Unforgivable Women Eau de Parfum vs Varensia Eau de Parfum

Unforgivable Women

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2007	Year	1994
££	Price Tier	£

Varensia

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Unforgivable Women

Sean John's Unforgivable Women: a truly divisive scent. Some swear it's a sophisticated, creamy dream; others find it a cheap, synthetic nightmare. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, strongly dependent on your body chemistry. Proceed with caution on this one.

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Our Verdict - Varensia

Divisive, vintage glam with a surprisingly modern twist. This affordable chypre offers a complex journey from a bright, aldehydic opening to a mossy, powdery drydown. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, but for those who get it, it's a steal.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	14%	15%
Floral	32%	27%
Fruity	11%	14%
Green	12%	11%
Sweet	21%	23%
Warm	3%	8%
Woody	13%	8%
Earthy	10%	9%
Animalic	2%	2%
Fresh	20%	16%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Unforgivable Women EdP

Varensia EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Neroli 12% vs 17%

Bergamot 11% vs 11%

Only in Unforgivable Women

Pear 21% Bitter Orange 15% Apple 14% Redcurrant Leaf 13% Grapefruit 13%

Only in Varensia

Orange 16% Mandarin 16% Raspberry 15% Aldehydes 13% Clove 12%

Shared Notes

Jasmine 15% vs 12%

Rose 13% vs 12%

Only in Unforgivable Women

Freesia 15% Orange Blossom 15% Violet 14% Cyclamen 14% Lily Of The Valley 12%

Only in Varensia

Blackcurrant 19% Redcurrant Leaf 17% Ylang-Ylang 13% Geranium 13% Lotus 13%

Shared Notes

Sandalwood 15% vs 8%

Patchouli 11% vs 8%

Vanilla 10% vs 8%

Oakmoss 10% vs 16%

Vetiver 9% vs 8%

Only in Unforgivable Women

Iris 11% Tonka Bean 11% Cedar 10% Amber 10%

Only in Varensia

Carnation 17% Powdery 16% Benzoin 9% Labdanum 9%

Accords

Unforgivable Women Varensia

100%

Woody

74%

58%

Citrus

100%

62%

Fruity

99%

55%

Floral

95%

Mossy

88%

54%

Aromatic

83%

68%

Powdery

82%

58%

Earthy

79%

52%

Warm Spicy

79%

Green

60%

57%

Fresh

54%

White Floral

Woody shared

100%

74%

Citrus shared

58%

100%

Fruity shared

62%

99%

Floral shared

55%

95%

Mossy

88%

Aromatic shared

54%

83%

Powdery shared

68%

82%

Earthy shared

58%

79%

Warm Spicy shared

52%

79%

Green

60%

Fresh

57%

White Floral

54%

Performance

Unforgivable Women Varensia

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Strong

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Unforgivable Women

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring Summer

An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office Formal

While some find it office-appropriate, its strong woody-powdery profile and mixed performance reviews suggest it's best suited for dates or casual wear where its sensuality can shine without being overwhelming. It's too complex and intimate for formal events or sport.

Varensia

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its bold, intricate profile and strong performance make it less ideal for the office or sport. The luxurious and complex chypre nature, however, lends itself beautifully to formal events and date nights, with some reviewers even finding it suitable for casual wear.