A 5g alcohol-free vanilla perfume in balm form, pressed onto wrists and neck
Roger & Gallet Solid Perfume 5g (0.18 oz) is a fragrance you press on rather than spray. The 5g compact holds a melting balm made with plant-based waxes and built around natural vanilla extract, chosen for its relaxing character. Being alcohol-free, it blends into the skin instead of flashing off, so the trail sits closer and can be refreshed through the day. Solid perfume is still a niche format here, which makes a 230-year-old French house doing it properly worth a look.
A modern, bewitching vanilla
Inspired by natural vanilla extract, the scent deliberately steps away from the sweet, gourmand cliché. Roger & Gallet describes the result as addictive - warm but understated - and easy to wear in any season. The plant-based waxes do double duty: they give the balm its melting feel and they hold the fragrance on the skin for long-lasting diffusion, a balance of softness and staying power that is hard to get without alcohol.
Simple to use, effortlessly liberating
The compact is solid, so it goes anywhere - bag, pocket or vanity - with nothing to leak and no liquid to declare at security. A gentle press on the pulse points (wrists, neck, décolletage) releases the scent straight away. That makes it a practical daily object as much as a fragrance, and a genuine answer for anyone who wants an alcohol-free alternative without giving up on intensity.
Who it suits
- Anyone who finds alcoholic eaux de parfum too sharp on the skin
- Travel, commuting and office drawers, where a spray is impractical
- Mid-afternoon top-ups, or layering over your usual eau de parfum
- All skin types, including sensitive skin
Worth knowing before you buy: without alcohol there is no projection - this is a skin scent that stays within arm's reach and needs topping up, so it will not replace a spray if you want a room to notice. The fragrance list includes coumarin, linalool, limonene, citral and geraniol, so check it if you react to fragrance allergens. The wax balm also softens in heat, so avoid leaving the compact in a hot car.
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- Enriched with natural vanilla extract for its relaxing properties
- Perfect for a long-lasting, addictive scent without alcohol
- Melting texture with plant-based waxes for precise application
- Travel-friendly 5 g format to take anywhere
- Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin
How to use
Gently apply the solid perfume to your pulse points: wrists, neck or décolletage. Perfect for a subtle touch or to refresh your fragrance throughout the day. Tip: layer it with your favourite eau de parfum to create a unique scent for every occasion.
Ingredients
COCO-CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE · HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED WAX · HYDROGENATED COCONUT OIL · PARFUM / FRAGRANCE · STEARYL STEARATE · COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX/CIRE DE CARNAUBA · RHUS VERNICIFLUA PEEL CERA / RHUS VERNICIFLUA PEEL WAX · TETRAMETHYL ACETYLOCTAHYDRONAPHTHALENES · LINALOOL · LIMONENE · LINALYL ACETATE · TOCOPHEROL · CITRUS LIMON (LEMON) PEEL OIL · CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA PEEL OIL · COUMARIN · BENZYL ALCOHOL · PINENE · GERANYL ACETATE · GERANIOL · CANANGA ODORATA OIL/EXTRACT · CITRAL · GLYCERIN · AQUA / WATER / EAU · CITRONELLOL · JASMINE OIL/EXTRACT · BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE · TERPINOLENE · SORBIC ACID · VANILLA TAHITENSIS FRUIT EXTRACT · 4268A
Formulations are updated by the manufacturer from time to time. Always check the packaging you receive.
Manufacturer information
Brand: Roger & Gallet
