Fragrance comparison

Unforgivable Black vs Agua

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 89 ratings analysed

3 wins

Unforgivable Black

Sean John

3.6880 votes

Rank #12,128 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

65%scent match

Closely related

Agua

Massimo Dutti

4.009 votes

Rank #53,340 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Unforgivable Black takes 3 of 4 categories.

Unforgivable Black
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Agua
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Unforgivable Black3/4

Agua1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Unforgivable Black
Sillage & projection: Unforgivable Black
Value for money: Agua
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

Unforgivable BlackSean John

AguaMassimo Dutti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 80 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 26%Had 16%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

75 votes

44%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityUnforgivable Black

SillageUnforgivable Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAguaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

fresh spicy70%

rum60%

warm spicy50%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

citrus65%

lavender53%

warm spicy42%

Scent match65%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green MandarinGrapefruitTangerineSicilian LemonBergamotPearCardamomLavender

Heart

IrisBasilClary SageRosemary

Base

Coconut RumCashmere WoodAmberAustralian SandalwoodTonka Bean

Top

RosemaryGrapefruitBergamotBitter OrangeTangerineClary Sage

Heart

LavenderCardamomPepperelemi

Base

PatchouliPineVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Tangerine, Bergamot and Cardamom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring94

Summer100

Fall75

Winter100

Day100

Night95

Spring100

Summer40

Fall100

Winter20

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,128

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#53,340

PerfumerRamon Monegal

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerUnforgivable BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Massimo Dutti Agua opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange, grapefruit, and aromatic rosemary before settling into a cool pine and vetiver base. Formulated by Ramon Monegal, this eau de toilette offers a crisp Mediterranean profile for warm spring days, making it an easy pick for casual mornings and relaxed office w…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Unforgivable Black or Agua?

Unforgivable Black takes 3 of 4 categories. Unforgivable Black is rated 3.68/5 from 80 votes; Agua is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes. Choose Unforgivable Black for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose Agua for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Unforgivable Black or Agua?

Unforgivable Black lasts longest (Unforgivable Black 67/100, Agua 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Unforgivable Black or Agua?

Unforgivable Black projects furthest (Unforgivable Black 67/100, Agua 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Unforgivable Black and Agua smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Tangerine, Bergamot and Cardamom.

Is Unforgivable Black or Agua better for summer or winter?

Unforgivable Black suits day or night wear; Agua suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Unforgivable Black and Agua?

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. Agua has top notes of Rosemary, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Cardamom, Pepper and elemi, a base of Patchouli, Pine, Vetiver and Musk.