Path of Lemons vs Unforgivable
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Unforgivable takes 3 of 5 categories.
Path of LemonsChoose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
UnforgivableChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Path of Lemons2/5
Unforgivable3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Unforgivable
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Path of Lemons
- Sillage & projection
- Path of Lemons
- Value for money
- Unforgivable
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Unforgivable
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Path of LemonsSentierUnforgivableSean JohnWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split2.90/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 27%Had 19%Want 54%
3.86/ 5 · 2,035 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
Category winnerUnforgivableRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate10%Love
20%Like
30%Ok
30%Dislike
10%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
34%Love
49%Like
5%Ok
10%Dislike
2%Hate
1,823 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPath of Lemons
SillagePath of Lemons
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerUnforgivableBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
warm spicy83%
aromatic65%
fresh spicy48%
white floral30%
citrus100%
aromatic83%
woody65%
fresh spicy48%
sweet30%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrapefruitBergamotTangerine
Heart
CardamomOrange BlossomLavenderIris
Base
LeatherCocoa
Top
TangerineGreen MandarinGrapefruitSicilian LemonBergamotBirch LeafBasilJuniper
Heart
LavenderClary SageIris
Base
RumCashmere WoodAustralian SandalwoodTonka BeanAmber
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Tangerine 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 seasonSpring100
Summer67
Fall67
Winter33
Day100
Night67
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter37
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#72,091
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#1,637
PerfumerAurélien Guichard, Caroline Sabas, David Apel, Pierre Negrin
Launched—
Reviews253
Category winnerUnforgivableHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPath of Lemons by Sentier balances crisp citrus with an unexpected base of dark cocoa and warm leather. Grapefruit and bergamot provide a bright, zesty introduction. The fragrance then transitions into a quiet mix of lavender and cardamom before resting on a warm, earthy foundation. It suits those seeking a fresh scen…
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, Path of Lemons or Unforgivable?
Unforgivable takes 3 of 5 categories. Path of Lemons is rated 2.90/5 from 10 votes; Unforgivable is rated 3.86/5 from 2,035 votes. Choose Path of Lemons for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Unforgivable for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Path of Lemons or Unforgivable?
Path of Lemons lasts longest (Path of Lemons 64/100, Unforgivable 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Path of Lemons or Unforgivable?
Path of Lemons projects furthest (Path of Lemons 58/100, Unforgivable 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Path of Lemons and Unforgivable smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Tangerine and Lavender.
Is Path of Lemons or Unforgivable better for summer or winter?
Path of Lemons suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Path of Lemons and Unforgivable?
Path of Lemons has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Tangerine, heart notes of Cardamom, Orange Blossom, Lavender and Iris, a base of Leather and Cocoa. 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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