Step aside, sculptural bottles and fragrance oils—solid perfumes are taking center stage. Over the past year, they’ve shifted from niche finds to must-have staples. These once-hard-to-find fragrances offer a more intimate, longer-lasting scent compared to traditional sprays, with a subtlety that lingers longer than liquid perfumes. Now, with options ranging from Gen Z-favorite Glossier to classic brands like Diptyque, there’s more variety than ever.
### Vogue’s Favorite Solid Perfumes
– Best Vanilla: Noyz The Solid Fragrance, $42
– Best Woody: Sidia Soaked The Solid Perfume, $48
– Best Musk: Glossier You Solid Perfume, $35
– Best Floral: Diptyque Do Son Refillable Solid Perfume, $76
– Best Fruity Floral: Fenty Solid Parfum Fragrance, $68
– Best Powder: Dior Miss Dior Mini Miss Eau de Parfum Solid Perfume, $85
– Best Sweet: Lush Rose Jam Solid Perfume, $17
Whether you’re looking for a date-night scent or a fragrance that earns compliments (or both), these solid perfumes have you covered. Shop our favorites below.
### In This Article:
– What exactly is a solid perfume?
– Are solid perfumes better?
– Are there disadvantages to wearing solid perfumes?
– How to apply solid perfume
– Meet the experts
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### Best Vanilla: Noyz The Solid Fragrance
$42 | NOYZ
Why We Love It: Noyz’s twist-up stick makes fragrance ultra-portable yet elegant—small enough for a clutch and smooth on skin. Designed for layering, this scent blends cashmere woods, Madagascar vanilla, and amber for a warm, skin-like finish that pairs perfectly with florals or gourmands. The alcohol-free formula melts in, nourishing skin with squalane.
Key Notes: Cassia, black plum, Ceylon, cashmere woods, vanilla, amber
Size: 7 g
### Best Woody: Sidia Soaked The Solid Perfume
$48 | CREDO BEAUTY
Why We Love It: Inspired by misty mornings, this alcohol-free solid perfume offers a fresh, woody scent in a sleek compact. Enriched with olive fruit oil, vitamin C, and jojoba oil, it hydrates skin while delivering juniper, cypress, and cedarwood—drying down to a warm, smoky amber and leather blend.
Key Notes: Juniper, lemon, cypress, cedarwood, amber, musk
Size: 3.6 g
### Best Musk: Glossier You Solid Perfume
$35 | GLOSSIER
Why We Love It: A cult favorite among Vogue editors, Glossier You’s solid version captures the same warm, musky floral in a synthetic beeswax base. Fashion writer Hannah Jackson calls it her signature scent: “It melds with my skin without overpowering.” The compact opens with a thumb press for easy application.
Key Notes: Pink pepper, iris, ambrette seeds, ambrox
Size: 3 g
### Best Floral: Diptyque Do Son Refillable Solid Perfume
$76 | NORDSTROM
Why We Love It: Encased in a beautiful compact, this wax-based perfume celebrates tuberose—a sweet, nocturnal bloom—alongside jasmine and orange blossom. A marine accord evokes the coastal charm of Vietnam.
Key Notes: Tuberose, jasmine, orange blossom, marine accord
Size: 3 g
### Best Fruity Floral: Fenty Solid Parfum Fragrance
$68 | FENTY BEAUTY
Why We Love It: Rihanna’s signature scent is bold yet balanced—opening with magnolia, tangerine, and rose before settling into a seductive musk. The long-lasting, alcohol-free base ensures a smooth, skin-friendly wear.Best Powdery: Dior Miss Dior Mini Miss Eau de Parfum Solid Perfume
Dior Mini Miss Eau de Parfum Solid Perfume
$85 at Sephora | $85 at Ulta
Why We Love It:
Miss Dior has evolved since its 1947 debut, and this latest version blends its classic floral bouquet with fresh fruity notes. The solid perfume features a rich rose wax base infused with lily, iris, peony, and spiced rose, rounded out with vanilla and Tonka bean. Its smooth, melting texture glides onto pulse points without feeling greasy. The sleek lipstick-style case adds a touch of elegance.
Key Notes: Iris, lily of the valley, peony, rose, musk
Size: 3.2 g
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Best Sweet: Lush Rose Jam Solid Perfume
Lush Rose Jam Solid Perfume
$17 at Lush
Why We Love It:
Made with jojoba oil, castor oil, and candelilla wax, this perfume stick delivers a burst of jammy florals—rose absolute, rose oil, lemon oil, and geranium oil. The scent is so sweet it almost feels edible, and it melts effortlessly into the skin. (Just keep it away from heat, like beach bags or sunny spots, to prevent melting.)
Key Notes: Rose, lemon, geranium
Size: 0.3 oz.
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### Everything You Need to Know
What exactly is a solid perfume?
A solid perfume is a wax- or gel-based fragrance, unlike traditional alcohol-based sprays. According to Frank Voelkl, a principal perfumer at dsm-firmenich, solid perfumes may cling better to the skin but last about as long as eau de parfums, depending on the concentration.
Are solid perfumes better?
They have unique advantages:
– Targeted application—scent stays where you apply it.
– Better adherence—the waxy base helps the fragrance stick to skin.
– Subtle diffusion—evaporates slowly for a more intimate scent.
Are there disadvantages?
– Not all solid perfumes last longer than sprays—it depends on the formula.
– The scent may be less noticeable since it doesn’t disperse as widely. This can be a pro (like in an office) or a con (if you want a bold presence).
How to apply solid perfume:
– Dab onto pulse points (wrists, neck, behind ears)—body heat helps release the scent.
– Reapply as needed for a stronger effect.
– Layer with matching mists for added depth.
Meet the Expert:
Frank Voelkl is a principal perfumer at dsm-firmenich.