Unisex Perfumes: The Perfect Blend of Scents for Everyone

Unisex Perfumes: The Perfect Blend of Scents for Everyone

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Don’t try to fix something that isn’t broken – that was the motto of large fragrance houses who relied on distributors & retailers for sales. Feedback on which fragrances are demanded more, or which ones should be made more would also flow back from them. As a result, woody and amber fragrance became For Him, and floral & gourmand fragrances came to be known as For Her. The big gap in between – of notes & accords that appeal to both was rarely experimented. Even while culturally the society was evolving to the idea of gender-neutrality, there was no real unisex perfume brand coming up. Till E-commerce came in. This encouraged many an Artisan and Niche perfume brands like Dopamine Perfumes to set shop as they could sell online directly. With no historical baggage, creativity in notes & accords was not a hindrance. And a new range of best unisex fragrances started getting developed.  

Today, the gap between gender-specific perfumes and unisex perfumes is closing and closing fast. Niche perfume brands like Dopamine Perfumes have both the ability and drive to make the best unisex fragrances. Unisex Perfumes explore the wide array of permutation and combinations possible with mixing of fragrance notes & accords creating a bouquet of scents that appeal to both genders. The era of unisex perfumes has only just begun.  

 

What is Gender Neutral Perfume? 

A Perfume that contains a bouquet of fragrance curated to appeal to both men and women is a gender-neutral fragrance.  The best unisex perfume is the one that is loved by both genders for its unmatchable fragrance. If floral, powdery perfumes are quintessentially women’s perfumes, and if woody, musky perfumes are male, best unisex fragrances cater to the large section in between. It is about breaking the barriers and preconceived notions we hold about ingredient pairing. Many men prefer a light airy fragrance and many women like a strong statement scent. In a gender-neutral fragrance, you will feel on qualm in adding a floral note to woody note (historically considered as a male fragrance). Making the best unisex perfume is an art that requires time, patience, and effort. Niche and artisanal brands like Dopamine Perfumes, which are keen to make a mark in the world, have this unique white space for creating modern unisex fragrance blends

What makes a Perfume Unisex?  

Simply put, the best unisex fragrances are the ones that appeal to both genders. They are not made keeping his mind preferences of men or notes associated with women. Imagine making music by combining musical notes & scales without worrying whether it’s rock or jazz or classical. Technically there is no official definition prescribed by any international bodies as to what make a perfume a Unisex perfume. Haven’t we heard of some women who like men’s perfume more? For that woman, that perfume can be called a Unisex perfume. The only difference is unisex perfume brands make a wide array of bouquets that make it likeable to a lot many men and lot many women. Be it luxury unisex perfumes or affordable unisex perfumes, all of them mix and match various ingredients to arrive at an optimal bouquet of fragrance that would appeal to both. 

The benefits of Unisex Perfumes

Unisex Perfume brands are more often Artisan or Niche brands who arrive at a complex set of fragrance combinations based on their creativity and open mind. Best Unisex Fragrances have certain remarkable benefits for a user 

Wider Choice – Unisex Perfume brands do not stick to the quintessential notes at each end of the spectrum – woody and aromatic for men, and floral and gourmand for women. They operate in the large area between and therefore a perfume lover can get a wide choice of top unisex fragrances. 

Modern Bouquet – Because traditional combination of notes is avoided due to their gender bias, a fragrance lover gets the latest aromatic combination, both natural and lab made.  

Deep Personal Connection – Imagine you and your loved one using the same fragrance, a deep personal connection. The fragrance will remind you of your loved ones even they’re away from you.    

Bang for a Buck – You can spread the cost of usage and also afford to experiment with fragrances since they can be used commonly 

 

What are the common fragrances found in Unisex Perfumes? 

While designing unisex perfumes, the one aspect that we have kept in mind at Dopamine Perfumes is the usage occasion. Both genders have similar objectives of using perfumes when you look at it from the prism of usage. At work, both genders want to be subtle and pleasing. At a party, they want a fragrance with great diffusion. On a date, they want to feel attractive. Our curations for Unisex perfumes are based on this logic. The best unisex fragrances are the ones that contain notes and accords to meet these requirements. Take our new range of Unisex Perfumes as a case in point. One of our unisex luxury perfumes, Between You & Me consists of mesmerizing Lavender with warm spicy Nutmeg. It instantly transports you to a cozy fireplace, snuggled up with your loved ones. This unisex fragrance is instantly liked by both men and women. So, when deciding for the top unisex fragrance always evaluate it from the usage point of view and you will always have a winning choice. 

The ultimate collection of Unisex Perfumes at Dopamineshop 

Dopamine’s best perfumes feature a unisex range designed to evoke emotions, reflecting the belief that a fragrance should create a lasting feeling. A unisex scent should not be coloured by old beliefs that strong scents are for men and light for women. A unisex luxury perfume must be a perfect blend for both genders. Here’s a brief of our collection of Unisex Perfumes

Molecules of Mood Collection- Our latest range of Unisex Luxury Perfumes

Four outstanding, modern blends of unisex fragrance. Each unisex perfume has a unique identity, and each blend is created with notes and accords that accentuate your feelings and become self-expression of your mood. As our tagline goes, what’s your mood today?  

Kissed by the Sea

A refreshing blend created with Aqua, Bergamot & Patchouli.  A whiff this unisex scent will transport you on vacation. 

Between You & Me

 A cosy unisex blend with Lavender, Nutmeg & Vetiver. As the scent hits your nose, your mind will smell the warm embrace of your beloved.

Dark Side of Vanilla

A statement unisex scent. Period. With Tobacco Leaf, Vanilla, and Wood. A classy diffusion that’s spread across the room turning heads toward you

Deliciously Spicy

“Why so serious?” is the right question that goes with this playful unisex scent made up of spices cinnamon, saffron, and tobacco. This unisex scent is so delicious that you will want to eat it.

PS: Hey, do check out our oud perfume collection here. It’s a trilogy of scents with Oud at the centre. A rare and unique collection of Oud Unisex Perfumes

 

Conclusion: 

Unisex Fragrances have arrived and are here to stay. The important point is whether is it genuinely the best unisex fragrance. Does it have notes and accords that can appeal to both genders? Has enough research been done by the brand while developing unisex perfumes? If floral, powdery perfumes are quintessentially women’s perfumes, and if woody, musky perfumes are male, unisex fragrances cater to the large section in between. And that’s where its beauty lies. Unisex Fragrances are a great way to explore fragrances for what they are – magic key to unlocking good feelings

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FAQs

To a large extent no. Historically our mind associates certain type of fragrances with Men and certain type with Women. For fragrances that stick to those bouquet of fragrances, it might matter. But with the advent of Unisex Fragrances, these beliefs have turned on its head. We have seen men liking a Rose dominated Oud fragrance and Women loving Leather Notes in their perfumes. Top unisex fragrances remove this gender conditioning with their modern fragrances.

At the outset, what matters is whether you like a perfume or not. If the fragrance appeals to you in a way that you feel good or it triggers happy memories, then it does not matter whether its gender specific or gender neutral. As such there are no official guidelines that define Unisex fragrance. Best Gender-Neutral Perfumes usually specify in their product information that it is a unisex fragrance. If a Perfume does not specify that its’ For Him’ or ‘For Her’ specifically, again that can be classified as a Unisex

When the bouquet of fragrances contained in the perfume appeals to both men and women, the scent is considered gender neutral. It is designed and curated with notes and accords that are liked by both men and women. Vanilla, Lavendar, Aqua, Tobacco, Spices like Cinnamon, Cardamon, Nutmeg are liked by both genders. As such there is no official categorization of scents or its ingredients to be called gender neutral.

Kaushal Patel is the Co-Founder of Dopamine Perfumes & Fragrances, a modern fragrance brand from India. He is passionate about brands, more particularly about the future of lifestyle brands in India, a burgeoning consumer market. His insights on fragrances emanate from the perspective of Indian users and their behaviour.