Sean John 2006 EDT

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Unforgivable

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

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Sean John Unforgivable is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2006, created by Caroline Sabas, Pierre Negrin, Aurélien Guichard, and David Apel. 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 Cashmeran, 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 Toilette bottle
Inspired by
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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.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT., FRAGRANCE (PARFUM), WATER (AQUA), LIMONENE, LINALOOL, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, CITRAL, FARNESOL, GERANIOL, COUMARIN, EUGENOL, CITRONELLOL.

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

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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Where to buy

Prices for the United States · · checked 26 October

2.5 fl oz (75 ml) 1 offer
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