

It’s 2026 and we’re still saying floral notes are for women and woody ones are reserved for men? The changing perfume landscape is finally acknowledging that your choice of fragrance has more to do with personal preference than your gender. Unisex perfumes have been gaining popularity in India and globally, with more brands bringing forth fragrances that aren’t traditionally masculine or feminine.
If you’d like to skip the gendered labels but don’t know where to start, we’ve picked out seven scents that smell far too good to be pour homme or pour femme.
“As a stylist, my days go from shoots to meetings and post-work catchups with my office besties—no outfit changes, no time to overthink. That’s why I’m obsessed with CK One,” Yvonne from the studio team shares. “It’s spicy and woody, but there’s also a soft, clean vibe that makes it feel fresh no matter the hour. It’s one of those scents that just works morning to night. You’ll always find it in my bag.”
An iconic pick from the ‘90s, we doubt CK One will ever go out of style. Understated and clean, the fragrance has bright and citrusy top notes, which soon give way to a soft floral scent with hints of green tea and musk. It’s a great everyday pick that’ll keep you smelling and feeling fresh, as though you just stepped out of a shower.
With a name like that, this Tom Ford number sets high standards for itself. Luckily, though, it delivers beautifully. Warm and unabashedly indulgent, the fragrance carries the smokiness of leather and the creamy sweetness of almond and vanilla, made better with some spiciness. It has a sensual character that makes it a great pick for date nights and evening events.
Don’t let decades of marketing mumbo jumbo fool you into thinking that colognes are only for men. Just look at this unisex Jo Malone scent. It’s delicate, some might even say flirtatious, as the scent features the freshness of peonies, the juiciness of red apple, and the velvety finish of soft suede. If you enjoy florals but don’t particularly want an overly sweet, feminine fragrance, this one’s worth a try.
This one's a little deeper and more intense than your average everyday fragrance, so it’s best reserved for special occasions. With an indulgent concoction of notes like apple, cinnamon, tobacco and bourbon vanilla, it’s smoky, spicy and sweet all at once and in the perfect amounts. It makes for a particularly special winter fragrance.
Earthy and woody but not conventionally so, this Maison Margiela has the scent of a rain-soaked forest, thanks to a blend of moss, cedarwood and fir. Its uniqueness comes from the subtle sweetness that blackcurrant and maple sap bring to this unisex scent.
If you want a gourmand perfume that won’t give you a sweetness-induced headache, this might be the one for you. As the name suggests, it borrows its inspiration from a freshly brewed latte, featuring creamy coffee notes with a hint of cinnamon and chocolate musk. It has a woody, musky base that ensures you don’t smell too much like dessert.

Don’t let the name throw you off—there’s nothing metallic about this everyday perfume. It’s actually quite fresh and green, with subtle woody notes. The fragrance has a citrusy opening and a herbal character defined by basil, green tea, and lavender. The woody and musky notes come in later to give the scent a little bit of warmth. It’s an easy yes for hot and humid days.

