Fragrance comparison

Sensational vs Unforgivable Women

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 1,148 ratings analysed

Sensational

Celine Dion

3.67471 votes

Rank #6,860 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Unforgivable Women

Sean John

3.79677 votes

Rank #2,772 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Unforgivable Women takes 7 of 7 categories.

Sensational
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Unforgivable Women
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Sensational0/7

Unforgivable Women7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SensationalCeline Dion

Unforgivable WomenSean John

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 471 votes

Have 41%Had 46%Want 13%

3.79/ 5 · 677 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerUnforgivable WomenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

54%Like

2%Ok

23%Dislike

1%Hate

471 votes

30%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

23%Dislike

1%Hate

677 votes

Category winnerUnforgivable WomenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityUnforgivable Women

SillageUnforgivable Women

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value67

Category winnerUnforgivable WomenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral92%

fresh84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

woody100%

powdery92%

fruity84%

citrus77%

earthy69%

fresh61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both fruity, powdery and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

ApplePearPlum

Heart2-4 hrs

FreesiaJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyVioletMimosaRoseOrris Root

Base4-6 hrs

MuskAmber

Top

PearBitter OrangeAppleCassiaGrapefruitNeroliBergamot

Heart

JasmineFreesiaOrange BlossomVioletRoseCyclamenLily-of-the-Valley

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliIrisTonka BeanCedarVanillaAmberOakmoss

InformationalShared notesApple, Pear, Freesia and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Sensational, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day100

Night33

Spring88

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerUnforgivable WomenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex3

Women97

Casual 40%Work 34%Date 16%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,860

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews91

Overall rank#2,772

PerfumerDavid Apel

Launched—

Reviews146

Category winnerUnforgivable WomenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sensational by Celine Dion delivers a bright, fruity floral splash built for sunny mornings and clean casual wear. The scent fires off with crisp green apple, chilled pear, and a dark hint of sweet plum. You notice a quick, sharp solvent burst in the first three minutes before the juicy orchard fruits relax onto skin.…

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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, Sensational or Unforgivable Women?

Unforgivable Women takes 7 of 7 categories. Sensational is rated 3.67/5 from 471 votes; Unforgivable Women is rated 3.79/5 from 677 votes. Choose Sensational for a fruity and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Unforgivable Women for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Sensational or Unforgivable Women?

They last about the same: Unforgivable Women 62/100, Sensational 61/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Sensational or Unforgivable Women?

Unforgivable Women projects furthest (Unforgivable Women 59/100, Sensational 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sensational and Unforgivable Women smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, powdery and fresh accords. Common notes include Apple, Pear, Freesia and Jasmine.

Is Sensational or Unforgivable Women better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Sensational and Unforgivable Women?

Sensational has top notes of Apple, Pear and Plum, heart notes of Freesia, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Musk 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.