Unisex Perfume: 5 Things To Know About Unisex Fragrances

The world of perfumery did not wait for the trend of inclusivity to create unisex fragrances that can be worn by both men and women. It has now been three decades since the concept of mixed or unisex perfume has existed. Here are 5 things to know about mixed or unisex perfumes.

The first unisex fragrance was created in 1994.

It was in 1994 that Calvin Klein revolutionized the world of perfumery by creating the first unisex fragrance. With its scent CK One, the American designer broke the norms of perfumery and abolished the boundary between men's and women's fragrances. At the time, he launched the concept of unisex perfume with a strong marketing push, and his creation quickly became the brand's best-seller.

CK One is one of the best-selling perfumes in the world.

Today, CK One is recognized as the first unisex fragrance on the market. Not only has it made history in perfumery, but it also remains, thirty years after its creation, one of the best-selling unisex fragrances in the world.

With its notes of bergamot, green tea, jasmine, and musk, this very fresh scent exudes a clean smell that appeals to both men and women.

Within the Calvin Klein brand, the success of CK One has inspired other unisex fragrances, such as CK Be, a mixed scent combining woody and floral notes, and CK Everyone, a vegan eau de parfum that is both fresh and fruity.

This type of perfume uses notes that appeal to everyone.

The secret of a unisex perfume lies not only in inclusive marketing and neutral packaging. Unisex fragrances are also characterized by olfactory notes that transcend gender stereotypes.

These scents use floral, woody, or spicy notes that express both femininity and masculinity depending on who wears them.

Among the notes favored by both men and women, for instance, are bergamot, green tea, musk, leather, yuzu, as well as cardamom, amber, vanilla, lavender, and even violet.

4- The greatest perfumers have created unisex fragrances.

Following Calvin Klein and the famous CK One, many perfume houses have ventured into creating unisex fragrances that can be worn by anyone and adopted by a couple.

The best-selling unisex perfumes in the world are:
• EAU DE SOLEIL BLANC by Tom Ford.
• CK ONE by Calvin Klein.
• GAULTIER 2 by Jean-Paul Gaultier.
• AGUA by Loewe.
• RÊVE LOTUS by Kenzo.
• 154 COLOGNE by Jo Malone.
• VOYAGE by Hermès.
• THIS IS US by Zadig & Voltaire.

Always try them on your skin.

Like other fragrances, a unisex or mixed scent should always be tried on the skin. Indeed, the aroma that will emanate depends on the interaction of the perfume with your own skin.

In the case of mixed perfumes, it can even be said that the result is completely different on a woman's skin and a man's skin, hence the importance of trying before buying!

Whether it is a unisex fragrance or not, choosing a perfume is very personal. Do not hesitate to go to a perfumery to test the olfactory notes that suit you best, regardless of gender.