ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. For some, it's bottled sunshine and pure artistry; for others, it's a cloying, medicinal mess or even worse, like 'dirty horse stalls'. Definitely not a safe blind buy, despite what some might claim.
Divisive and plagued by reformulations, Unforgivable is a faded classic. Its original magic is now a whisper, with current batches offering a fleeting, if pleasant, citrus-woody opening before vanishing entirely. Get a clone instead.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 13% | 19% |
| Floral | 7% | 13% |
| Fruity | 4% | 3% |
| Green | 16% | 15% |
| Sweet | 30% | 20% |
| Warm | 14% | 10% |
| Woody | 16% | 16% |
| Earthy | 5% | 6% |
| Animalic | 0% | 2% |
| Fresh | 20% | 21% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its nuclear performance and strong sillage, often described as 'beast mode,' make it less suitable for an office setting where subtlety is key. However, its unique and seductive profile, often called opulent or beautiful, makes it a fantastic choice for dates and special casual events, transitioning well into evenings.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
The fresh and clean accords make it suitable for casual wear and the gym, though its weak performance means frequent reapplication. It's too subtle and fleeting for formal events, and just passable for a casual date, given its intimate projection.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Aromatic, Sweet, Woody accords and Lavender, Juniper notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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