Unforgivable Women vs Zahi
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.
Unforgivable WomenChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
ZahiChoose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Unforgivable Women3/7
Zahi3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Zahi
- Community sentiment
- Zahi
- Longevity
- Unforgivable Women
- Sillage & projection
- Unforgivable Women
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- Zahi
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Unforgivable Women
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Unforgivable WomenSean JohnZahiPARIS CORNERWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.79/ 5 · 677 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
4.00/ 5 · 49 votes
Have 49%Had 3%Want 49%
Category winnerZahiRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate30%Love
44%Like
3%Ok
23%Dislike
1%Hate
677 votes
49%Love
27%Like
10%Ok
4%Dislike
10%Hate
49 votes
Category winnerZahiMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityUnforgivable Women
SillageUnforgivable Women
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
powdery92%
fruity84%
citrus77%
earthy69%
fresh61%
fruity100%
woody92%
vanilla84%
amber77%
fresh69%
sweet61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and fresh
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PearBitter OrangeAppleCassiaGrapefruitNeroliBergamot
Heart
JasmineFreesiaOrange BlossomVioletRoseCyclamenLily-of-the-Valley
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliIrisTonka BeanCedarVanillaAmberOakmoss
Top30 to 45 minutes
PearApple
Heart2 to 3 hours
VanillaJasmineRose
Base3 to 4 hours
AmberDry WoodPatchouli
InformationalShared notesPear, Apple, Jasmine and Rose. Durations are only published for Zahi, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring88
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring77
Summer100
Fall64
Winter27
Day100
Night42
Category winnerZahiMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,987
PerfumerDavid Apel
Launched—
Reviews146
Overall rank#19,497
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews8
Category winnerUnforgivable WomenHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotUnforgivable Women by Sean John is a complex, woody, and powdery floral fragrance released in 2007. It centers on an intricate layering of pear, bitter orange, and neroli over a deep base of sandalwood and amber. This versatile scent performs well during the transition from summer to autumn, offering a balanced, non-s…
Reviews →Zahi by Paris Corner brings a bright, crisp crunch of fresh apple and ripe pear right to the front. As that juicy start settles, a gentle bouquet of jasmine and rose emerges, softened by a smooth splash of sweet vanilla. The base brings grounded warmth with dry wood, patchouli, and golden amber, giving the airy orchar…
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 Women or Zahi?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Unforgivable Women is rated 3.79/5 from 677 votes; Zahi is rated 4.00/5 from 49 votes. Choose Unforgivable Women for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Zahi for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Unforgivable Women or Zahi?
Unforgivable Women lasts longest (Unforgivable Women 62/100, Zahi 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Unforgivable Women or Zahi?
Unforgivable Women projects furthest (Unforgivable Women 59/100, Zahi 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Unforgivable Women and Zahi smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and fresh accords. Common notes include Pear, Apple, Jasmine and Rose.
Is Unforgivable Women or Zahi better for summer or winter?
For summer, Zahi is the stronger pick. For winter, Unforgivable Women is the stronger pick. Zahi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Unforgivable Women and Zahi?
Unforgivable Women has top notes of Pear, Bitter Orange, Apple and Cassia, heart notes of Jasmine, Freesia, Orange Blossom and Violet, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Iris and Tonka Bean. Zahi has top notes of Pear and Apple, heart notes of Vanilla, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Amber, Dry Wood and Patchouli.
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