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Unforgivable Black Eau de Parfum bottle Unforgivable Black EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2008 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Noire Pardon For Men Eau de Parfum bottle Noire Pardon For Men EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Unforgivable Black EDP
Unforgivable Black is a boozy, citrus-heavy fragrance that swings between a freshie and a heavy night scent. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, with fans praising its potency and boozy uniqueness, while others find it too intense or uninspired. Definitely one to try before you buy.
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Our Verdict - Noire Pardon For Men EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Unforgivable Black - a aromatic fragrance led by Bergamot, Pear, Tangerine, with citrus depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Unforgivable Black EDP
Noire Pardon For Men EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Tangerine 13% vs 23%
Bergamot 12% vs 30%
Pear 11% vs 26%
Lavender 10% vs 19%
Shared Notes
Iris 27% vs 22%
Basil 25% vs 27%
Clary Sage 24% vs 31%
Rosemary 22% vs 18%
Shared Notes
Cashmere Wood 17% vs 30%
Amber 16% vs 19%
Sandalwood 16% vs 26%
Tonka Bean 16% vs 23%
Only in Unforgivable Black
Rum 32%

Accords

Unforgivable Black Noire Pardon For Men
100%
Citrus
78%
67%
Aromatic
90%
45%
Fruity
66%
57%
Woody
Powdery
54%
52%
Rum
47%
Sweet
Floral
42%
Citrus shared
100%
78%
Aromatic shared
67%
90%
Fruity shared
45%
66%
57%
54%
Rum
52%
47%
42%

Performance

Unforgivable Black Noire Pardon For Men
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Unforgivable Black

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its strong projection and longevity, combined with a heavy, boozy rum note, make it less suitable for office wear. However, its intensity and unique character are perfect for evening dates or more casual, confident statements, though too heavy for sport.

Noire Pardon For Men

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Reach for it across spring and summer, where the aromatic signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, citrus, fruity

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Unforgivable Black EDP
Noire Pardon For Men EDP
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