Unforgivable

Unforgivable was released in 2005 by Sean John, in the form of an Eau de Toilette. The composition is attributed to perfumer David Apel, whose name also appears as Dave Apel. It comes in three sizes: 50 ml, 75 ml and 125 ml.

A citrus and green opening

Bergamot brings a fruity, lightly sweet freshness. Lemon plays on sharp, distinctly tangy acidity. Basil, an aromatic herb, extends the fresh impression with an anise-like nuance that pulls the opening toward green rather than toward pure zest.

Lavender and iris

In the heart tier, lavender pairs the flower with a camphoraceous freshness, characteristic of this scrubland plant. Iris adds its powdery texture, buttery inflections and a hint of violet, a register often sought to soften aromatic accords.

A gourmand, woody base

Tonka bean, the seed of a South American tree, evokes almond, toasted notes and caramel. Sandalwood answers with a velvety, warm wood, whose creamy roundness makes this tree a classic material in sweet bases.

A citrus fougère

The fougère accord is recognizable in the pairing of lavender and tonka bean, whose coumarin gives the base its hay-like, almond-tinged quality. Bergamot and lemon also tie the composition to the citrus family, built on essences drawn from citrus peels.

What the label declares

Limonene and citral, present in citrus peels, recall lemon and bergamot; linalool is found in lavender as well as in bergamot. Geraniol and citronellol have a rosy odor, benzyl alcohol is subtle, and coumarin relates to tonka bean.