Samantha's Perfume Diary: Are all scents unisex?

Samantha's Perfume Diary: Are all scents unisex?:   On a recent scent exploring trip at my various favorite spots in the city it occured to me that so many of my favorite scents appeared ...

Are all scents unisex?

 


On a recent scent exploring trip at my various favorite spots in the city it occured to me that so many of my favorite scents appeared to fall into the category of unisex scents.  I'm not sure if that is because mens scents seem to wear heavier and that is somewhat a signature for me.  Also I found it interesting that in doing some research on the subject of unisex perfumery that its really regional.  Certain parts of the world it is quite common place for men and women to wear scents made for the opposite sex.  Perhaps it is only in the Western countries that it seems to taboo to switch to mens scents and vice versa.  Seems to me that its almost considered "bad taste" to wear a mans colonge or scent.

Good for me then I'm somewhat of a rebel in perfumery.  I like to smell like whatever triggers my fancy at the time.  Consider myself to be scent ADD, I cant help it.  Because I wear dresses and skirts so often I find I like my scents to be powerful, clean and sweet but definately in the masculine range.

I came across a scent by mistake in after purchasing it, I thought it was a perfume, but it was an EDT by Versace "The Dreamer".  Oh my suns, moons and stars.....when I sprayed this heavy sculped bottle upon my wrist I almost squealed with delight!  Oh how strong, beautiful, rich and opulent.  Clean and fresh with explosions of green flowers with a hint of spicy vanilla notes though in face vanilla is no where in sight.  It may just be my chemistry that turns the smokiness of the tobacco and tonka bean into a heavy vanilla?
The notes list it as including Clary sage, Mandarin and Lavender, with Geranium, Rose and 
Tobacco in the heart  and trailing off with hints of Cedar and Tonka bean.


This was my very first Versace purchase and I dont regret it, even though intially I was dismayed that it was a menswear scent.  After wearing it all day and into the evening I must say it works wonderfully for me.  This is one of those Unisex scents that can work for a women.  Not just any kind of perfume wearing woman.  You must not be afraid to walk into a room and let your perfume walk a few feet ahead of you announcing your entrance with full fanfare....lol

Wonderfully bold and spicy.  If this perfume had a color I'd wear a beautiful gown littered with cobalts, purples and bold red crystals-like the starry night which the box suggests.  It truly makes me feel like I've stepped into a dream.  Now if I can just find the right man that chooses this scent for himself-Ah I might be hooked.  This scent makes me want to travel to the Mediterranean Sea.  I'd love to be lingering on a beautiful yacht in the deep blue ocean under the illuminating light of that night sky.  Dreamers this scent whether for men or women is for you.  Dreamers are less bothered with things like dos and donts I believe so this scent will work for those of you who don't fit the typical floral fruity Juicy Couture set.

The Bottle is beautiful cut crystal with what appears to be a Medusa on the front in frosted glass, with glassic Grecian architectual accents.  Very acceptable for display on the vanity for either sex.  It's truly a unique scent and I get so tired of the constant dribble of everyone wanting to wear what is in.  I like wearing what is in bad taste and the opposite of what everyone else is blogging about.  I want real perfumery and couture design in my perfume.  Perfumery is the one area of extravagant purchases that I have no issue with spending a considerable amount of money on.  Perfume is the only thing next to diamonds and jewels that really never go out of style and always leave traces of memory of your presence.

Forget jewels....I'd rather drown in a sea of perfumed oils.....

Happy scent journeys fellow Perfume afionados.

Samantha


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