The genderless fragrance is not a recent trend: it is a return to the origins of perfumery, when a scent was chosen for affinity rather than label. The niche has made this territory its natural home — most contemporary artistic creations are born without a recipient, built around a raw material or an idea, and let the skin decide.

How to choose a unisex perfume

The most reliable criterion is to start from the olfactory family: woody and amber scents are the most versatile, citrus and musky scents are the most discreet, toasted gourmands and spicy scents are the most characterful. The second criterion is the occasion: a citrus cologne accompanies the everyday, while a smoky wood or resinous amber is an evening gesture.

Finally, consider the concentration: many shared creations exist in eau de parfum and extrait, and the same composition changes character — brighter in the former, denser and more intimate in the latter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a unisex perfume really suit everyone?

The composition is neutral, but the result is personal: the pH and heat of the skin amplify different notes. This is why the same shared fragrance can appear softer or drier from person to person.

Are unisex fragrances less intense?

No: the absence of gender does not imply lightness. Oud, leather, incense, and absolute vanilla — pillars of shared perfumery — are among the most tenacious materials overall.

Where to start if I come from traditional perfumery?

From a medium intensity woody-amber: it is the most natural bridge between gendered compositions and the freedom of artistic perfumery.