Unforgivable Black vs Unforgivable
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
79%scent match
Very similar
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Unforgivable takes 4 of 7 categories.
Unforgivable BlackChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, day or night wear.
UnforgivableChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Unforgivable Black3/7
Unforgivable4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Unforgivable
- Community sentiment
- Unforgivable
- Longevity
- Unforgivable Black
- Sillage & projection
- Unforgivable Black
- Value for money
- Unforgivable
- Versatility
- Unforgivable Black
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Unforgivable
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Unforgivable BlackSean JohnUnforgivableSean JohnWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.68/ 5 · 80 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
3.86/ 5 · 2,035 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
Category winnerUnforgivableRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate39%Love
41%Like
3%Ok
16%Dislike
1%Hate
75 votes
34%Love
49%Like
5%Ok
10%Dislike
2%Hate
1,823 votes
Category winnerUnforgivableMost 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 winnerUnforgivableBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic90%
woody80%
fresh spicy70%
rum60%
warm spicy50%
citrus100%
aromatic83%
woody65%
fresh spicy48%
sweet30%
Scent match79%Very similar · both citrus, aromatic and woody
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
TangerineGreen MandarinGrapefruitSicilian LemonBergamotBirch LeafBasilJuniper
Heart
LavenderClary SageIris
Base
RumCashmere WoodAustralian SandalwoodTonka BeanAmber
InformationalShared notesGreen Mandarin, Grapefruit, Tangerine and Sicilian Lemon. 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
Summer0
Fall0
Winter37
Day–
Night–
Category winnerUnforgivable BlackMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#12,175
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews17
Overall rank#1,637
PerfumerAurélien Guichard, Caroline Sabas, David Apel, Pierre Negrin
Launched—
Reviews253
Category winnerUnforgivableHigher 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 →Unforgivable by Sean John opens with a sharp, energetic burst of tangerine and lemon before settling into a woody, aromatic base. It is a popular choice for spring days, offering a clean, approachable citrus profile that works well for casual office wear or weekend outings when you need something light and unobtrusive…
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 Unforgivable?
Unforgivable takes 4 of 7 categories. Unforgivable Black is rated 3.68/5 from 80 votes; Unforgivable is rated 3.86/5 from 2,035 votes. Choose Unforgivable Black for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose Unforgivable for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Unforgivable Black or Unforgivable?
Unforgivable Black lasts longest (Unforgivable Black 67/100, Unforgivable 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Unforgivable Black or Unforgivable?
Unforgivable Black projects furthest (Unforgivable Black 67/100, Unforgivable 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Unforgivable Black and Unforgivable smell similar?
Very similar: a 79% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Green Mandarin, Grapefruit, Tangerine and Sicilian Lemon.
Is Unforgivable Black or Unforgivable better for summer or winter?
For summer, Unforgivable Black is the stronger pick. For winter, Unforgivable Black is the stronger pick. Unforgivable Black suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Unforgivable Black and Unforgivable?
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. Unforgivable has top notes of Tangerine, Green Mandarin, Grapefruit and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Clary Sage and Iris, a base of Rum, Cashmere Wood, Australian Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.
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