Fragrance comparison

Tiffany & Co Wild Iris vs Unforgivable Black

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 89 ratings analysed

Tiffany & Co Wild Iris

Tiffany

3.009 votes

Rank #58,598 IrisPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

14%scent match

Clearly different

Unforgivable Black

Sean John

3.6880 votes

Rank #10,840 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Tiffany & Co Wild Iris
Choose it for a iris and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Unforgivable Black
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Tiffany & Co Wild Iris2/4

Unforgivable Black2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tiffany & Co Wild Iris
Sillage & projection: Tiffany & Co Wild Iris
Value for money: Unforgivable Black
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Unforgivable Black

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Tiffany & Co Wild IrisTiffany

Unforgivable BlackSean John

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 5%Had 2%Want 93%

3.68/ 5 · 80 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

22%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

44%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

39%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

75 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityTiffany & Co Wild Iris

SillageTiffany & Co Wild Iris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value4

¤ Price value60

Category winnerUnforgivable BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

powdery83%

violet65%

citrus48%

earthy30%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

fresh spicy70%

rum60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match14%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green Mandarin

Heart

Rose

Base

Iris

Top

Green MandarinGrapefruitTangerineSicilian LemonBergamotPearCardamomLavender

Heart

IrisBasilClary SageRosemary

Base

Coconut RumCashmere WoodAmberAustralian SandalwoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesGreen Mandarin and Iris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall60

Winter60

Day100

Night80

Spring94

Summer100

Fall75

Winter100

Day100

Night95

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,598

PerfumerDaniela Andrier

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#10,840

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerUnforgivable BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tiffany & Co Wild Iris is a soft, powdery floral built around iris, with a bright green mandarin opening and a gentle rose heart. It reads polished, airy, and slightly vintage in texture rather than lush or sugary. This is the kind of scent that may suit someone who likes clean iris and makeup-powder elegance. The mai…

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Unforgivable Black by Sean John is a woody aromatic fragrance built around a core of coconut rum and dry woods. It opens with a bright blast of green mandarin and grapefruit before settling into a warmer, more mysterious base. Best suited for evening wear or casual nights out, it offers a distinct profile that sits co…

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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, Tiffany & Co Wild Iris or Unforgivable Black?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Tiffany & Co Wild Iris is rated 3.00/5 from 9 votes; Unforgivable Black is rated 3.68/5 from 80 votes. Choose Tiffany & Co Wild Iris for a iris and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Unforgivable Black for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Tiffany & Co Wild Iris or Unforgivable Black?

They last about the same: Tiffany & Co Wild Iris 69/100, Unforgivable Black 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Tiffany & Co Wild Iris or Unforgivable Black?

Tiffany & Co Wild Iris projects furthest (Tiffany & Co Wild Iris 71/100, Unforgivable Black 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tiffany & Co Wild Iris and Unforgivable Black smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Green Mandarin and Iris.

Is Tiffany & Co Wild Iris or Unforgivable Black better for summer or winter?

Tiffany & Co Wild Iris suits daytime wear; Unforgivable Black suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tiffany & Co Wild Iris and Unforgivable Black?

Tiffany & Co Wild Iris has top notes of Green Mandarin, heart notes of Rose, a base of Iris. Unforgivable Black has top notes of Green Mandarin, Grapefruit, Tangerine and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Iris, Basil, Clary Sage and Rosemary, a base of Coconut Rum, Cashmere Wood, Amber and Australian Sandalwood.