Unisex fragrances
A fragrance for anyone. A concept popularised in the 1990s by CK One and now used by much of independent perfumery.
According to the available sources, the first fragrance openly marketed to men and women alike was Calvin Klein’s CK One (1994).
Unisex fragrances are often built on citrus, tea-like and powdery tones, musk and woods – notes that the traditional division does not tie clearly to one gender.
In practice, “unisex” is mainly a marketing decision. If a fragrance suits you, it does not matter which shelf it stands on.
Where to start in the Compass
- Clean Skin after a shower, freshly ironed linen, soap. Quiet scents that stay close to the body.
- Fresh Citrus peel, herbs, cool air. Fragrances that open quickly and brightly.
- Woody Cedar, sandalwood, vetiver, oud. A dry structure that holds a fragrance together.
- Green A snapped stem, grass, moss, herbs. Slightly bitter, vegetal freshness.
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