Fragrance comparison

Notte Bianca vs Unforgivable Night

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 198 ratings analysed

Notte Bianca

Linari

3.94170 votes

Rank #13,029 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

65%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Unforgivable Night

Sean John

4.2928 votes

Rank #15,304 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Unforgivable Night takes 5 of 7 categories.

Notte Bianca
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Unforgivable Night
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Notte Bianca2/7

Unforgivable Night5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Notte BiancaLinari

Unforgivable NightSean John

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 170 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

4.29/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 32%Had 9%Want 58%

Category winnerUnforgivable NightRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

54%Like

7%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

170 votes

54%Love

32%Like

4%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerUnforgivable NightMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityUnforgivable Night

SillageNotte Bianca

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value50

Category winnerUnforgivable NightBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

citrus100%

woody92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match65%Closely related · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotGrapefruitOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

Cashmere WoodStar AniseClary SageCloveWormwood

Base5-8 hrs

VetyverTonka BeanMuskAmber

Top

TangerineGrapefruitJuniper BerriesBirchBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart

ChampagneIrisLavenderBasilClary Sage

Base

Cashmere WoodRumTonka BeanAmberoak mossSandalwood

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 season

Spring100

Summer89

Fall0

Winter28

Day100

Night66

Spring89

Summer89

Fall89

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerUnforgivable NightMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex52

Women19

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,029

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#15,304

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerNotte BiancaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Linari 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…

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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, Notte Bianca or Unforgivable Night?

Unforgivable Night takes 5 of 7 categories. Notte Bianca is rated 3.94/5 from 170 votes; Unforgivable Night is rated 4.29/5 from 28 votes. Choose Notte Bianca for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Unforgivable Night for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Notte Bianca or Unforgivable Night?

Unforgivable Night lasts longest (Unforgivable Night 69/100, Notte Bianca 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Notte Bianca or Unforgivable Night?

Notte Bianca projects furthest (Notte Bianca 59/100, Unforgivable Night 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Notte Bianca and Unforgivable Night smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Cashmere Wood and Clary Sage.

Is Notte Bianca or Unforgivable Night better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Notte Bianca and Unforgivable Night?

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 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.