Unforgettable vs White Shoulders
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Unforgettable takes 5 of 7 categories.
UnforgettableChoose it for a white floral and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
White ShouldersChoose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Unforgettable5/7
White Shoulders2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Unforgettable
- Community sentiment
- Unforgettable
- Longevity
- Unforgettable
- Sillage & projection
- Unforgettable
- Value for money
- White Shoulders
- Versatility
- Unforgettable
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- White Shoulders
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
UnforgettableRevlonWhite ShouldersEvyanWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.24/ 5 · 136 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
3.84/ 5 · 1,172 votes
Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%
Category winnerUnforgettableRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate45%Love
48%Like
1%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
130 votes
31%Love
44%Like
5%Ok
18%Dislike
2%Hate
1,172 votes
Category winnerUnforgettableMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityUnforgettable
SillageUnforgettable
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerWhite ShouldersBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
iris92%
powdery84%
amber77%
floral69%
musky61%
white floral100%
fresh88%
green77%
animalic65%
floral53%
powdery42%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both white floral, powdery and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
African Orange FlowerLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia
Heart
IrisOrris RootJasmine
Base
AmberMusk
Top15-30 mins
AldehydesAfrican Orange FlowerGreen NotesPeachBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
GardeniaLilacTuberoseJasmineLilyLily-of-the-ValleyIrisSpices
Base5-7 hrs
CivettaOakmossMuskBenzoinSandalwoodAmber
InformationalShared notesAfrican Orange Flower, Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris and Jasmine. Durations are only published for White Shoulders, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring43
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter42
Day100
Night45
Category winnerUnforgettableMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,700
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews49
Overall rank#1,794
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews205
Category winnerWhite ShouldersHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotUnforgettable by Revlon is a floral oriental launched in 1990, centering on an intensive heart of iris and orris root. This classic fragrance balances soft white florals like freesia and orange blossom with a warm, powdery base of musk and amber. It is a distinctive choice for evening wear during colder months, suited…
Reviews →Evyan White Shoulders opens with a bright burst of soapy aldehydes, green leaves, and sweet African orange flower that instantly feels crisp and clean. As the brisk top settles, the fragrance reveals a rich bouquet of gardenia, lilac, and creamy tuberose that smells like fresh petals dusted with vintage body powder. W…
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, Unforgettable or White Shoulders?
Unforgettable takes 5 of 7 categories. Unforgettable is rated 4.24/5 from 136 votes; White Shoulders is rated 3.84/5 from 1,172 votes. Choose Unforgettable for a white floral and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose White Shoulders for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Unforgettable or White Shoulders?
Unforgettable lasts longest (Unforgettable 76/100, White Shoulders 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Unforgettable or White Shoulders?
Unforgettable projects furthest (Unforgettable 72/100, White Shoulders 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Unforgettable and White Shoulders smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, powdery and floral accords. Common notes include African Orange Flower, Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris and Jasmine.
Is Unforgettable or White Shoulders better for summer or winter?
For summer, Unforgettable is the stronger pick. For winter, Unforgettable is the stronger pick. White Shoulders suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Unforgettable and White Shoulders?
Unforgettable has top notes of African Orange Flower, Lily-of-the-Valley and Freesia, heart notes of Iris, Orris Root and Jasmine, a base of Amber and Musk. White Shoulders has top notes of Aldehydes, African Orange Flower, Green Notes and Peach, heart notes of Gardenia, Lilac, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Civetta, Oakmoss, Musk and Benzoin.
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