21 community ratings

Forgive Me

2023WomenClassic

7.5/ 10

Community score
21 ratings

Carine Roitfeld Forgive Me is a floral, sweet fragrance for women, with creamy, resinous and earthy sides that make it feel rich and full.

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Skunky's take: The votes point to evening; dressed for a nice dinner.

How does it perform?

From 16 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.5 /10

Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.

Sillage

8.3 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.3 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

67% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Cashmeran Ylang-ylang Indian tuberose Tunisian orange blossom Mandarin orange Labdanum Frankincense Gardenia Pink pepper Indonesian patchouli

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Sweet
Spicy
Creamy
Resinous
Earthy

What does Forgive Me smell like?

The scent stays firmly in a floral lane: Indian tuberose, gardenia, ylang-ylang and Tunisian orange blossom form a creamy bouquet. Mandarin orange lightens it a little, while pink pepper adds a spicy warmth. Labdanum and frankincense bring a resinous depth, and Indonesian patchouli and cashmeran give it a soft, earthy base.

Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and most voters find the staying power high. The sample is small, but it points to a fragrance that leaves a clear trail. It is made for women. Perfumes with a close profile include L'Artisan Parfumeur 25 Obscuratio and Tom Ford Soleil Brûlant.