Perfumes Similar to Sean John Unforgivable
Kajal III, Kajal II and Debonaire are perfumes like Sean John Unforgivable, pairing bright citrus with aromatic lavender and herbs. Launched in 2006, Unforgivable is an aromatic fougère that opens with tangerine, lemon, grapefruit and bergamot. Lavender, clary sage and rum lead into a warm base of cashmeran, sandalwood, tonka bean and amber.
Kajal III by Kajal £195.00
- Key notes:
- ambroxan
- grapefruit
- lavender
- lemon
- neroli
- rosemary
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- citrusy
Symbolically, three is a powerful number which represents the wholeness of a completed cycle — the past, the present, the future. We are not defined by our hardships, but by how we confront them: the discipline of optimism, the courage of resolve. Kajal III, with its burst of ginger and citrus anchored by cleansing lavender and enfolding amber, has been created to honor all forms of determination and fortitude.
Perfumer: Kevin Mathis
Kajal II by Kajal £195.00
- Key notes:
- cloves
- fougere
- green leaves
- lavender
- lemon
- mandarin
- patchouli
- sage
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- spicy
Spiritually, number two symbolizes balance, a reminder that we are all connected. When we attune our inner self with our outer experiences, a profound equilibrium emerges. Kajal II, with its peach and bright aromatics playing against deep oakmoss, sandalwood and musk, is a tribute to this serene duality.
Perfumer: Rosendeo Mateu
L'Etrog Acqua by Arquiste £195.00
- Key notes:
- bergamot
- cedarwood
- cedrat
- lemon
- mandarin
- petitgrain
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- woody
Early morning, October 1175, Calabria
The cool night air dissipates under the sun’s first rays. The ripe citrus in the field has absorbed all the water of the morning dew and the farmers are ready to work on the misty green fields, speckled by the bright yellow of the citron. They leave their woody cabin and take a deep breath…
Marcelle by Marie Jeanne £110.00
- Key notes:
- bergamot
- jasmine
- lemon
- mandarin
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- woody
Perfumer: Michèle Saramito
A new addition to Bloom’s portfolio, an elegant cologne with sweet sun kissed citruses, honeyed neroli and amber background.
With classic formulas it’s the quality of the ingredients that matters. Marie Jeanne might be a new perfume house, but it’s founded by a young perfumer from a family connected to Robertet for several generations.
Robertet is a bit like De Beers of the fine natural perfume materials - matières premières, for decades they have been dealing with the finest, purest and most precious stuff a perfumer can dream of.
This is Marcelle, a classic elegant cologne but with highly likely the best bergamot from Italy, grapefruit from Spain, neroli from Tunisia and petigrain from Paraguay among other notes in the formula.
Isleta by D:SOL MMXVI £140.00
- Key notes:
- amyris
- bergamot
- clary sage
- fig
- linden
- mandarin
- tea
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- green
The sun stands still. The air shimmers. Time dissolves. You are alone — but not lonely. Skin. Silence. Isleta is the echo of an island within you — a moment without direction, carried by light and warmth. A daydream in summer. Hold onto nothing. Just be.
Isleta is an extraordinary fragrance that shines with the generosity of summer. This bright green floral weaves a delicate dance between fresh grass and sultry jasmine sambac, savory fig and aromatic white tea.
Mathilde by Rance 1795 £110.00
- Key notes:
- jasmine
- lily-of-the-valley
- narcissus
- neroli
- orris (iris root)
- passion fruit
- rose
- sandalwood
- tangerine
- ylang-ylang
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- fruity
Matilde Bonaparte, niece of Napoleon I, was known for her breasts (“le plus beau décolleté”) and her talent as a painter. She also hosted a celebrated 19th-century Parisian salon attended by the greatest artists and writers of her time. This namesake perfume is an olfactory salon of provocative white florals (ylang-ylang, narcissus, jasmine) given tropical succulence with passion fruit and papaya. Mathilde’s heady brightness is softened by iris and sandalwood.
Giardinodiercole by Agatho £305.00
- Key notes:
- black pepper
- cashmeran
- cedarwood
- juniper
- lavender
- patchouli
- Aromagroups:
- spicy
- woody
It is the energy of myth and the elegance of the garden that inspire a refined and vigorous essence.
Bergamot and juniper berries become full-bodied on a carpet of incense, fading into the persistent fascination of oriental wood.
The presence of a marble Hercules in the garden of the perfumer’s house, triumph of courage and immortality, elevates to myth the creations of Agatho and the Giardinodiercole becomes a perfume.
004 Gin Cologne by Bon Parfumeur £105.00
- Key notes:
- juniper
- mandarin
- tobacco
- tonka beans
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- green
Perfumer: Karine Dubreuil – Sereni
The fourth fragrance in the citrusy section of Bon Parfumeur’s library of perfume themes. This time it’s mandarin gin, juicy and green with a bit of spicy sweet tobacco in the background.
Debonaire by Plowden & Fallow £108.00
- Key notes:
- lavender
- lemon
- neroli
- rosemary
- sandalwood
- vetiver
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- green
One has a sophisticated charm, confidence and sports impeccable tailoring, need we say more? Debonaire is your go to Plowden & Fallow fragrance for everyday wear be that wondering the streets of Chelsea, attending a mid-summer garden party, or those days spent in the office followed by a post work drink.
For here we have an example of aromatic tailoring of the finest order; a fragrant citrus head has been carefully woven into a delightfully musky floral base from which gentle woody notes ascend forth.
Shifumi | Rock Paper Scissors by Maison Matine £115.00
- Key notes:
- cardamom
- cedarwood
- grapefruit
- mandarin
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- woody
Step out into the world clean-with-a-sheen thanks to the dewy freshness of this smile-bringer. The initial grapefruit/mandarin kick opens up into creamy magnolia and tart apple, underscored with woody vetiver and cedar.
About Unforgivable by Sean John
- What does Unforgivable by Sean John smell like?
- It smells fresh, citrusy and aromatic, opening with tangerine, mandarin, lemon, grapefruit and bergamot. Lavender, clary sage, rum and orris add herbal and boozy facets before a warm dry-down of cashmeran, sandalwood, tonka bean and amber.
- Do they still make Unforgivable by Sean John?
- Unforgivable appears in current retailer listings, including eau de toilette formats for men.
- How does Kajal III compare with Sean John Unforgivable?
- Kajal III shares grapefruit, lemon and lavender with Unforgivable. Ambroxan, neroli and rosemary give it a cleaner, more contemporary character, with less of Unforgivable’s woody warmth, rum and amber depth.
- How does Kajal II compare with Sean John Unforgivable?
- Kajal II echoes Unforgivable through lavender, lemon, mandarin and sage. Cloves, green leaves and patchouli make it spicier, greener and more savoury than the reference’s citrus-led, rum-accented profile.
- Which similar scent has Unforgivable’s woody aromatic side?
- Giardinodiercole shares lavender, juniper and cashmeran with Unforgivable. Black pepper, cedarwood and patchouli take it in a darker, spicier direction, without the same bright citrus opening or rum accent.









