star anise, earthy wormwood, and smooth cashmere wood. The fragrance rests on a calm base of Haitian vetiver, tonka…
Reviews →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…
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, Notte Bianca or Unforgivable Black?
Unforgivable Black takes 5 of 7 categories. Notte Bianca is rated 3.94/5 from 170 votes; Unforgivable Black is rated 3.68/5 from 80 votes. Choose Notte Bianca for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Unforgivable Black for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Notte Bianca or Unforgivable Black?
Unforgivable Black lasts longest (Unforgivable Black 67/100, Notte Bianca 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Notte Bianca or Unforgivable Black?
Unforgivable Black projects furthest (Unforgivable Black 67/100, Notte Bianca 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Notte Bianca and Unforgivable Black smell similar?
Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Cashmere Wood and Clary Sage.
Is Notte Bianca or Unforgivable Black better for summer or winter?
For summer, Unforgivable Black is the stronger pick. For winter, Unforgivable Black is the stronger pick. Notte Bianca suits daytime wear; Unforgivable Black suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Notte Bianca and Unforgivable Black?
Notte Bianca has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit and Orange, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Star Anise, Clary Sage and Clove, a base of Vetyver, Tonka Bean, Musk and Amber. 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.
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