While we’re believers that most beauty rules are meant to be broken, this mantra does not apply to spraying fragrance in public, which is generally frowned upon by, well, everyone. There’s always a chance that the fragrant mist will settle on someone who doesn’t share your love of oud. For those midday refreshers or pre-party pick-me-ups, we put forth the solid scent for your consideration. They’re the ultimate in discreet fragrance application, and unlike rollerballs, these wax-based offerings—neither liquid nor gel—don’t need to be crammed into a clear pouch for TSA approval. In other words, they’re perfect for a quick winter getaway and a month-long parade of fashion shows. Here, 10 solid perfumes to snap up now.
1. Catbird Tarot Deck Solid Perfume
The Brooklyn boutique’s cult-fave candles were flying off shelves, so it gave them a fragrant friend in the form of coordinating solid perfumes. The dark and mysterious Tarot Deck, a blend of Turkish rose, incense, and pencil shavings, is just the thing for winter.
2. Diptyque Essences Insensées Parfum Solide
A bumper crop of mimosa (the flower, not the brunch cocktail) in Grasse, France, inspired this intoxicating floral mélange spiked with pink peppercorn and violet. The brass-finished case isn’t half bad, either.
3. Elizabeth and James
Like the small but mighty Olsen twins, their über-popular Elizabeth and James Nirvana White and Nirvana Black scents pack a punch even when contained in slim (and fittingly chic) compacts.
4. Estée Lauder Modern Muse Solid Perfume Compact
Estée Lauder’s hot pink Modern Muse compact is covetable on its own, but the fact that 100 percent of the retail price goes toward the Breast Cancer Research Foundation means you’ll feel as great as you smell.
5. Juniper Ridge Trail Resin Cologne in Big Sur
The good people of Juniper Ridge create scents that encapsulate some of the most magical places. Wearing this one, created using plants, bark, and moss foraged in Big Sur, will transport you to that stunning piece of Californian coastline.
6. Le Labo Solid Perfume
Within this unassuming metal cylinder you can stash one of 14 Le Labo fragrances. Or keep a stock of several specially fitted refills to swap scents as often as your heart—or nose—desires
7. Sabé Masson Paris Le Soft Perfume
Consider these adorable, all-natural scented sticks a twofer. Not only do they smell incredible, but with a base of shea butter, tamanu oil, mango butter, or tiare flower, they also work wonders as a skin-healing balm.
8. Lush Sun Solid Perfume
Got a touch of SAD? This sun-inspired scent, a sparkling cocktail of orange, tangerine, and mimosa fizz—created by Lush cofounder Mark Constantine to boost his midwinter mood—might cure what ails you.
9. Mary Greenwell Plum Solid Perfume
Remember when Kate Moss divulged that she was creating a line of plum jams? It seems the Brits love their plums, and as further proof we present legendary makeup artist Mary Greenwell’s solid perfume, which accents the juicy stone fruit with white florals and sandalwood.
10. Tory Burch Solid Perfume Pendant Necklace
One way to never be without your signature scent is to wear it around your neck. Tory Burch’s striking golden pendant opens to reveal a solid perfume that can be applied whenever and wherever.
(via Style)
