Perfume oils are having a moment. Potent, portable, and convenient, these slim rollerballs slip into all the places a full-size fragrance bottle can’t – your carry-on, coat pocket, mini crossbody, or even the back pocket of your jeans on a night out. And when it’s time for a refresh, there’s no need for a dramatic spritz; just a discreet swipe on the wrist and you’re good to go.
Vogue’s top perfume oils at a glance:
Practicality aside, they also wear differently than traditional sprays. “Roll-ons usually have a higher perfume oil percentage, which will give you a longer-lasting scent experience,” says fragrance expert Thomas Dunckley. “Because they diffuse more slowly than alcohol based perfumes, they wear closer to the skin for a more intimate experience.” That also makes them a natural fit for layering. A musk-based oil, for example, lends a sensual, skin-like depth, but add sandalwood to the mix, and it brings a soft, moreish warmth.
Below, we’ve rounded up the best perfume oils to buy right now – plus everything you need to know about how to choose, wear, and layer them, direct from the experts.
