Beauty Experts Say Solid Perfumes Are the Trendiest Way to Wear Fragrance—Here's What Our Editors Love

Inspired by Maggie Gyllenhaal’s directorial debut, The Bride!, starring Jessie Buckley, 'Til Death explores themes of love, individuality, and autonomy through a blend of resinous, earthy notes and exotic florals. Most intriguing and daring in my opinion, hands down.

Expert's Take: "As if the mirrored compact isn’t enough to grab your attention, the intriguing scent of gothic romanticism surely will too. A twist on the typical floral, it melds traditional notes like jasmine sambar and rose with cedar, frankincense, and musk for an earthy, grounded scent that’s beautifully unique." — Celia Shatzman, Temporary Beauty Editor

I’m not sure what I love more: the playful packaging, the bouncy texture that glides on effortlessly, or the energetic, long-lasting fruity-floral notes that make me want to step away from the Lab (like right now!) and eat lunch in the park.

Expert's Take: "Are you ready for this jelly? The bouncy jelly texture makes this a blast to apply every time, and has a slight cooling effect. The effervescent fragrance is fun and light too, combining Brazilian jasmine, pink dragonfruit, and ocean air for a pretty floral that screams spring." — Celia Shatzman

A small indent on the lid lets you open this compact one-handed, even if you’re mid–coffee sip. The packaging has a satisfying weight and sits comfortably in the hand. Sometimes I just like to hold it and use it as a fidget, but I still find the woody, creamy scent most comforting and calming.

Expert's Take: "Practically a modern-day classic, I can never get enough of this warm and cozy skin scent spotlighting pink pepper, iris, and ambrox, and thanks to the chic and sleek metal compact, I can reapply it whenever I want. The solid format has a wax base, so it melts right into skim." — Celia Shatzman

Bright raspberry and pink pepper bring a lively spark, balanced by soft florals of bluebonnet, freesia, and rose. I don’t quite detect the musk outright, but I feel its cozy warmth in the background. It’s the kind of scent that makes you pause for a moment and take a deep breath.

My Take: Lady Bird earned prime real estate on my desk (and my bag). I find it uplifting and celebratory, but in a practical, levelheaded way; the kind of fragrance that quietly lifts your mood. Every note feels perfectly placed, and if I didn’t know better, I might think no human hand was involved in crafting it.

The fragrance comes with a chain so it can be attached to a bag. Soft florals and strawberry sweetness give it a young, flirty feel. It has a playful, slightly cheeky vibe that makes it especially fun to wear, whether on the skin or as a bag charm.

Experts' Take: "This solid perfume doubles as a cute, on-trend bag charm—I actually have it on my bag right now. Despite the strawberry cake's look, it comes in Cream Gardenia and Lychee Bouquet scents. I have the Cream Gardenia version, and it’s a very light floral that never feels overpowering." — Chiara Butler

Easy to apply and long-lasting, Only Human opens with the fresh sparkle of pink pepper and bright Italian bergamot, followed by clean, airy notes of waterlily and bamboo, before settling into a warm, smooth finish of vanilla bean, ambroxan, and cedarwood.

My Take: It certainly evokes rich, creamy, almost edible notes, but not in an overly sweet way. It lingers softly, like the craving for one more bite of something delicious. Nutty and indulgent, it’s the kind of scent that leaves you torn between savoring the moment and wanting more.