Temptation vs Unforgivable Women
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Temptation takes 6 of 7 categories.
TemptationChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Unforgivable WomenChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Temptation6/7
Unforgivable Women1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Temptation
- Community sentiment
- Temptation
- Longevity
- Temptation
- Sillage & projection
- Temptation
- Value for money
- Temptation
- Versatility
- Temptation
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Unforgivable Women
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
TemptationMoudonUnforgivable WomenSean JohnWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.20/ 5 · 40 votes
Have 41%Had 10%Want 50%
3.79/ 5 · 677 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
Category winnerTemptationRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate55%Love
25%Like
10%Ok
5%Dislike
5%Hate
40 votes
30%Love
44%Like
3%Ok
23%Dislike
1%Hate
677 votes
Category winnerTemptationMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTemptation
SillageTemptation
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTemptationBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody91%
white floral83%
musky74%
mossy65%
powdery56%
woody100%
powdery92%
fruity84%
citrus77%
earthy69%
fresh61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Lemon ZestBergamotApplePetitgrainNeroli
Heart2-4 hrs
JasmineOrange BlossomPatchouliRose
Base6-10 hrs
Suedeoak mossCedarwoodMuskAmber
Top
PearBitter OrangeAppleCassiaGrapefruitNeroliBergamot
Heart
JasmineFreesiaOrange BlossomVioletRoseCyclamenLily-of-the-Valley
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliIrisTonka BeanCedarVanillaAmberOakmoss
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Apple, Neroli and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Temptation, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring95
Summer100
Fall64
Winter55
Day100
Night86
Spring88
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerTemptationMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#10,422
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews13
Overall rank#3,035
PerfumerDavid Apel
Launched—
Reviews146
Category winnerUnforgivable WomenHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotTemptation by Moudon is a vibrant citrus and woody fragrance that delivers an energetic, clean-cut presence for everyday wear. The scent opens with a lively splash of lemon zest, bergamot, and tart green apple, giving you an immediate crispness reminiscent of fresh morning air. Within thirty minutes, sunny orange blos…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Temptation or Unforgivable Women?
Temptation takes 6 of 7 categories. Temptation is rated 4.20/5 from 40 votes; Unforgivable Women is rated 3.79/5 from 677 votes. Choose Temptation for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Unforgivable Women for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Temptation or Unforgivable Women?
Temptation lasts longest (Temptation 77/100, Unforgivable Women 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Temptation or Unforgivable Women?
Temptation projects furthest (Temptation 66/100, Unforgivable Women 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Temptation and Unforgivable Women smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Apple, Neroli and Jasmine.
Is Temptation or Unforgivable Women better for summer or winter?
For summer, Temptation is the stronger pick. For winter, Unforgivable Women is the stronger pick. Temptation suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Temptation and Unforgivable Women?
Temptation has top notes of Lemon Zest, Bergamot, Apple and Petitgrain, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Patchouli and Rose, a base of Suede, oak moss, Cedarwood and Musk. 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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