Our ultimate guide to the best perfume atomisers is essential reading, if you’re anything like me. Me being: someone who doesn’t consider an outfit truly done until I’ve doused myself in three generous sprays of my favourite perfume. But as much as I love holidays, city breaks and staycations, trying to condense your beauty routine into one tiny 100ml liquids bag is a headache at the best of times. And despite suggestions the worldwide rule around liquid limits in carry-on luggage is set to be relaxed, for now, it’s still a common travel bugbear.
I don’t need to tell you that one of the hardest products to pack when you’re short on space is perfume – a.k.a. heavy, glass perfume bottles that weigh more than most of my clothes. I should know: I had a tragic experience sometime circa 2017 when I was forced to leave my beloved bottle of Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau de Parfum at Gatwick security. It was a heartbreaking and very expensive loss. But it doesn’t have to be this way.
Thanks to handy perfume atomisers, you never have to face giving up your favourite bottle of YSL Libre, Prada Paradoxe or Glossier You. They’re miniature, refillable spray perfume bottles, also known as perfume pods, which can be filled with scents you already own. Ranging from luxe to affordable, they can hold up to 10ml of fragrance, so you pop them in your clutch bag on nights out, in an overnight weekend bag for a spontaneous trip and of course, in that tiny plastic pouch in your carry-on. And Bob’s your Uncle.
If you’ve been loyal to your fragrance for years, some atomisers are made by our favourite perfume brands, which come ready filled with olfactory blends by the likes of Tom Ford, Creed, Penhaligon’s and more. While I love using them all year round, they also make the perfect birthday gift or Christmas stocking fillers, so add them to your shopping lists ASAP if you’re on the hunt for a unique present.
How we chose the best perfume atomisers
To curate our edit of the best perfume atomisers, we considered a mix of style, functionality, and value for money. With each product we’ve considered ease of filling, leak-proof design, and how well it preserves the fragrance over time.
We included a variety of styles to suit everything from weekend getaways to nights out, as well as options spanning luxe designer pieces to budget-friendly finds. Bonus points went to designs that felt chic enough to display on your dressing table and practical enough to toss in a handbag without a second thought.
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