There’s plenty of scents that are unisex. Try searching at the Basenotes Fragrance Directory (under “sex” choose “shared.) 4perfumeinfo.com also has good descriptions and by comparing the men’s and women’s lists, you’ll see which ones are unisex.

FYI, there are different perfumes for different situations — much like day-time vs. evening make-up — as well as different levels of concentrations. Perfume is stronger than men’s cologne, while eau d’toilet is about the same strength. Scentagious has a good beginner’s guide.

Since perfume only lasts about a year (two at most) before starting to degrade, it’s a good idea to get samplers or minis, especially if you’re trying out scents. (The only way to really get a good idea of whether a scent works for you is to wear it.) Samplers are much pricier per ounce, but since you don’t end up
with unused stuff, the cost evens out. You can get samplers at Beautiful Perfumes for a few bucks each.