Versus Time for Action vs Unforgivable Women
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
30%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Unforgivable Women takes 6 of 7 categories.
Versus Time for ActionChoose it for a citrus and mossy character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Unforgivable WomenChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Versus Time for Action1/7
Unforgivable Women6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Unforgivable Women
- Community sentiment
- Unforgivable Women
- Longevity
- Unforgivable Women
- Sillage & projection
- Unforgivable Women
- Value for money
- Unforgivable Women
- Versatility
- Versus Time for Action
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Unforgivable Women
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Versus Time for ActionVersaceUnforgivable WomenSean JohnWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.67/ 5 · 49 votes
Have 20%Had 40%Want 40%
3.79/ 5 · 677 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
Category winnerUnforgivable WomenRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate24%Love
45%Like
8%Ok
18%Dislike
4%Hate
49 votes
30%Love
44%Like
3%Ok
23%Dislike
1%Hate
677 votes
Category winnerUnforgivable WomenMost 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 winnerUnforgivable WomenBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
mossy83%
earthy65%
fresh spicy48%
rose30%
woody100%
powdery92%
fruity84%
citrus77%
earthy69%
fresh61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both citrus and earthy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrapefruitNeroli
Heart
Lemon VerbenaRose
Base
Lemon TreeOakmoss
Top
PearBitter OrangeAppleCassiaGrapefruitNeroliBergamot
Heart
JasmineFreesiaOrange BlossomVioletRoseCyclamenLily-of-the-Valley
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliIrisTonka BeanCedarVanillaAmberOakmoss
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Neroli, Rose and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring71
Summer100
Fall36
Winter7
Day100
Night10
Spring88
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerVersus Time for ActionMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#31,716
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#3,035
PerfumerDavid Apel
Launched—
Reviews146
Category winnerUnforgivable WomenHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVersus Time for Action by Versace is a woody aromatic blend targeting those who seek a bright citrus opening. Grapefruit and green lemon verbena set a sharp, energizing mood, while oakmoss grounds the formula. It fits warm weather wear and casual, post-workout settings.
Reviews →Unforgivable 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 →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, Versus Time for Action or Unforgivable Women?
Unforgivable Women takes 6 of 7 categories. Versus Time for Action is rated 3.67/5 from 49 votes; Unforgivable Women is rated 3.79/5 from 677 votes. Choose Versus Time for Action for a citrus and mossy character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Unforgivable Women for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Versus Time for Action or Unforgivable Women?
Unforgivable Women lasts longest (Unforgivable Women 62/100, Versus Time for Action 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Versus Time for Action or Unforgivable Women?
Unforgivable Women projects furthest (Unforgivable Women 59/100, Versus Time for Action 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Versus Time for Action and Unforgivable Women smell similar?
Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and earthy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Neroli, Rose and Oakmoss.
Is Versus Time for Action or Unforgivable Women better for summer or winter?
For summer, Versus Time for Action is the stronger pick. For winter, Unforgivable Women is the stronger pick. Versus Time for Action suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Versus Time for Action and Unforgivable Women?
Versus Time for Action has top notes of Grapefruit and Neroli, heart notes of Lemon Verbena and Rose, a base of Lemon Tree and Oakmoss. 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.
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