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Zahi vs Unforgivable Women

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 726 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

  • Zahi

    Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Unforgivable Women

    Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Zahi3/7
Unforgivable Women3/7
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
ZahiPARIS CORNER
Unforgivable WomenSean John
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 49 votes
Have 49%Had 3%Want 49%
3.79/ 5 · 677 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
Category winnerZahiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
49%Love
27%Like
10%Ok
4%Dislike
10%Hate

49 votes

30%Love
44%Like
3%Ok
23%Dislike
1%Hate

677 votes

Category winnerZahiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity52
〰 Sillage48
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate70
Category winners

LongevityUnforgivable Women

SillageUnforgivable Women

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value67
¤ Price value67
Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
woody92%
vanilla84%
amber77%
fresh69%
sweet61%
woody100%
powdery92%
fruity84%
citrus77%
earthy69%
fresh61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
PearApple
Heart2 to 3 hours
VanillaJasmineRose
Base3 to 4 hours
AmberDry WoodPatchouli
Top
PearBitter OrangeAppleCassiaGrapefruitNeroliBergamot
Heart
JasmineFreesiaOrange BlossomVioletRoseCyclamenLily-of-the-Valley
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliIrisTonka BeanCedarVanillaAmberOakmoss
InformationalShared notesPear, Apple, Vanilla and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Zahi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring77
Summer100
Fall64
Winter27
Day100
Night42
Spring88
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerZahiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men26
Unisex32
Women42
Men0
Unisex15
Women85
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,497

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#2,978

PerfumerDavid Apel

Launched—

Reviews146

Category winnerUnforgivable WomenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

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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…

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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, Zahi or Unforgivable Women?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Zahi is rated 4.00/5 from 49 votes; Unforgivable Women is rated 3.79/5 from 677 votes. Choose Zahi for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Unforgivable Women for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Zahi or Unforgivable Women?

Unforgivable Women lasts longest (Unforgivable Women 62/100, Zahi 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Zahi or Unforgivable Women?

Unforgivable Women projects furthest (Unforgivable Women 59/100, Zahi 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Zahi and Unforgivable Women smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and fresh accords. Common notes include Pear, Apple, Vanilla and Jasmine.

Is Zahi or Unforgivable Women 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 Zahi and Unforgivable Women?

Zahi has top notes of Pear and Apple, heart notes of Vanilla, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Amber, Dry Wood and Patchouli. 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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