Unforgivable Eau de Parfum bottle Unforgivable
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U Gender U
2006 Year 2024
££ Price Tier ££
Alcove Eau de Parfum bottle Alcove

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Unforgivable Eau de Parfum
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.
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Our Verdict - Alcove Eau de Parfum
A creamy, spicy sandalwood showstopper that's undeniably high-quality, though some might find it a tad overdone. It's a journey from zesty freshness to a deeply woody, almost gourmand embrace.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 19% 20%
Floral 13% 12%
Fruity 3% 5%
Green 15% 16%
Sweet 20% 14%
Warm 10% 12%
Woody 16% 24%
Earthy 6% 6%
Animalic 2% 1%
Fresh 21% 22%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Unforgivable EdP
Alcove EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 12% vs 24%
Grapefruit 12% vs 20%
Bergamot 11% vs 22%
Only in Unforgivable Eau de Parfum
Lavender 38% Clary Sage 32% Iris 30%

Accords

Unforgivable Eau de Parfum Alcove Eau de Parfum
100%
Citrus
100%
58%
Woody
90%
65%
Aromatic
73%
55%
Fresh Spicy
62%
Fruity
49%
Powdery
49%
42%
Sweet
Citrus shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
58%
90%
Aromatic shared
65%
73%
Fresh Spicy shared
55%
62%
49%
49%
42%

Performance

Unforgivable Eau de Parfum Alcove Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Unforgivable Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

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.

Alcove Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

With its moderate to strong sillage and good longevity, this woody amber isn't ideal for a discreet office environment, but it shines in casual and evening settings. Its sophisticated and warm character makes it a strong contender for dates, whilst the unique sandalwood profile could also suit formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
86%
Accord
84%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Woody, Aromatic accords and Amber, Bergamot notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Unforgivable Eau de Parfum
Alcove Eau de Parfum
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