For perfume lovers who wish to smell divine for the entire day, rollerball perfumes are quickly becoming a girls best friend. As most fragrances will not last all day, carrying a bottle of perfume in your handbag can be tricky; this is where the best rollerball perfumes really shine!
What is Rollerball Perfume?
Rollerball perfumes are almost identical to the sprayable variety, but instead come with a handy roll-on style applicator. Designed for travel, they are small enough to fit into almost any handbag or purse when you are on-the-go, and are far cheaper than larger spray bottles.
The fact that rollerball perfumes are smaller in size makes them affordable. If you want a small amount of that luxury perfume you can’t always afford for special occasions, a rollerball version is perfect for you! Finally, they are actually a little more economical than spritz options because they are designed to be applied directly to pulse points in concentration.
11 Best Rollerball Perfumes
We have carefully selected eleven of the best rollerball perfumes for our review that are bang on-trend. Each are are affordable, easy to apply, and of most importantly, smell sensational.
1. J’adore Eau de Parfum Roller-Pearl – DIOR
Review
First launched in 1999 (with the inimitable Charlize Theron as its face) J’adore is one of Dior’s most iconic fragrances. A potent white floral perfume has a surprisingly short list of ingredients, considering its complexity.
Opening with a sharp and powdery floral note, it has a soft undertone of ylang-ylang that lifts it a little. A good all-rounder with a soft sillage and moderate staying power, it is best suited to autumn days but can really be worn at any time.
Unlike many rollerball perfumes, J’adore is not test-tube shaped but instead retains the form of the larger bottle. As a result, it is a striking little thing in both style and fragrance.
Top Notes:
Jasmine, Orange blossom, Ylang-ylang
Mid Notes:
Rose
Base Notes:
Jasmine Sambac, Tuberose
Price & Reviews
You can check the latest pricing, see customer reviews and shop online at John Lewis & Partners:
2. 7 Roller Ball – NEJMA
Review
French brand Nejma was inspired by an oriental fairytale, and each of the 7 original fragrances interprets the story in seven different ways. Nejma 7 is a sophisticated and sparkling fragrance that is sensual and memorable.
With the sweetness of cacao and coconut to balance the sharpness of pink grapefruit and the powdery notes of musk, it is a stunning evening perfume for autumn. With a strong sillage, it can be a little overwhelming, but it is also durable.
Held in a tall and elegant white rollerball bottle with a gold lid, it will fit comfortably in even the slimmest clutch bag.
Top Notes:
Bergamot, Green Mandarin, Pink Grapefruit
Mid Notes:
Neroli, Cacao Pod, Coconut
Base Notes:
Patchouli, White Musk, Oud
Price & Reviews
You can check the latest pricing, see customer reviews and shop online at Harvey Nichols:
3. Gypsy Water Perfume Oil Roll-On – BYREDO
Review
Swedish powerhouse Byredo has been rocking the fragrance world since 2006 with avant-garde blends that really turn heads.
Gypsy Water is a balsamic and woody unisex fragrance. It makes use of cirtus and smokey notes as well as less common ingredients such as pine needles and orris root.
The result is a pleasingly fresh and spicy, if slightly medicinal, fragrance with a heavy sillage and moderate staying power.
Simply presented in a clear glass tube with a black lid, this rollerball perfume is in keeping with the aesthetic of the larger version.
Top Notes:
Bergamot, Lemon, Pepper, Juniper
Mid Notes:
Orris Root, Pine Needles, Incense
Base Notes:
Sandalwood, Vanilla, Amber
Price & Reviews
You can check the latest pricing, see customer reviews and shop online at Harrods:
4. +22+ Roll-On Perfume – CHROME HEARTS
Review
LA local brand Chrome Hearts has always had somewhat of a ‘cult’ presence. Still, with their foray into beauty, this luxury house is becoming a household name. One of their flagship scents, +22+ light and floral with spicy and citric notes that are softened by hints of juicy berries.
The undertones of leather and rose give this scent a distinctive edge that takes it to a new level. Best worn on summer evenings when the heat will let it fill the air around you, this scent has a strong sillage but is not quite as durable as it seems.
The short, slightly squat clear bottle has a sparkling, crystal-encrusted topper that gives it a little glam.
Top Notes:
Bergamot, Pepper
Mid Notes:
Blackcurrant, Raspberry, Jasmine
Base Notes:
Iris, Leather, Rose
Price & Reviews
You can check the latest pricing, see customer reviews and shop online at Selfridges:
5. Bloom Ambrosia di Fiori – GUCCI
Review
A sister fragrance to the iconic ‘Bloom’, Bloom Ambrosia di Fiori is an indulgent and seductive white floral perfume with animalic edges. The name is, of course, a nod to Ambrosia, the drink of the Gods, and this is undoubtedly a heavenly scent.
A delightfully compelling floral fragrance with undertones of orris root, this perfume is unashamedly feminine and sensual. The block red of this rollerball bottle, the same shade as its larger counterparts which makes it understatedly stylish yet eye-catching.
Top Notes:
Jasmine, Honeysuckle
Mid Notes:
Tuberose
Base Notes:
Rose, Orris Root
Price & Reviews
You can check the latest pricing, see customer reviews and shop online at Selfridges:
6. Turquatic Rollerball – MAC
Review
Cosmetics brand MAC is not much known for their fragrances. However, they have enjoyed overwhelmingly positive feedback since launching their first perfume in 2005. Fresh, aquatic, and sharp this is a bright and youthful perfume which has a slightly musky base.
Perfect for hot summer days when the sharpness of fruity notes will lift the warm air it has a heavy sillage and is relatively long-lasting. The classic, test-tube shaped rollerball application is not quite as eye-catching as the full-sized bottle but retains the tropical blue and green colouring.
Top Notes:
Amalfi Lemon, Water Notes
Mid Notes:
Anemona, Lotus
Base Notes:
Orris Root, Cedar
Price & Reviews
You can check the latest pricing, see customer reviews and shop online at John Lewis & Partners:
7. Rose Morning Eau de Parfum Rollerball – Fresh
Review
American brand Fresh is still relatively new on the scene. Opening their doors in 1999, they have 27 perfumes to their name and a stellar reputation. Rose Morning, launched in 2018, is a velvety and fresh perfume which takes a modern approach to the classic rose fragrance.
Underpinned by white tea and peach flower it is a light and refreshing scent, with a moderate sillage and reasonable staying power. Perfect for spring days! Simply presented in a clear glass bottle with a blacktopped, it comes in a delicately decorated box.
Top Notes:
Rose, Blackcurrant, Violet Leaf
Mid Notes:
Bulgarian Rose, Freesia, Peach Blossom
Base Notes:
Amber, Musk, White Tea
Price & Reviews
You can check the latest pricing, see customer reviews and shop online at John Lewis & Partners:
8. FoxGlove Roll-On Parfum – JOYA
Review
New York City-based creative collective Joya, founded in 2004, specialises in perfumery. Foxglove is one of their most popular fragrances. A fresh and stimulating, this bright unisex scent makes good use of green florals as well as woody notes and a hint of sour citrus.
Best suited for spring days, it has an enormous sillage and is incredibly long-lasting, and so is well worth the money. Unlike the full-sized bottle, which is uniquely shaped and coloured in matte green, the rollerball bottle is relatively conventional in appearance.
Slightly frosted green glass is complemented by gold accents and a gold-tone topper.
Top Notes:
Green Grass, Hyacinth, Jasmine
Mid Notes:
Rose, Daffodil, Blood Orange
Base Notes:
Cedar, Musk, Oak
Price & Reviews
You can check the latest pricing, see customer reviews and shop online at Net-A-Porter:
9. Lostinflowers Roll-On – STRANGELOVE NYC
Review
Founded in 2013, Strangelove NYC is a truly artisanal perfume house which has produced 5 perfumes of outstanding quality. Lost in Flowers is, unsurprisingly, a floral fragrance with a twist.
The first application reveals fresh and youthful jasmine chased by champaca and gardenia. Once this fades, the scent blooms and becomes musky and seductive, leaning on the richness of saffron and oud. Ideally suited to spring and summer days, this perfume has a moderate sillage but truly incredible staying power.
While the bottle of this rollerball perfume is simple, the textured, patterned mosaic lid is really quite eye-catching.
Top Notes:
Cardamon, Tagetes, Lily-of-the-valley
Mid Notes:
Jasmine, Champaca, Saffron
Base Notes:
Patchouli, Musk, Oakmoss, Oud, Sandalwood, Gardenia
Price & Reviews
You can check the latest pricing, see customer reviews and shop online at Net-A-Porter:
10. Miss Dior Absolutely Blooming Roller-Pearl – DIOR
Review
Miss Dior is a firm favourite with Dior fans; Miss Dior Absolutely Blooming is the slightly bolder little sister to that iconic scent. The first wave of fragrance brings notes of blackcurrant, raspberry, and peony.
As it blooms, notes of rose and musk become more apparent, as does the spice of pepper. An ideal spring and autumn perfume with a moderate sillage and durability, it is also prettily presented. The tall, square rollerball bottle is different from the cylindrical design, which is so common.
Top Notes:
Pink Pepper, Pomegranate, Raspberry, Blackcurrant
Mid Notes:
Peony, Damask Rose, Grasse Rose
Base Notes:
White Musk
Price & Reviews
You can check the latest pricing, see customer reviews and shop online at John Lewis & Partners:
11. Iris 39 Liquid Balm – LE LABO
Review
Le Labo is a truly prolific perfume house; when they opened their doors in 2006 they premiered with 10 fragrances, and today have 53 in their portfolio.
As with each of Le Labo’s perfumes, Iris 39 is named for the most prominent note in the blend. Incredibly sweet and powdery, this fragrance may appear a tad vintage, but certainly not your grandmothers’ rosewater; notes like ginger and ylang-ylang lift it and balance the sweeter, drier notes.
With a strong, if muted, sillage and massive staying power, this is perfect for those who like a traditionally feminine perfume with a twist. Wear on spring days for best effect. Presented in an almost pharmaceutical-esque vial, this is a simple, but pretty rollerball perfume.
Top Notes:
Iris, Violet, Lime
Mid Notes:
Ginger, Rose, Ylang-ylang
Base Notes:
Cardamom, Patchouli, Civet
Price & Reviews
You can check the latest pricing, see customer reviews and shop online at John Lewis & Partners:
Conclusion
Well, this concludes our best rollerball perfumes review, and as you can see, rollerball perfumes are a terrific investment. They offer convenience, affordability, and a touch of luxury that’s simple to carry around with you. More and more of the big brands are releasing rollerball versions of their most popular fragrances, so hopefully you can expect to see more of these little gems.
Before you go, I have put together a review of the most elegant perfumes ranging from timeless classics to modern day sophistication that I think you will enjoy.
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