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Ravish vs Unforgivable Women

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

Updated 735 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ravish takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Ravish

    Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Unforgivable Women

    Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Ravish6/7
Unforgivable Women1/7
Ratings & consensus
Ravish
Community sentiment
Ravish
Longevity
Ravish
Sillage & projection
Ravish
Value for money
Ravish
Versatility
Ravish
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Unforgivable Women

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
RavishAjmal
Unforgivable WomenSean John
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.07/ 5 · 58 votes
Have 24%Had 15%Want 60%
3.79/ 5 · 677 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
Category winnerRavishRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
40%Love
43%Like
5%Ok
9%Dislike
3%Hate

58 votes

30%Love
44%Like
3%Ok
23%Dislike
1%Hate

677 votes

Category winnerRavishMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate77
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate70
Category winners

LongevityRavish

SillageRavish

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value83
¤ Price value67
Category winnerRavishBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
woody92%
citrus84%
fruity77%
sweet69%
powdery61%
woody100%
powdery92%
fruity84%
citrus77%
earthy69%
fresh61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Notes
SandalwoodFruity NotesRoseOrange BlossomJasmineVanillaBitter Orange

No top / heart / base split published

Top
PearBitter OrangeAppleCassiaGrapefruitNeroliBergamot
Heart
JasmineFreesiaOrange BlossomVioletRoseCyclamenLily-of-the-Valley
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliIrisTonka BeanCedarVanillaAmberOakmoss
InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Rose, Orange Blossom and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring75
Summer67
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night78
Spring88
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerRavishMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men0
Unisex15
Women85
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,858

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#3,035

PerfumerDavid Apel

Launched—

Reviews146

Category winnerUnforgivable WomenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal Ravish is a bright white floral with a fruity citrus lift, then a softer, more powdery feel as it settles. Bitter orange and orange blossom lead the impression, with jasmine and rose adding a classic floral core. In the dry-down, sandalwood and vanilla bring warmth and a smooth, slightly sweet finish. It can com…

Reviews →

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…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ravish or Unforgivable Women?

Ravish takes 6 of 7 categories. Ravish is rated 4.07/5 from 58 votes; Unforgivable Women is rated 3.79/5 from 677 votes. Choose Ravish for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Unforgivable Women for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Ravish or Unforgivable Women?

Ravish lasts longest (Ravish 70/100, Unforgivable Women 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ravish or Unforgivable Women?

Ravish projects furthest (Ravish 68/100, Unforgivable Women 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ravish and Unforgivable Women smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Rose, Orange Blossom and Jasmine.

Is Ravish or Unforgivable Women better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ravish is the stronger pick. For winter, Unforgivable Women is the stronger pick. Ravish suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ravish and Unforgivable Women?

Ravish features Sandalwood, Fruity Notes, Rose, Orange Blossom and Jasmine. 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.

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