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Fragrance has no gender, only notes — here are 10 unisex scents that suit autumn.
My top pick: The gendering of fragrance is marketing, not chemistry. These ten work on anyone.
1. Sandalwood Unisex
Creamy wood that suits everyone. Shop sandalwood unisex fragrance on Amazon →
2. Amber Unisex
Warm resin with no gender lean. Shop amber unisex perfume on Amazon →
3. Incense Fragrance
Smoky resin, classically unisex. Shop incense unisex fragrance on Amazon →
4. Fig Scent
Green-sweet fig, widely wearable. Shop fig unisex fragrance on Amazon →
5. Vetiver
Earthy and rooty, worn by everyone. Shop vetiver unisex fragrance on Amazon →
6. Tea and Citrus
Light, fresh, gender-neutral. Shop tea unisex fragrance on Amazon →
7. Cardamom Spice
Warm spice without sweetness. Shop cardamom unisex fragrance on Amazon →
8. Clean Musk
Soft skin musk, the ultimate neutral. Shop clean musk unisex on Amazon →
9. Leather Unisex
A soft leather accord. Shop leather unisex fragrance on Amazon →
10. Affordable Unisex Scent
A good unisex fragrance under $40. Shop unisex perfume affordable on Amazon →
The bottom line
Sandalwood and amber are the most reliably unisex notes. Incense is the one that smells most distinctive without leaning either way.