EK – Inspired by CK One
EK — One Fragrance. For Everyone.
The World's First Unisex Fragrance Icon | Bergamot, Pineapple, Green Tea & Clean Musk | From ₹99 | For Men & Women
Starting from ₹99
EK is a fresh, clean, and beautifully unisex fragrance — the fragrance that changed perfumery forever in 1994 by declaring, for the first time on a global stage: "A fragrance for a man or a woman."
A bright burst of bergamot, lemon, mandarin, pineapple, papaya, and cardamom opens like a perfect morning. Soft florals of jasmine, violet, and rose create a gently androgynous heart. Green tea, white musk, cedar, sandalwood, oakmoss, and amber settle into an effortlessly clean, warm base that lingers beautifully.
For every person who wants to smell clean, confident, and entirely themselves — without rules about who can wear what.
Why Nikhil Singhal Created EK
When Nikhil Singhal set out to create EK for World of Perfumers, he was working with a brief that any serious student of fragrance history would immediately recognise as one of the most consequential in modern perfumery: capture the DNA of the composition that master perfumers Alberto Morillas and Harry Fremont created in 1994 for one of the world's most recognisable fashion houses — the bergamot-pineapple-cardamom-jasmine-green tea-white musk formula that arrived with a declaration no fragrance brand had dared make before it: "A fragrance for a man or a woman." The fragrance that became one of the world's best-selling of all time. That remains in continuous production over 30 years later. And make it available from ₹99.
Nikhil Singhal is the founder and master perfumer of World of Perfumers — India's finest destination for inspired luxury fragrances. Trained in Dubai and drawing on fragrance oils sourced from Dubai, France, and Switzerland, his vision with EK was clear from the beginning: that every Indian man and woman — whether they are starting a morning in Chennai, heading to an office in Pune, or sharing a bottle with their partner in Delhi — deserves the same bergamot-pineapple-papaya opening, the same jasmine-violet-nutmeg androgynous heart, and the same green tea-white musk-oakmoss base that Morillas and Fremont used to permanently change what a fragrance could be and who it could belong to. From just ₹99.
With EK, Nikhil faced the defining technical challenge of unisex perfumery: the white musk accord. White musk is simultaneously the most celebrated and most demanding material in clean, gender-neutral fragrance. Its behaviour is governed not just by concentration and quality but by individual skin chemistry — the same musk will read differently on every person who wears it, which is precisely what makes it the cornerstone of EK's identity. Too little and the "second skin" warmth that defines this fragrance family is lost; too much and the composition becomes synthetic, cold, and disconnected from the skin. Morillas and Fremont's genius was using white musk not as a background note but as the composition's emotional centre — the material through which a fragrance designed for every gender becomes, paradoxically, uniquely personal to each individual wearer. Nikhil calibrated EK's white musk against the bergamot-pineapple opening and the green tea-oakmoss base with the same precision that 30 years of global admiration for the original demands, sourcing musks, green tea accords, and tropical fruit materials of the quality this celebrated composition requires.
Every bottle of EK that leaves the World of Perfumers workshop carries that intention: to give every Indian — regardless of gender, age, or occasion — the clean brightness, the androgynous sophistication, and the warm personal skin-closeness of a fragrance that Morillas and Fremont designed as a radical act of inclusion. A fragrance that smells not like a gendered archetype but like the most beautifully clean version of whoever is wearing it.
EK is not just an inspired fragrance. It is Nikhil Singhal's belief — made wearable — that the best fragrance has no gender. That it belongs to everyone. And that in India, everyone means every Indian, from ₹99.
Fragrance Profile — Notes & DNA
Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Pineapple, Papaya & Cardamom — The opening of EK is one of the most joyful and immediately recognisable in fragrance history. Bergamot and lemon arrive with a smooth, clean citrus brightness. Mandarin orange adds sweetness. Pineapple and papaya — the tropical fruits that made the 1994 original's opening iconic — introduce an exotic fruitiness that stops you from being just another citrus. Cardamom adds warm, aromatic depth. Green notes tie it all together with a just-stepped-outside freshness. Together they create an opening that the fragrance community has described for 30 years as the purest expression of "clean" — bright, tropical, genderless, and universally wonderful.
Jasmine, Violet, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Freesia & Nutmeg — The heart is where Morillas and Fremont performed their greatest trick: a bouquet of entirely feminine florals balanced so precisely by nutmeg and orris root that the composition stays completely androgynous. Jasmine hedione provides warm, watery floral lift. Violet adds powdery, green sophistication. Rose and lily-of-the-valley create softness. Freesia adds a clean, slightly citrusy white-floral quality. And nutmeg — warm, slightly masculine, spicy — swings the pendulum back, keeping EK sitting perfectly in the middle of gender. This is the heart that made the original a cultural icon, not just a bestseller.
Green Tea, Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood, Oakmoss & Amber — The base of EK is where its quiet genius fully reveals itself. Green tea — a note the 1994 original helped bring to mainstream Western perfumery — adds a clean, slightly astringent, gently aromatic warmth. White musk in generous amounts creates the "clean skin" effect that is EK's most famous quality — making the fragrance smell uniquely personal on every person who wears it, since musk interacts with individual skin chemistry. Cedar and sandalwood provide gentle woody structure. Oakmoss adds a classic, slightly earthy sophistication. Amber gives a warm, golden finish.
The Scent Journey — Hour by Hour
🍋 First 15 Minutes
Bergamot, lemon, mandarin, pineapple, and papaya burst onto the skin with clean citrus brightness — slightly tropical, unmistakably fresh. Cardamom adds warmth and sophistication. Green notes complete the picture. The most recognisable opening in unisex fragrance history — joyful, clean, and universally loved.
🌸 30 Min – 2 Hours
The citrus softens as jasmine, violet, rose, and freesia bloom through. Slightly floral, then nutmeg brings it back to androgynous centre. This is the heart that made the original a cultural moment — neither masculine nor feminine, but beautifully, perfectly both. Softly warm, gently spiced, and impossibly clean.
🍵 2 – 4 Hours
Green tea rises from the base — clean, slightly astringent, gently warm. White musk becomes prominent — the "clean skin" quality that has made this the fragrance people describe as smelling like "themselves, but better." Cedar and sandalwood add a gentle woody warmth that grounds everything perfectly.
✨ 4+ Hours
Oakmoss, amber, and white musk settle into a warm, quietly beautiful skin trail. EK's drydown is the cleanest, most personal base in all of fragrance — warm, slightly woody, entirely your own. The "second skin" effect that devotees have returned to for 30 years. Still beautiful hours later on your clothing.
Compliment Factor
🌿 Compliment Score: 8.9/10 — The Fragrance That Earns Compliments From Every Generation
EK earns a unique type of compliment: not "what is that?" but "you smell so clean and amazing." It is the fragrance associated with good hygiene, clean energy, and effortless style. Because white musk interacts with each person's individual skin chemistry, a compliment on someone wearing EK is genuinely a compliment on them — not just their fragrance. The unisex nature also means couples share the bottle, earning mutual compliments from each other every day.
Performance
When & Where to Wear EK
Who Should Wear EK
Why You'll Love EK
- 🍋 Bergamot, pineapple & papaya opening — seven citrus and tropical notes creating the most joyful, clean, and immediately recognisable opening in fragrance history
- 🌿 Cardamom warmth — the spice note that lifts the opening from generic citrus to genuinely sophisticated freshness
- 🌸 Androgynous floral heart — jasmine, violet, rose, and nutmeg balanced so precisely they remain completely genderless and equally beautiful on anyone
- 🍵 Green tea base — the note that the 1994 original helped bring to mainstream perfumery; clean, astringent, warm, and enduringly fresh
- ✨ White musk — the "second skin" effect — generous quantities that make EK smell uniquely personal on every person who wears it
- 🪵 Oakmoss, cedar & sandalwood — classic woody base notes that give the drydown its quiet sophistication and gentle longevity
- 👫 Genuinely unisex — 30 years of evidence confirm this DNA works beautifully on every gender, at every age, in every context
- 💰 From just ₹99 — the same iconic Morillas & Fremont DNA that has been in continuous global production since 1994
💡 Why This Fragrance DNA Is Still Relevant in 2026 — After 30 Years: Most fragrances from 1994 feel dated. This one does not — and the reason is simple. It was not designed for a specific fashion moment or cultural trend. It was designed for a principle: the idea that the best fragrance has nothing to do with gender, and everything to do with the person wearing it.
In 2026, with unisex and gender-neutral fragrance being one of the fastest-growing categories in perfumery globally, EK's inspiration reads not as a relic of the 90s but as something that was 30 years ahead of its time. Morillas and Fremont created the blueprint that every gender-neutral fragrance since has been trying to follow.
EK by World of Perfumers brings that 30-year-old blueprint to India from ₹99.
What the World Says
"This is absolutely beyond a shadow of a doubt the best example of a unisex fragrance. It's citrus. It is floral. It is feminine. It is masculine. It is sexy and clean. I love this because it doesn't smell the same on everyone. In 2026 — there's no denying it belongs in the Hall of Fame."
— Fragrantica Community 2026
"A surprisingly fresh and versatile fragrance with strong sillage and good longevity. The citrusy opening with a hint of pineapple and bergamot leads into a semi-sweet floral bouquet, then quietly quietens into a soft woody accord that smells like walking fresh out of the shower. A timeless classic."
— Basenotes Community
"The great thing about this fragrance is that it is unisex and my husband and I both use it — and we both love it — and on each one of us it smells uniquely. It freshens me up both in physical and spiritual realms. It never goes out of style. Always reliable when I need to feel fresh and clean."
— FragranceX Community
"A game changer — it completely redefined the Western market's perception about smelling clean. Launched as the world's first truly mass-market unisex fragrance, it anticipated a future where gender fluidity was openly discussed. It was so much more than a beauty product. A true trailblazer."
— Marie Claire UK / Cafleurebon
The Original vs EK — World of Perfumers
| Feature | Original 1994 Iconic EDT | EK – WOPS |
|---|---|---|
| Price (200ml) | ₹5,000 – ₹7,000 | ₹99 onwards |
| Key Notes | Bergamot, Pineapple, Cardamom, Jasmine, Violet, Green Tea, Musk | Bergamot, Pineapple, Cardamom, Jasmine, Violet, Green Tea, Musk |
| Longevity | 3–5 hrs (EDT) | 5–7 hrs |
| Gender | Unisex — Men & Women | Unisex — Men & Women |
| Scent Family | Citrus Aromatic | Citrus Aromatic |
| Best Season | All seasons, especially Spring & Summer | All seasons ⭐ |
| Perfumers | Alberto Morillas & Harry Fremont (1994) | Inspired by Morillas & Fremont's vision |
| Made In | USA / France | India (Imported Oils) |
How EK Compares to Other Indian Brands
| Brand | Performance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| World of Perfumers – EK | High | ⭐ Best Value |
| EM5 | Moderate | Premium Pricing |
| Bella Vita | Moderate | Mid Value |
EK — Perfect for Every Indian Occasion
☀️ Indian Summers
The citrus-green-tea DNA was essentially designed for warm, humid climates. The bergamot-pineapple opening feels genuinely cooling and refreshing in 35–40°C Indian heat, never heavy or oppressive. For India's long summer months — March through July — EK is one of the finest clean, fresh fragrances at any price. A 2–3 spray morning application carries through the full Indian working day.
💼 Office & Professional Daily Wear
EK is the ideal Indian office fragrance because its DNA was designed to be universally acceptable. The clean, light, inoffensive character means colleagues of every age and preference find it pleasant. The intimate projection means it never overwhelms an open-plan office. For the Indian professional who wants to smell consistently wonderful without making fragrance anyone else's concern — EK is the definitive answer.
💑 India's Favourite Couple Fragrance
EK's greatest cultural moment in India is its status as the original couple's fragrance — something both partners wear from the same bottle. Because white musk interacts differently with each person's skin chemistry, the same EK bottle will smell subtly and personally different on each partner — genuinely individual even when shared. The most romantic fragrance story in Indian gifting, now from ₹99.
🎁 The Most Universal Indian Gift
EK inspired by the 1994 unisex icon is the safest, most universally well-received fragrance gift available at ₹99. For Diwali, birthdays, Raksha Bandhan, Valentine's Day, and any occasion where you want to give something both the recipient and their partner can wear — EK is the definitive answer.
FAQs — EK Perfume
Yes — EK by World of Perfumers is directly inspired by the iconic 1994 unisex fragrance created by master perfumers Alberto Morillas and Harry Fremont at Firmenich. It captures the same iconic bergamot-pineapple-cardamom-jasmine-green tea-musk DNA that made the original one of the world's best-selling and most beloved unisex fragrances, at a fraction of the price. Made in India with imported fragrance oils from Dubai, France, and Switzerland.
EK is completely and genuinely unisex — it works equally well on men and women, which was the founding principle of the 1994 original. The citrus-green opening is universally wearable. The white musk base interacts differently with each person's individual skin chemistry, meaning it smells slightly different — and uniquely personal — on every person who wears it. It has been described as "the perfect example of a unisex fragrance" for this exact reason.
EK is one of our finest summer fragrances. The bergamot-pineapple-green tea DNA feels genuinely refreshing in Indian summer heat. Unlike heavier fragrances that feel oppressive in 35–40°C temperatures, EK remains light, clean, and pleasant all day. Apply 3–4 sprays on moisturised skin for a full Indian summer workday of fresh, clean presence.
EK lasts approximately 5–7 hours on skin — notably better than the EDT original (typically 3–5 hours). The white musk and green tea base anchors the fragrance to moisturised skin beautifully. On clothing, EK's base notes — musk, oakmoss, and amber — can hold for many more hours. Apply to pulse points — wrists, neck, and inner elbows — after bathing for maximum longevity.
EK is available as a Perfume (100ml, 50ml, 30ml, 10ml) and Roll-On (8ml) — all starting from ₹99. The 8ml roll-on is ideal for gym bags, desk drawers, and travel kits — perfect for freshening up during the Indian summer workday. The 100ml offers the best value for daily wear. The 10ml is perfect for sampling before committing to a full bottle.
Absolutely — and this is one of EK's most beautiful qualities. The famous white musk base interacts with individual skin chemistry in a way that makes it smell subtly and personally different on each person. Two people sharing the same bottle of EK will smell meaningfully different from each other — both wonderful, but uniquely their own. This is why the original became the world's first couple's fragrance, and why EK from ₹99 makes the same shared experience accessible for every Indian couple.
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Final Verdict
Clean. Fresh. Universally beautiful. Completely for everyone.
EK captures the DNA of the 1994 masterpiece that master perfumers Alberto Morillas and Harry Fremont created as a radical act of inclusion: a great-smelling, beautifully crafted fragrance that belonged to no gender, no generation, no demographic. Just to anyone with a nose and a desire to smell wonderful.
Thirty years later, that founding principle feels not like history — but like the future.
EK brings that future to every man and woman in India, from ₹99.
EK. One Fragrance. For Everyone. 🌿
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