When Glossier launched its debut fragrance, You, in solid form, it's fair to say perfume addicts went wild. The scent was a big hit already – thanks to the key ingredient being, yup, your natural aroma – but the Instagrammable impact of a diddy pebble-sized solid perfume had even sceptics hooked.
With micro bags reigning supreme over the past few seasons, solid perfumes have answered our prayers – they're small enough to solve the which-product-do-I-sacrifice conundrum, and come in pretty packaging to boot.
From warm amber and musk bases to fresh, floral notes perfect for summer, we've rounded up our favourite solid perfumes. Just warm the formulas with your fingers, swipe across your pulse points, and you're good to go.
One for those with a penchant for natural beauty, Lush uses jojoba, rose and castor oil, plus cedarwood and tonka absolute, resulting in a sensual and smoky blend.
Lush All Good Things, $9, available at Lush
We worship at the altar of Diptyque fragrances, whether in liquid or candle form. A cute-as-they-come pocket-sized solid? Yes please. Celebrating the brand's first boutique, located on Paris' Boulevard Saint Germain, this combines dried fig leaves, blackcurrant leaves, and damp mosses.
Diptyque 34 Solid Perfume, $40, available at Space NK
Just look at that packaging! It comes in a sweet suede drawstring pocket, too. With the scent of your skin combining with the warm, rustic notes of ambrette, ambrox and musk, You smells different on everyone.
Glossier You Perfume Solid, $19, available at Glossier
Of course Le Labo created a solid perfume packaged in a metal cylinder cool enough to take up permanent residency on our desk. This iconic scent fuses smoky wood, iris, violet and leather for an American West-esque fragrance.
Le Labo SANTAL 33 Solid Perfume, $66, available at Le Labo
This is pricy but comes in an ornate rose-gold art deco case – when the fragrance runs out, we'll be using it to store bobby pins and rings. Reminiscent of balmy summer nights, Tom Ford's signature orchid notes are combined with rich florals for a heady mix.
Tom Ford Orchid Soleil Solid Perfume 6g, $120, available at Harvey Nichols
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