More interestingly,
many of the modern perfumes are beginning to be said to be unisex perfumes
since they can, and are worn by both men and women. In the past it was assumed
that a certain type of scent would be automatically appreciated by a man, while
a sweeter, softer fragrance would appeal to the woman.
In particular, it
seem that Guerlain Vetiver, a French perfume created by Jacques Guerlain's
grandson, is popular both among the women and the men. Some of its ingredients
include bergamot, lemon, mandarin, neroli and coriander, as well as vetiver and
cedar. A fresh, light perfume with a touch of earthiness in it, its appeal
seems to go beyond the gender lines.
As it happens, the
idea that some fragrances are masculine and others feminine is a comparatively
modern concept. The ancient Greek men and women both scented themselves with
exactly the same floral perfumes while men of the Victorian period thought
nothing of wearing such flowers as roses or violets in their lapels. It’s
suggested that culturally women and men have been taught to choose perfumes
advertised for their gender. However, left to themselves, their noses are not
gender oriented.
