Sean John 2006 EDP

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Unforgivable

by Caroline Sabas , David Apel , Pierre Negrin , Aurélien Guichard

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Sean John Unforgivable is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2006, created by Caroline Sabas, David Apel, Pierre Negrin, and Aurélien Guichard. Unforgivable opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Grapefruit, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Iris, Lavender, and Clary Sage, and dries down to a base of Cashmere Wood, Amber, Sandalwood, and Tonka Bean. Sean John's Unforgivable carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

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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  • Fresh
  • Modern
  • Confident
  • Relaxed
  • Bold
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Unforgivable Eau de Parfum bottle
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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall

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

Best 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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Unforgivable opens with a vibrant, zesty explosion of various citruses, particularly mandarin and grapefruit, brightened by green basil. This energetic start quickly mellows into an aromatic heart of lavender and iris, adding a touch of clean sophistication. The base reveals a warm, slightly boozy embrace of rum, sandalwood, and amber, settling into a soft, woody sweetness.

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