Notte Bianca vs Unforgivable
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
62%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Unforgivable takes 4 of 7 categories.
Notte BiancaChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
UnforgivableChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in spring.
Notte Bianca3/7
Unforgivable4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Notte Bianca
- Community sentiment
- Unforgivable
- Longevity
- Unforgivable
- Sillage & projection
- Notte Bianca
- Value for money
- Unforgivable
- Versatility
- Notte Bianca
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Unforgivable
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Notte BiancaLinariUnforgivableSean JohnWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.94/ 5 · 170 votes
Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%
3.86/ 5 · 2,035 votes
Have 68%Had 32%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
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
Category winners
LongevityUnforgivable
SillageNotte Bianca
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerUnforgivableBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
amber77%
fresh spicy69%
earthy61%
citrus100%
aromatic83%
woody65%
fresh spicy48%
sweet30%
Scent match62%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
TangerineGreen MandarinGrapefruitSicilian LemonBergamotBirch LeafBasilJuniper
Heart
LavenderClary SageIris
Base
RumCashmere WoodAustralian SandalwoodTonka BeanAmber
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
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter37
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNotte BiancaMost 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#1,637
PerfumerAurélien Guichard, Caroline Sabas, David Apel, Pierre Negrin
Launched—
Reviews253
Category winnerUnforgivableHigher 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 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…
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?
Unforgivable takes 4 of 7 categories. Notte Bianca is rated 3.94/5 from 170 votes; Unforgivable is rated 3.86/5 from 2,035 votes. Choose Notte Bianca for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Unforgivable for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Notte Bianca or Unforgivable?
They last about the same: Unforgivable 57/100, Notte Bianca 55/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Notte Bianca or Unforgivable?
Notte Bianca projects furthest (Notte Bianca 59/100, Unforgivable 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Notte Bianca and Unforgivable smell similar?
Closely related: a 62% 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 better for summer or winter?
For summer, Notte Bianca is the stronger pick. For winter, Unforgivable is the stronger pick. Notte Bianca suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Notte Bianca and Unforgivable?
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 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.
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