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Unforgivable Black by Sean John — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Sean John· 2008

Unforgivable Black

Name: Unforgivable Black by Sean John
Brand: Sean John
Rating: 6.6 (5 reviews)

6.65

Bergamot at first spray; amber is what stays on skin. Best in spring, made for daily wear.

FreshFruityWoodySpicy

Scent profile

Top notes

BergamotCardamomGrapefruitGreen mandarin orangeLavenderLemonPearTangerine

Heart notes

BasilClary sage

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

Moonwind

Avon · 2007

8.7132~$20

B-Cool

Iris

Rosemary

Base notes

AmberCashmere woodCoconut rumSandalwoodTonka bean

When to wear it

A spring and summer fragrance that wears easiest in daylight — at its best for everyday wear and the office.

SpringDayEveryday wear

When

Winter

82%

Spring

100%

Summer

96%

Fall

96%

Day

100%

Night

73%

Where

Office

93%

Casual

100%

Date

82%

Club

58%

Formal

76%

Wearability profile derived by Fragr from this fragrance’s accords and notes. 100% = its strongest setting.

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Sport

70%