Assigning
gender to scent is a largely a 20th century convention. Perfume for
women and cologne for men began when Paris couturiers began issuing
fragrance from their houses. Prior to that, people simply wore whatever
scents appealed most to them. Iove always thought that approach is
best
Flowers have come to be associated largely with perfumes for women
yet many flowers such as jasmine and violet have long been worn
by men and are still often used in many male fragrances. Violet
was a popular scent with men during the Belle Epoque and the Edwardian
era. Even today the familiar smell of barber shop is very much about
Violet & Iris.
I've never divided my scents between men & woman so I made Wild Pansy
to be enjoyed by all.