Unforgivable Black vs B-Cool
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
62%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Unforgivable Black takes 4 of 5 categories.
Unforgivable BlackChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear.
B-CoolChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Unforgivable Black4/5
B-Cool1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Unforgivable Black
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Unforgivable Black
- Sillage & projection
- Unforgivable Black
- Value for money
- B-Cool
- 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 JohnB-CoolPoliceWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.68/ 5 · 80 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
3.79/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 33%Had 33%Want 35%
Category winnerUnforgivable BlackRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate39%Love
41%Like
3%Ok
16%Dislike
1%Hate
75 votes
11%Love
74%Like
0%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate
19 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityUnforgivable Black
SillageUnforgivable Black
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerB-CoolBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic90%
woody80%
fresh spicy70%
rum60%
warm spicy50%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy88%
citrus77%
lavender65%
woody53%
green42%
Scent match62%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Green MandarinGrapefruitTangerineSicilian LemonBergamotPearCardamomLavender
Heart
IrisBasilClary SageRosemary
Base
Coconut RumCashmere WoodAmberAustralian SandalwoodTonka Bean
Top
GrapefruitBasilPear
Heart
LavenderCardamomMarigold
Base
VetiverSandalwoodCashmere WoodTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Pear, Cardamom and Lavender. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring94
Summer100
Fall75
Winter100
Day100
Night95
Spring100
Summer89
Fall67
Winter56
Day100
Night11
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#12,175
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews17
Overall rank#44,952
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerUnforgivable BlackHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotUnforgivable 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…
Reviews →Police B-Cool opens with a sharp burst of bitter grapefruit and green basil leaf, grounded by sweet pear. As the top notes quiet down, herbal lavender and warm cardamom step forward over a clean base of vetiver and sandalwood. It stays crisp, fresh, and lightweight, making it an easy pick for casual morning wear in wa…
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, Unforgivable Black or B-Cool?
Unforgivable Black takes 4 of 5 categories. Unforgivable Black is rated 3.68/5 from 80 votes; B-Cool is rated 3.79/5 from 19 votes. Choose Unforgivable Black for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose B-Cool for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Unforgivable Black or B-Cool?
Unforgivable Black lasts longest (Unforgivable Black 67/100, B-Cool 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Unforgivable Black or B-Cool?
Unforgivable Black projects furthest (Unforgivable Black 67/100, B-Cool 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Unforgivable Black and B-Cool smell similar?
Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Pear, Cardamom and Lavender.
Is Unforgivable Black or B-Cool better for summer or winter?
Unforgivable Black suits day or night wear; B-Cool suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Unforgivable Black and B-Cool?
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. B-Cool has top notes of Grapefruit, Basil and Pear, heart notes of Lavender, Cardamom and Marigold, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Cashmere Wood and Tonka Bean.
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