Homegrown and international brands to try out the solid perfume trend. (Photo: Courtesy of Analogue Apotik)
Cover Photo: Courtesy of Analogue Apotik

Travel-friendly and subtle, solid perfume tends to leave a longer lasting scent than the conventional spray version given its thicker, balm-like concentration. Typically alcohol-free, they have to be kept in a cool storage space and out of extreme heat, just like regular spray fragrances. Additionally, homegrown brands like Alwis & Xavier and Analogue Apotik pride themselves in producing artisanal batches of these pocket-sized wonders, made from natural ingredients and presented in stylish refillable tin cases. For men and women who prefer subtle fragrances that aren't overpowering, the options vary from the local artisanal brands mentioned above to haute perfumers like Jo Malone London and Diptyque.

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Photo 1 of 9 Homegrown and international brands to try out the solid perfume trend. (Photo: Courtesy of Analogue Apotik)
Photo 2 of 9 Santal 33 solid perfume from <a href="https://www.lelabofragrances.com/santal-33-276.html?size=4g" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Le Labo</a>
Photo 3 of 9 Jo Malone London English Pear & Freesia solid scent from <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=eGtHQUUE8Vw&mid=45230&u1=mytatler&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.selfridges.com%2FGB%2Fen%2Fcat%2Fjo-malone-london-english-pear-freesia-solid-scent-refill-25g_R00120685%2F/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Selfridges</a>
Photo 4 of 9 Goddess solid perfume from <a href="https://lush.my/_Goddess_-_Solid_Perfume/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lush Malaysia</a>
Photo 5 of 9 Stag solid cologne from <a href="https://www.alwisandxavier.com/products/stag/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Alwis & Xavier</a>
Photo 6 of 9 The crackle refill and case from <a href="https://analogueapotik.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Analogue Apotik</a>
Photo 7 of 9 Bonus: Diptyque's Eau de Minthé Perfumed Bracelet from <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=eGtHQUUE8Vw&mid=42685&u1=my2021&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.harrods.com%2Fen-my%2Fshopping%2Fdiptyque-eau-de-minthe-perfumed-bracelet-16038218/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Harrods</a>
Photo 8 of 9 Diptyque L'Ombre dans L'eau solid perfume from <a href="https://www.kensapothecary.com.my/product/lombre-dans-leau-solid-perfume-4g/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ken's Apothecary</a>
Photo 9 of 9 Jean Marc sandalwood solid perfume from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mymiracolo/?ref=page_internal/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">My Miracolo</a>