The rise of the solid perfume

Though it’s been around since ancient Egyptian times, for some reason, solid perfume has always come second to the classic liquid-spray. But have you ever considered that a cream perfume might actually be a far more practical form for your fragrance?

For one, they’re the ultimate in discreet fragrance application, plus they’re great for the sensitive skinned or perpetual travellers among us (take that, liquid limits!). And while this isn’t the case in the bh office, we recognise the dangers of using a spray in public - heaven help you should you spritz your fragrant mist onto someone who doesn’t share your same love of oud.

So with that in mind, we put forth the solid scents that’ll save you next time you find yourself wedged on a train in rush hour and in desperate need of a fragrant hit.

L’Occitane

These travel-sized tins are perfect for touch-ups. Specifically formulated without alcohol, the fragrances are the ideal choice for sensitive skin. Apply to the wrists, decolletage and behind the ears.

L’Occitane Cherry Blossom Solid Perfume is a soft cherry blossom fragrance that (subtly) screams femininity.

L’Occitane Pivoine Flora Solid Perfume captures the fragrance of the unfurling peonies in the Provence region, and blends floral notes with a woody trail.

Diptyque Solid Perfumes

Encased in shiny black cases and engraved with the iconic Diptyque oval, these concentrated solid perfumes come in all your favourite Diptyque fragrances. They’re great to pop in your handbag for when you need to freshen up on the go.

Crabtree & Evelyn

This ultra-feminine fragrance was created using an innovative technology, which extracts scent molecules straight from rose petals. The Rose Solid Perfume captures every nuance of the flower, along with peach nectar, jasmine and violet. As a bonus, its alcohol-free base is suitable for dry skin.

Lush

Lush always delivers delish-smelling treats, and their solid perfume selection is nothing short of amazing.

With 100 percent pure rose oil and fresh basil, the Lush Gorilla Perfume Imogen Rose Solid Perfume opens with fresh Damascus, develops with soft tonka, and dries with sweet amber and ambrette seed. The result is a wonderfully warm, floral fragrance.

The scent of vanilla helps to relieve stress and anxiety, so the Lush Vanillary Solid Perfume is perfect to stash in your desk drawer. The scent develops with burnt caramel on the skin, like the scent of tonka bean. Yum.

Sabé Masson Le Soft Perfume

Adorable and all-natural, these scented sticks are beautifully packaged and double up as a skin-healing balm.

Are you a fan of the solid perfume?

106 Member Comments

Jacinta89 21 Nov 2020 8:08 PM

Just be careful with the Lush solid perfumes as the colours in some of them stain your clothes!

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Jay.dogga1986 22 Jun 2020 12:49 AM

Never tried them but would love to.

aoperez 12 Nov 2019 1:59 PM

I love solid but just always forget to use them...they can be fiddley when in a rush!

tarameoww 7 Nov 2019 8:39 PM

Lush's version looks so easy to use!

Falak142 7 Nov 2019 8:32 AM

Haven't tried solid perfumes so far but would love to give it a go. I wonder how long they last though

S-P 2 Nov 2019 11:10 PM

I still haven't tried any of these.

S-P 10 Aug 2019 2:06 PM

I now want to try Lush's rose - sounds lovely.

Peach perfect 24 Nov 2018 11:18 AM

Haven't tried any other than lush. L’Occitane looks great.

Chicklet 24 Sep 2018 6:56 PM

I love solid perfumes when travelling.

vtjh 4 Jul 2018 8:48 PM

I've never used solid perfumes because I'm afraid it'll stain my clothes, but the lush solid perfume looks and sounds gorgeous!

Sootyhere 21 Jun 2018 12:04 PM

Thanks for the information. Hadn't considered solid perfume before but on reading your tips I see it would be handier for travelling and for applying when in a crowd.

Shop A Everyday 21 Jan 2018 1:55 AM

Easy to use and last a long time too

Simone 4 Jan 2018 4:52 PM

I didn't know these existed, interesting, interesting

aoperez 3 Sep 2017 9:13 PM

I must confess I almost put on the l'occitane cherry blossom perfume as lip gloss once...lol!

But I do like a solid perfume ...tho I would worry about them in summer and if they would melt!

Sootyhere 21 Jun 2018 12:05 PM

ha ha that would be easy to do. Wouldn't be a very nice lip gloss to taste.

neha.gamine 6 Aug 2017 10:37 AM

I haven't used any solid perfume till now, this article has tempted me now to pick one up. Will check out the fragrances and pick the one which is different from the ones I currently own (not solids). Very interested in Vanillary but I already have a fragrance from Neem'ah which may be similar. The Lush stick one looks very handy and cute!

Goddess..... 18 Jun 2017 7:30 PM

These other's are good but when you think of perfume it's actual perfume you think of in a bottle you get the real smell from that & it's a strong one no matter what type it is they are stronger in a bottle & you don't have that type of yellowish colour with other's that you get in cream's when they go off.

skincare junkie 15 Jun 2017 1:58 PM

Oh I have that Loccitane cherry blossom solid perfume!! Hop to write a review :)

jlsta 4 May 2017 11:39 PM

yes! want to try L’Occitane Cherry Blossom Solid Perfume

Trish_D 31 Mar 2017 9:38 PM

I really like solid perfumes but find their lasting power isn't wonderful.

Shop A Everyday 20 Feb 2017 12:53 AM

The Lust solid stick from Lush is lovley

Africanaussie 16 Feb 2017 4:44 PM

I remember in my younger days that solid perfumes were very popular. I seem to remember that they lasted well too. they used to come in a solid compact that you wore on a chain around your neck. that was way back in the seventies! i must look out for them.

Ellie585 18 Nov 2016 7:16 PM

I think the look of solid perfume is so cute!

Chicklet 11 Nov 2016 11:48 PM

The Diptique and Lush ones are my favourites.

Shop A Everyday 26 Aug 2016 6:49 PM

These are great and they last longer than aerosols

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