Fragrance comparison

Paradiso vs Unforgivable Women

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 678 ratings analysed

Paradiso

Dermacol

5.001 votes

Rank #53,670 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Unforgivable Women

Sean John

3.79677 votes

Rank #2,767 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Paradiso
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Unforgivable Women
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Paradiso2/4

Unforgivable Women2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ParadisoDermacol

Unforgivable WomenSean John

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

3.79/ 5 · 677 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

30%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

23%Dislike

1%Hate

677 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityParadiso

SillageUnforgivable Women

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value67

Category winnerParadisoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

amber61%

woody100%

powdery92%

fruity84%

citrus77%

earthy69%

fresh61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily of the ValleyJasmineVioletCedar

Base5-8 hrs

Tonka BeanWhite MuskVetiverAmber

Top

PearBitter OrangeAppleCassiaGrapefruitNeroliBergamot

Heart

JasmineFreesiaOrange BlossomVioletRoseCyclamenLily-of-the-Valley

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliIrisTonka BeanCedarVanillaAmberOakmoss

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Jasmine and Violet. Durations are only published for Paradiso, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night35

Spring88

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 40%Work 36%Date 13%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,670

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,767

PerfumerDavid Apel

Launched—

Reviews146

Category winnerUnforgivable WomenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dermacol Paradiso is an energizing unisex fragrance that centers on the brisk contrast between sunny citrus fruits and calming woods. The scent opens with a lively splash of yellow lemon, tart grapefruit, and bitter bergamot, cutting through morning air with instant clarity. As the initial sharpness calms, a blooming …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Paradiso or Unforgivable Women?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Paradiso is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Unforgivable Women is rated 3.79/5 from 677 votes. Choose Paradiso for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Unforgivable Women for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Paradiso or Unforgivable Women?

Paradiso lasts longest (Paradiso 80/100, Unforgivable Women 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paradiso or Unforgivable Women?

Unforgivable Women projects furthest (Unforgivable Women 59/100, Paradiso 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paradiso and Unforgivable Women smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Jasmine and Violet.

Is Paradiso or Unforgivable Women better for summer or winter?

Paradiso suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paradiso and Unforgivable Women?

Paradiso has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Jasmine, Violet and Cedar, a base of Tonka Bean, White Musk, Vetiver and Amber. 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.