Unisex perfume alternatives

Unisex perfumes – dupes of scents for her and for him

Unisex perfumes are scents composed without being assigned to a gender, which smell just as natural on a woman's skin as on a man's. The Fragrantica encyclopedia labels such compositions "for women and men", and the fashion for them was started by Calvin Klein's CK One in 1994. Such scents are also called unisex fragrances, scents for her and for him or gender-neutral perfumes. In this category you will find unisex perfume dupes in an EDP concentration of 15–20% in 50 and 100 ml bottles, and across the whole shop catalogue we have 15 such compositions, mainly niche and amber ones.

The most popular unisex scent in the shop is our Baccarat Rouge 540 dupe, saffron with amber and cedar that suits any occasion. For a winter evening by the fireplace, choose the Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille dupe, tobacco with vanilla and dried fruit. For a date, the Tom Ford Lost Cherry dupe works well, cherry with bitter almond. For autumn dinners we recommend the Kilian Angels' Share dupe, cognac with cinnamon and praline.

How to choose a unisex perfume

To choose a unisex perfume, match the fragrance family to the occasion, then test the scent on your own skin, because the same composition smells different on different people. Below we describe three steps to choosing and compare the most popular scents.

Choose a fragrance family

Choose a fragrance family, starting with what you like in your everyday scents. Lovers of sweetness reach for gourmands with vanilla and tobacco, those who like depth for amber, oud and incense, and fans of freshness for musky scents such as Xerjoff Erba Pura and Maison Francis Kurkdjian Gentle Fluidity Silver. You will also find warm, resinous compositions in the Amber category.

Match the scent to the occasion

Match the scent to the occasion, because most of the unisex perfumes in the shop are dense compositions with a projection of 1–2 m. For the office, 1 spray is enough; for the evening, 2–3; and you can wear the lighter musky scents freely all day.

Compare with the original

Compare the dupe with the original on the pages in the Original unisex perfumes category. Tobacco Vanille, Lost Cherry and Cherry Smoke come from the Private Blend collection, and you will see all of this brand's scents in the Tom Ford category.

FAQ: unisex perfumes – frequently asked questions

We answer the questions asked most often when choosing a scent for her and for him.

What does it mean when a perfume is unisex?

A unisex perfume means a scent composed without being assigned to a gender, worn by both women and men. Such perfumes are most often based on woods, amber, spices and musk, and less on sweet flowers.

Which unisex perfumes are the nicest?

The nicest unisex perfumes are Baccarat Rouge 540, Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille and Tom Ford Lost Cherry. All three last 8–12 hours, and you will find more ideas in our ranking of unisex perfumes.

Do unisex perfumes smell the same on a woman and a man?

Unisex perfumes don't smell the same on a woman and a man, because a scent changes with skin temperature, pH and oiliness. On warmer skin the base unfolds faster, so the same scent may be sweeter on one person and woodier on another.

Are unisex perfumes suitable as a gift?

Unisex perfumes are suitable as a gift, especially when you don't know the recipient's taste well. A safe choice is Baccarat Rouge 540, which suits all 365 days of the year.