Unseen vs Back When We Were Happy
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
23%scent match
Clearly different
Imaginary Fragrances
Rank #36,040 SweetWarm Spicy
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
UnseenChoose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Back When We Were HappyChoose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Unseen2/4
Back When We Were Happy2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Unseen
- Sillage & projection
- Back When We Were Happy
- Value for money
- Back When We Were Happy
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Unseen
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
UnseenAAMOBack When We Were HappyImaginary FragrancesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.33/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 15%Had 0%Want 85%
4.67/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 5%Had 1%Want 95%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate83%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
17%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
83%Love
0%Like
17%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityUnseen
SillageBack When We Were Happy
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBack When We Were HappyBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
green92%
powdery84%
lactonic77%
iris69%
aromatic61%
sweet100%
warm spicy92%
citrus84%
fruity77%
woody69%
vanilla61%
Scent match23%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Fig LeafCardamom
Heart
Fig MilkIrisCashmere Wood
Base
SandalwoodAmbergrisCedarwoodVanilla
Top
PineapplePanacottaPink PepperVanilla
Heart
GrapefruitCardamomCedarwoodWhite ChocolateIris
Base
BenzoinSandalwoodMusk
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Iris, Sandalwood and Cedarwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring75
Summer75
Fall100
Winter50
Day80
Night100
Spring50
Summer50
Fall100
Winter83
Day80
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#23,478
PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#36,040
PerfumerSachin Singh
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerUnseenHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotUnseen by AAMO is a modern fig scent that balances green fig leaf with softly spiced cardamom, then turns creamy with fig milk and a powdered iris feel. The dry-down leans smooth and woody, with sandalwood, cedar and a gentle vanilla-ambergris warmth. It reads clean, plush and quietly distinctive rather than loud, a g…
Reviews →Back When We Were Happy opens like a playful dessert-fruit accord, pineapple, vanilla and pink pepper, then settles into a softer mix of cardamom, cedarwood, iris and creamy sweetness. It reads warm, sweet and lightly woody, with a nostalgic comfort that may suit cooler weather, evening wear, and anyone who likes gour…
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, Unseen or Back When We Were Happy?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Unseen is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes; Back When We Were Happy is rated 4.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose Unseen for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Back When We Were Happy for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Unseen or Back When We Were Happy?
Unseen lasts longest (Unseen 75/100, Back When We Were Happy 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Unseen or Back When We Were Happy?
Back When We Were Happy projects furthest (Back When We Were Happy 60/100, Unseen 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Unseen and Back When We Were Happy smell similar?
Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Iris, Sandalwood and Cedarwood.
Is Unseen or Back When We Were Happy better for summer or winter?
Unseen suits evening wear; Back When We Were Happy suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Unseen and Back When We Were Happy?
Unseen has top notes of Fig Leaf and Cardamom, heart notes of Fig Milk, Iris and Cashmere Wood, a base of Sandalwood, Ambergris, Cedarwood and Vanilla. Back When We Were Happy has top notes of Pineapple, Panacotta, Pink Pepper and Vanilla, heart notes of Grapefruit, Cardamom, Cedarwood and White Chocolate, a base of Benzoin, Sandalwood and Musk.
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