Fragrance Files: 10 Travel-Friendly Perfumes You Can Take Anywhere

While I'll likely never tire of the little thrill I get every time I sample a new perfume or wear a signature scent, there's something singular about applying one of the best rollerball perfumes. These scent staples are made with close contact in mind, and best applied to pulse points like the wrists and behind the ears. Plus, since rollerballs only provide a hint of fragrance at a time, I never have to worry about overwhelming a friend, family member, or beau mid-hug with a wall of scent (we've all been there before).

From the roller-pearl version of Dior's floral Miss Dior Eau de Parfum—which we consider one of the best fragrances of all time—to Maison Louis Marie's woody No.04 Bois de Balincourt Perfume Oil, each of our top rollerball picks can quickly be thrown in a bag or carry-on for easy touch-ups throughout the day. And since these essentials are made to only dispense fragrance as they glide over the skin, you won't have to worry about any accidental spills. Here, we've rounded up the very best rollerball perfumes that are worth adding to any scent collection.

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DIOR

Miss Dior Eau de Parfum Roller-Pearl

PROS

• Top-rated

CONS

This mini version of Miss Dior contains all the same blood orange, mandarin, lily of the valley, and earthy patchouli notes as its beloved full-size counterpart.

BY/ROSIE JANE

Leila Lou Fragrance Oil

PROS

• Paraben-free

CONS

If you're in search of a fresh, evergreen scent that works no matter the season, look no further. This rollerball perfume is perfect for every day, and is inspired by lazy mornings in bed, along with bountiful fields of flowers.

JENNIFER FISHER

My Scent

PROS

• Easy to layer

CONS

This writer considers designer Jennifer Fisher's cozy vanilla and tonka bean-noted My Scent rollerball one of the best fragrances to layer with. "For years, I could never find a perfume that smelled the way I wanted it to smell," she previously told BAZAAR.com. "I was always mixing my favorite scents to make my own signature blend. My Scent is my memories and mood in a bottle. It is comforting and sexy."

MAISON LOUIS MARIE

No.04 Bois de Balincourt Perfume Oil

PROS

• Features essential oils

CONS

Just a few dabs of Maison Louis Marie's popular perfume oil are enough to elevate any olfactory experience, since it contains rich notes of ceadarwood, sandalwood, and spicy cinnamon nutmeg.

MALIN+GOETZ

Dark Rum Perfume Oil

PROS

• Alcohol-free

CONS

This fragrant rollerball is equal parts sweet and spicy, and though it aims to channel the best vacation vibes, it's still ideal for warming up the senses in colder months, too.

VIOLETTE_FR

Avec Amour

PROS

• Stylish

CONS

This fragrance's eye-catching glass bottle looks great on any countertop, but since it's a roll-on, the perfume is also easy to travel with. If you're into earthy or musky scents that are still uplifting, we're betting you'll fall in love with Avec Amour's sensual scent combination.

GUCCI

Bloom Rollerball

Gucci's coveted Bloom fragrance needs no introduction: If you already count yourself as a fan of its dreamy jasmine and tuberose notes, we recommend snapping up its rollerball to use on-the-go at a fraction of the price.

KAI

Perfume Oil

PROS

• Features essential oils

CONS

This nongreasy rollerball fragrance isn't overpowering, and is especially ideal for anyone who enjoys the smell of freshly cut flowers.

SUMMER FRIDAYS

The Perfume Oil Trio

PROS

• Vegan

CONS

You'll get three fragrances for the price of one with this bundle of perfume oils from Summer Friday, which makes it a breeze to layer or alternate your signature scent.

BYREDO

Mojave Ghost Perfume Oil

PROS

• Travel-friendly

CONS

Since BAZAAR editors consider the woody and intoxicating Mojave Ghost one of the sexiest fragrances of all time, it's no surprise that we also count the brand's travel-size oil as a must-have.

This article originally appeared in Harper's BAZAAR US.