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Beyond the usual divide: 9 unisex scents for autumn

9 min readErnast Flermont20

When familiar ideas of "men’s" and "women’s" perfumery begin to feel too narrow, expressive compositions beyond that divide become especially compelling. These nine fresh, green, floral and woody routes suit autumn days and evenings.

When ‘masculine’ feels too strict and ‘feminine’ too sweet: 9 unisex fragrances that take a third path

1. The salty bloom of an apple tree

Crab Apple Blossom — scene and bottle
Clive Christian Crab Apple Blossom

Clive Christian Crab Apple Blossom brings together apple blossom, bergamot and marine notes with rhubarb, mojito, sandalwood and driftwood. Its fresh green-salty character will appeal to those seeking light and movement in an autumn composition; it suits daytime, a walk or an informal city meeting. Among the more floral scents in this selection, it stands apart for its marine facet and tart rhubarb.

PARFUM, 50 ml: RUB 27,940*.

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2. A dark rose without the greeting-card romance

Noir de Noir — scene and bottle
Tom Ford Noir de Noir

Tom Ford Noir de Noir is built around black rose, truffle, oud, patchouli, oakmoss and vanilla. Its earthy, woody, warmly spiced profile suits those drawn to a dramatic evening accent in cool autumn weather — for dinner, for instance, or an occasion with a dressed-up mood. Beside the airy green options, it feels the darkest and most textured.

EDP, 100 ml: RUB 30,960*.

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3. A woody abstraction with a touch of lemon

Escentric 01 — scene and bottle
Escentric Molecules Escentric 01

Escentric Molecules Escentric 01 combines Iso E Super, Amalfi lemon, pink pepper and iris, with woody, citrus, musky and powdery nuances. It may appeal to admirers of pared-back, not overtly floral perfumery for a workday or an intimate autumn evening. Compared with CK One, it is less green-fruity and follows a more abstract woody-iris line.

EDT, 30 ml: RUB 8,710*.

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4. A green citrus rhythm

CK One — scene and bottle
Calvin Klein CK One

Calvin Klein CK One unfolds with green notes, lemon, bergamot, mandarin, pineapple and papaya, then brings them together with green tea, musk, cedar and sandalwood. It is a lively, fresh composition for anyone wishing to keep a sense of clarity in an autumn day: it fits naturally into the daytime city rhythm, at university or while travelling. Unlike Escentric 01, it has a more layered citrus-green, fruity pattern.

EDT, 50 ml: RUB 2,540*.

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5. Clear water and green leaves

Clear Heart V 1 — scene and bottle
Map Of The Heart Clear Heart V 1

Map Of The Heart Clear Heart V 1 combines green leaves, citrus and blackcurrant with aquatic notes, peony, neroli and iris; its base is musk, sandalwood, white cedar and olibanum. Its clean aquatic-green profile is well suited to autumn days when floral softness is wanted without a sweet centre — for a gallery visit, brunch or a walk. Compared with Crab Apple Blossom, it has none of the salty-rhubarb sharpness, while its aquatic-iris transparency is more pronounced.

EDP, 30 ml: RUB 5,920*.

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6. Nettle, mint and spiced air

XIX March — scene and bottle
Tiziana Terenzi XIX March

Tiziana Terenzi XIX March begins with green leaves, nettle, mint and orange, then continues with lavender, clove, cinnamon, vetiver and rosemary. Its aromatic green-spicy character is for those who enjoy the autumn contrast between coolness and spice; it is especially expressive on a daytime walk or an outdoor meeting. Among its neighbours, it is the most herbal and spiced composition, rather than aquatic or floral-powdery.

PARFUM, 100 ml: RUB 11,920*.

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7. Ivy in an urban garden

Eau de Lierre — scene and bottle
Diptyque Eau de Lierre

Diptyque Eau de Lierre is devoted to ivy, supported by cyclamen, geranium, musk, woody notes, Brazilian rosewood and ambergris. Its fresh green, lightly ozonic and woody direction works well for a quiet autumn day, reading, a walk or work without a formal dress code. Unlike XIX March, it has no culinary spice: the greenery here is leafier and cooler.

EDT, 100 ml: RUB 21,550*.

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8. Lily of the valley and grapefruit

Lily of the Valley — scene and bottle
Acqua di Parma Lily of the Valley

Acqua di Parma Lily of the Valley links lily of the valley, jasmine, geranium and magnolia with grapefruit, bergamot, blackcurrant, cedar and musk. This fresh floral fragrance may appeal to those who like a clear white-floral silhouette for daytime autumn meetings, a museum visit or lunch. Compared with Korres White Tea, lily of the valley takes the central role here, with a more distinct grapefruit-blackcurrant contrast.

EDP, 100 ml: RUB 6,590*.

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9. White tea, neroli and cedar

White Tea — scene and bottle
Korres White Tea

Korres White Tea is built on white tea, bergamot, neroli and mandarin, complemented by freesia, jasmine, peony, musk, cedar and oakmoss. Its fresh green floral structure suits mild autumn weather, a relaxed office, a daytime meeting or the road. At the end of this selection, it feels more tea-like and citrusy than Lily of the Valley, and less woody-abstract than Escentric 01.

EDT, 50 ml (tester): RUB 7,290*.

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The third route here does not reduce to a single formula: it includes marine freshness, leafy greens, white flowers, tea, iris and dark rose. Choose not by the familiar gendered shelf, but by the character and autumn-day scenario you want to bring forward.

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* Prices and availability are current as of 18 October 2026, 15:28 Moscow time, and may change.

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