Gender-No Bar Because These Woody Scents Are for Everyone

In case this was on your list of #CoupleGoals, sharing beauty shelves and perfumes has never been more romantic. Thanks to these intoxicating picks.

Sep 4, 2024
  • Let’s be honest. Perfumes truly are the OG social media filter for your nose. It lets you broadcast who you are (or who you'd like everyone to think you are). Fragrances have been categorised by gender for generations: Fruity and floral are for women, while male counterparts enjoy woody and musky notes.

    But times are changing and now there is a surge in demand for gender-fluid, neutral and unisex fragrances. While floral, fruity, and candy scents always leave a mark, musky and woody scents featuring bold notes can be shared with your bae.

    Today, this non-binary approach is distilled into the bottles making for some of the finest fragrances from luxury brands all over the world. One of our favourites, Maison Des Parfums (MDP) has made an art form of curating unisex fragrances that are perfect for you and bae. These MDP scents are perfect for date nights, feeling confident at work, or just to give yourself some self-love. Take a pick from our selection right here...

    Best woody, unisex picks from Maison Des Parfums

    Atelier Des Ors Noir by Night EDP (buy it MDP)
    Xerjoff Alexandria II EDP (buy at MDP)
    Byredo Gypsy Water EDP (buy at MDP)
    Amouage Saffron Hamra Attar (buy at MDP)
    Acqua Di Parma Colonia C.L.U.B. Eau de Cologne (buy at MDP)
    Memo Paris Iberian Leather EDP (Buy at MDP)
    Maison Crivelli Oud Maracujá Extrait De Parfum (buy at MDP)
    Goutal Folie D'un Soir EDP (Buy at MDP)
    Carner Drakon Extrait De Parfum (buy at MDP)
    Liquides Imaginaires Bello Rabelo EDP (Buy at MDP)

    This article has been written in association with Maison Des Parfums.

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