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Unforgivable

2006Men

citrus up front, then aromatic, settling into woody.

Unforgivable by Sean John is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Unforgivable was launched in 2006. Unforgivable was created by David Apel, Pierre Negrin, Aurélien Guichard and Caroline Sabas. Top notes are Tangerine, Green Mandarin, Sicilian Lemon, Grapefruit, Bergamot, Birch Leaf, Basil and Juniper; middle notes are Lavender, Clary Sage…

citrus aromatic woody fresh spicy

Noses: Caroline Sabas · Pierre Negrin · Aurélien Guichard · David Apel

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Tangerine, Green Mandarin, Sicilian Lemon, Grapefruit, Bergamot, Birch Leaf, Basil, Juniper
Heart· 2–4h
Lavender, Clary Sage, Iris
Drydown· 6h+
Rum, Cashmere Wood, Australian Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Amber

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

51%

42%

36%

17%

17%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityModerate

ReachClose

Summer35%Spring32%Fall21%Winter12%Day56%Night44%Wears male48%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Unforgivable smell like?

citrus up front, then aromatic, settling into woody. Dominant accords: citrus, aromatic, woody.

What notes are in Unforgivable?

Top: Tangerine, Green Mandarin, Sicilian Lemon, Grapefruit, Bergamot, Birch Leaf, Basil, Juniper. Heart: Lavender, Clary Sage, Iris. Base: Rum, Cashmere Wood, Australian Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Amber.

How long does Unforgivable last?

Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Unforgivable loud?

Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.

What season is Unforgivable best for?

Summer is the top pick (35%). Spring is second at 32%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Unforgivable?

Day wear leads at 56%. Night is a secondary pick at 44%.

Is Unforgivable for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 48% read it as male. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Unforgivable?

Composed by Caroline Sabas and Pierre Negrin and Aurélien Guichard and David Apel. Released in 2006.