Scents usually have a feminine or masculine bent, but there’s a rare breed of fragrance that falls somewhere in the middle. Usually devoid of frilly floral notes, unisex scents have a more ambiguous tone, whether earthy, aquatic or green—and here are a few luxurious fragrance options that can be described as “bi-scentual.”
Ex Nihilo Cuir Celeste
Inspired by French photographer Mathieu César’s signature leather bomber, this fresh-for-fall unisex scent exudes the comfort and confidence you feel when you slip into your favorite moto jacket. The familiar note of leather is punctuated with spicy black pepper, far-from-floral violet leaves, powdery musk and intriguing ambrette for an elevated, sophisticated take on the timeless wardrobe staple beloved by women and men alike.
Bulgari Eau Parfumée Au Thé Vert
Zesty and refreshing on anyone who wears it, this complex combination of aromatic, citrus and woody notes exudes the unmistakable crispness of green tea. Though infused with middle notes of jasmine, lily-of-the-valley and Bulgarian rose, this scent incorporates these florals without taking even the slightest feminine turn—and the bottom notes of cedar, sandalwood, amber and musk leave a long-lasting soft, clean finish.
Byredo Eleventh Hour
Starting with the citrusy and peppery accords of ban timmur (a plant native to the Nepali highlands) and bergamot followed by notes of rum and fig plus a dash of tonka bean and cashmere wood, this unisex scent takes you on an olfactory journey. With a dramatic evolution from when you spray it on until you catch a whiff of it at the end of the day, you’ll find yourself “checking in” from time to time to assess the state of the scent—which translates to a wearable sensory experience for everyone.
Le Labo AnOther 13
Commissioned by AnOther magazine’s Jefferson Hack (who also happens to be Kate Moss’ ex) and once exclusive to the now-shuttered Colette in Paris, this unisex scent owes its seductiveness to a synthetic animal musk called ambroxan along with amber and woody notes that are accentuated by moss and the slightest hint of jasmine petals. The result: A slightly dirty, almost-velvety and utterly addictive fragrance for him and her.
Bastide Ambre Maquis Eau De Toilette
An homage to the “delicate dance between strangers and lovers,” this intoxicating scent envelops you in cocoon of amber as masculine leather-like labdanum and feminine rose add both balance and dimension. Soft and striking at once, it opens with a distinct note of tangerine that paves the way for the patchouli and sandalwood that follow and linger for hours on end.
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