10 Best Unisex Perfumes – Ranking 2026

Quick pick: unisex perfumes for every occasion

Each of these 10 unisex scents suits a different situation. Here are 6 picks that narrow your choice down to one bottle.

• Best unisex scent overall: Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540, recognisable everywhere
• For a winter evening: Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille, tobacco with vanilla by the fireplace
• For a date for two: Tom Ford Lost Cherry, cherry in liqueur
• For summer and the heat: Xerjoff Erba Pura, Sicilian citrus and fruit
• For the office: Maison Francis Kurkdjian Gentle Fluidity Silver, clean juniper and musk
• A niche gift for a couple: Kilian Angels’ Share, cognac with cinnamon

1. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540

Baccarat Rouge 540 is the best unisex perfume in this ranking: a sweet amber scent with saffron and ambergris wood that lasts 7–9 hours and sounds just as beautiful on her as on him, from morning to late evening. Francis Kurkdjian created it in 2015 for the 250th anniversary of the Baccarat crystal works, and the number 540 is the temperature in degrees Celsius at which crystal turns red. It’s the most recognised niche scent of the last decade: people know it even if they don’t know its name.

The opening is saffron and bitter almond, dry and slightly metallic. The heart of ambergris wood and jasmine spreads like warm light in a ballroom. The base of fir resin and cedar is clean and sweet, and stays on a wool jumper for weeks. On a woman’s skin it comes across sweeter, on a man’s woodier; it suits a wedding, a gala, dinner and the office.

The bottle is a smooth square crystal with a red stopper; heavy and cool to the touch.

Don’t want to overpay? We have made a Baccarat Rouge 540 perfume dupe for you, an alternative inspired by the original, with the same composition and a lower price.

2. Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille

Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille is an oriental spicy unisex scent with tobacco, vanilla and cocoa that lasts 10–12 hours and is the best scent for her and for him for a winter evening. Olivier Gillotin created it in 2007 for the Private Blend line, in which Tom Ford has never divided scents into women’s and men’s. It’s the longest-lasting scent in this ranking: 1 spray is enough for the whole day.

The opening is tobacco leaf and spices, like a leather armchair in a library. The heart of vanilla, tonka and cocoa is sweet like hot chocolate sipped by the fireplace. The base of dried fruit and woods lasts until morning and stays on a scarf for several days. Tobacco Vanille suits winter evenings, the holidays and December dinners; in summer it’s too heavy. You’ll find more scents like this in our ranking of vanilla perfumes for women.

The bottle is rectangular, made of tobacco-brown glass, with a gold name plate.

Don’t want to overpay? We have made a Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille perfume dupe for you, an alternative inspired by the original, with the same composition and a lower price.

3. Tom Ford Lost Cherry

Tom Ford Lost Cherry is a sweet amber unisex scent with cherry, almond and tonka that lasts 8–10 hours and is a sensual scent for couples for dates and evenings out. Louise Turner created it in 2018 for the Private Blend line. On a woman’s skin the liqueur cherry smells like dessert, on a man’s like cognac with fruit; we’ve gathered similar compositions in our ranking of cherry perfumes.

The top is black cherry, cherry liqueur and bitter almond, like a cherry liqueur chocolate bitten into in an armchair by the fireplace. The heart of Turkish rose and sambac jasmine adds floral depth. The base of tonka, sandalwood and vanilla is dense and lasts until morning. Lost Cherry suits a date, New Year’s Eve and a birthday dinner from November to February.

The bottle is heavy matte glass in dark cherry, with a black stopper.

Don’t want to overpay? We have made a Tom Ford Lost Cherry perfume dupe for you, an alternative inspired by the original, with the same composition and a lower price.

4. Xerjoff Erba Pura

Xerjoff Erba Pura is a fruity musky unisex scent with Sicilian citrus, fruit and white musk that lasts 8–10 hours and is a niche scent for summer and the heat. The Italian brand Xerjoff launched it in 2019, and since then Erba Pura has been one of the most popular niche scents for both. It’s a rare combination: fresh at 30°C, yet as long-lasting as a winter scent.

The opening is Sicilian orange, lemon and bergamot, juicy like juice squeezed on a terrace in Taormina. The heart of fruit is sweet and bright. The base of white musk, vanilla and amber stays on the skin until evening, and it’s responsible for 8–10 hours of longevity. Erba Pura suits holidays, a summer wedding and evenings outdoors.

The bottle is heavy and clear, with a massive cap; it stands on the shelf like a piece of sculpted glass.

Don’t want to overpay? We have made a Xerjoff Erba Pura perfume dupe for you, an alternative inspired by the original, with the same composition and a lower price.

5. Kilian Angels’ Share

Kilian Angels’ Share is a sweet spicy unisex scent with cognac, cinnamon and praline that lasts 8–10 hours and is a niche gift for a couple for autumn and the holidays. Benoist Lapouza created it in 2020. The name is distillers’ term for the part of cognac that evaporates from the casks during ageing, the “angels’ share”.

The opening is cognac, warm and slightly fruity, like a glass served after dinner. The heart of cinnamon, tonka and oak smells like apple pie baked in a wooden house. The base of praline, vanilla and sandalwood is sweet and lasts until late at night. Angels’ Share suits Christmas, autumn evenings and an anniversary gift for two.

The bottle is cognac-coloured amber glass with gold details.

Don’t want to overpay? We have made a Kilian Angels’ Share perfume dupe for you, an alternative inspired by the original, with the same composition and a lower price.

6. Tom Ford Black Orchid

Tom Ford Black Orchid is a dark floral oriental unisex scent with truffle, black orchid and patchouli that lasts 8–10 hours and is a sensual scent for evenings and dates. The 2006 scent was created by David Apel and Pierre Negrin; it was Tom Ford’s first fragrance. As many women wear it as men, and they all describe it the same way: mysterious.

The opening is truffle, ylang-ylang and blackcurrant, earthy and fruity at once. The heart of black orchid and spices is dense like velvet. The base of patchouli, incense, vanilla and chocolate lasts until morning. Black Orchid suits a candlelit dinner, the opera and autumn nights out; at the office it’s too loud.

The bottle is black and ribbed, with a gold plate at the neck.

Don’t want to overpay? We have made a Tom Ford Black Orchid perfume dupe for you, an alternative inspired by the original, with the same composition and a lower price.

7. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Gentle Fluidity Silver

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Gentle Fluidity Silver is a fresh musky aromatic unisex scent with juniper, coriander and musk that lasts 6–8 hours and is a clean scent for both for the office and every day. Francis Kurkdjian created it in 2019 as a pair with the Gold version: the same notes, different proportions. Silver is cooler and fresher, like a well-ironed shirt.

The opening is juniper berries, nutmeg and coriander, crisp like a morning in the mountains. The heart of musk is clean and soft, like skin after a bath. The base of woody and amber notes lasts until the afternoon, close to the skin. Gentle Fluidity Silver suits work, meetings and spring days when you want to smell clean rather than sweet.

The bottle is rectangular and clear, with a silver cap.

Don’t want to overpay? We have made a Maison Francis Kurkdjian Gentle Fluidity Silver perfume dupe for you, an alternative inspired by the original, with the same composition and a lower price.

8. Jo Malone Myrrh & Tonka

Jo Malone Myrrh & Tonka is a resinous sweet unisex scent with myrrh, tonka and vanilla that lasts 7–9 hours and is an enveloping scent for her and for him for autumn and winter. It comes from the Cologne Intense collection, the London brand’s most concentrated line. The myrrh smells like a church on Christmas Eve, and the tonka like warm almond cake.

The opening is lavender, brief and clean. The heart of myrrh is resinous and slightly smoky. The base of tonka, vanilla and almond is sweet and warm, lasting until evening. Myrrh & Tonka suits the holidays, winter walks and evenings with a book; Jo Malone also encourages layering scents, so it pairs well with citrus.

The bottle is dark, with a black cap and a cream label.

Don’t want to overpay? We have made a Jo Malone Myrrh & Tonka perfume dupe for you, an alternative inspired by the original, with the same composition and a lower price.

9. Lattafa Khamrah

Lattafa Khamrah is a sweet spicy unisex scent with cinnamon, dates and vanilla that lasts 8–10 hours and is a powerful scent for both for winter walks and the holidays. The Arabian brand Lattafa launched it in 2022 as a unisex scent, and it immediately became one of the scents most often compared to Angels’ Share. 1 spray in the morning and “what are you wearing?” questions all day; we’ve gathered similarly powerful scents in our ranking of the longest-lasting perfumes for women.

The opening is cinnamon, bergamot and nutmeg, like mulled wine at a Christmas market. The heart of dates, praline and tuberose is dense and sweet. The base of vanilla, tonka, amber and benzoin stays on a wool coat for a week. Khamrah suits winter evenings, a trip to the mountains and days when you want to smell stronger than usual.

The bottle is a thick amber decanter-shaped bottle with a dark stopper.

Don’t want to overpay? We have made a Lattafa Khamrah perfume dupe for you, an alternative inspired by the original, with the same composition and a lower price.

10. Calvin Klein CK IN2U

Calvin Klein CK IN2U is a fresh aromatic scent with mint, cocoa and vetiver that lasts 4–6 hours and is a light everyday scent for couples. Calvin Klein launched the CK IN2U line in 2007 as a “his & hers” duo in the same youthful spirit. It’s the lightest scent in this ranking and the safest for summer, the gym and the office.

The opening is mint, bergamot and cardamom, cool like mint lemonade. The heart of cocoa, basil and sage is green with a touch of sweetness. The base of vetiver and musk stays close to the skin. CK IN2U suits every day, work and weekend trips for two.

The bottle is slim and rectangular, in a cool shade; it fits in any bag.

Don’t want to overpay? We have made a Calvin Klein CK IN2U perfume dupe for you, an alternative inspired by the original, with the same composition and a lower price.

What are unisex perfumes and who are they for?

Unisex perfumes are compositions designed without being assigned to a gender: instead of sweet “feminine” bouquets or “masculine” fougères, they focus on universal notes like amber, wood, citrus, tobacco or musk. In practice the line is a convention: many scents sold as women’s or men’s sound great on any skin.

Unisex scents suit people who don’t like fragrance pigeonholes, are looking for something original or want to share a bottle with their partner. They’re also a practical choice for couples: one scent, two pairs of wrists. You’ll find more universal compositions in the woody, amber and citrus categories.

FAQ: common questions about unisex perfumes

Below are answers to the 4 most common questions about unisex scents.

What are the best unisex perfumes?

The best include Baccarat Rouge 540, Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille and Lost Cherry, available in our shop as alternatives, plus the niche Xerjoff Erba Pura.

Can a woman wear men’s perfume (and vice versa)?

Of course, the split into women’s and men’s is a marketing convention. What matters is how the scent sounds on your skin and whether you feel good wearing it.

Which unisex scent suits a couple?

For a couple, Baccarat Rouge 540 as a shared scent or Calvin Klein CK IN2U works brilliantly, the latter designed from the start as a “his & hers” duo.

Are unisex perfumes long-lasting?

It depends on the composition: amber and woody ones (BR540, Tobacco Vanille) last 7–12 hours, while light citrus ones (CK IN2U) last 4–6 hours.

Choose a unisex scent at Manufaktura Esencji

You’ll find the best unisex scents at Manufaktura Esencji as dupes with the same composition as the originals, at a price up to several hundred złoty lower. Check out the Baccarat Rouge 540 dupe, Tobacco Vanille and Lost Cherry, as well as the full categories of perfume dupes for women and for men.