91%
Unforgivable EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2006 | Year | 2006 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Despicable For Men EDP
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Which Should You Buy?
Our Verdict - Unforgivable EDP
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 - Despicable For Men EDP
Despicable copies Sean John's Unforgivable - that sparkling citrus opening melting into lavender, iris and a smooth cashmere-wood base. The dupe captures the fresh-fougere-to-creamy-wood arc but reads flatter, with shorter longevity than the FiFi-winning original.
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Scent Profile
How They Wear
Showing: Overall Blend
Mood
Mood
Energising
Calming
Character
Playful
Serious
Sentiment
Uplifting
Brooding
Unforgivable
EDP
Despicable For Men
EDP
Notes
Unforgivable
Despicable For Men
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
Tangerine
17%
vs
12%
Mandarin
16%
vs
14%
Lemon
12%
vs
13%
Grapefruit
12%
vs
12%
Bergamot
11%
vs
14%
Birch
10%
vs
12%
Basil
10%
vs
10%
Juniper
9%
vs
11%
Shared Notes
Cashmere Wood
21%
vs
23%
Sandalwood
19%
vs
25%
Tonka Bean
17%
vs
27%
Amber
16%
vs
23%
Only in Unforgivable
Rum
25%
Accords
Performance
Unforgivable
Despicable For Men
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Season and Occasion Fit
Unforgivable
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.
Despicable For Men
Seasons
Best For:
Spring
Summer
Also Works:
Autumn
The sparkling citrus and clean woods favour spring and summer, with enough warmth for mild autumn.
Occasions
Best For:
Office
Casual
Also Works:
Date
Formal
Sport
Fresh and versatile, it slots easily into office, casual and daily wear.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Overall scent match
91%
Key Similarities
Both lean citrus, aromatic, woody
Key Differences
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
Unforgivable EDP
Despicable For Men EDP
75ml
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125ml
Not available
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