4 reasons to use rollerball fragrances
It’s no secret that at bh HQ we looove a good fragrance, but when there are so many on offer, keeping up with the latest release can become a rather expensive habit to keep.
The good news? It’s likely your favourite fragrance comes in more than just spritz-form.
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Rollerball fragrances are the little sister version, which can be easily popped into your handbag and won’t cost you half your week’s wage. But being a no-brainer alternative to your big name fragrances is not all they’re good for. Here are four reasons to go pro-rollerball:
They’re portable...
Going somewhere? Rollerballs are ideal for travel because they’re easily transportable. Non-spill and small enough to fit in your handbag, throw three in and you’ll have just as many scent options as outfits for your getaway. Not to mention zero risk of having it spill through your bag. Michael Edwards, founder of Fragrances of the World, says if you’re taking a fragrance with you on a trip, “never decant it into a smaller plastic flask, because the plastic may react with the fragrance” and to “pack a smaller sample of the fragrance instead”. Case in point.
bh loves: Kiehl’s Musk Essence Oil Portable, DKNY Be Delicious Rollerball, Clinique Happy Rollerball, Bobbi Brown Beach Rollerball, Giorgio Armani Si Rollerball, Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Rollerball, Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Rollerball
They’re easy on the wallet (and eyes)…
Most rollerballs range from $10 to $20, which isn’t too bad for a designer fragrance. Not sure you want to take the $100 plunge for a bottle of Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium? Take the rollerball version for a test run before committing to the real deal. Plus, they’re just as pretty as their bigger counterparts, which makes it a totally justifiable purchase.
They target pulse points...
Try as you might, when you spritz, you’re bound to use excess. But with rollerballs, you can focus on applying the scent directly onto pulse points, like these five unconventional spots, where the heat from your body will activate the scent more intensely, and ensure your scent lasts.
bh loves: philosophy Amazing Grace Rollerball, Marc Jacobs DOT Rollerball, Chloé EDP Rollerball, Estée Lauder Modern Muse Rollerball, Carven Le Parfum Rollerball
They’re economical...
According to Michael, “Once a fragrance has been opened it should be used,” because after around six months, it’ll start to deteriorate. When you think about it, most women have at least three perfumes in their fragrance collection, so the chances of getting through all three before they start to turn is pretty unlikely. Switch to rollerballs however, and you’ll have no trouble getting through 10mL.
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202 Member Comments
I really like the rollerball perfume oils. So handy for on the go and smell beautiful.
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They are handy in your bag and when you go out.
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These are perfect to bring around.
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Do not like them at all. Sprays are everything. They disperse the scent better, and I can infuse my lingerie, use as hair perfume, clothing...etc.
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I totally love rollerball fragrances but there is one bad thing against them and that is that they go 'off' or expire a lot quicker! I had one that went off in a handbag very quickly after purchase...as all perfume, keep them in a dark place and cool!
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I love rollerball fragrances. They are perfect for your handbag. I’ve got a Chloe and a This Works Stress Less (Mecca) in my handbag at the moment.
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Good points. I especially like the idea of trying a smaller sample such as a rollerball before commiting to a more expensive bottle.
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Don't like them. The smell doesn't seem to last.
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i love rollerball fragrances
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definatley contemplating black opium in a roller, so convenient for everyday
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I love rollerball fragrances, I always have one n my bag.
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Love the MOR rollerballs but they don't long lasting base notes like normal perfume
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Love the rollerball perfumes my fav is DKNY.
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i'm so glad roller balls are on the way back up, as I loved them as a child.
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i recently bought a colette for $5 yayayyaya
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I can never find any of these, which is annoying because they really are the perfect size
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I don't think any of the ones I use come in roller balls :( I always get the 30ml or 50ml bottles though as they are quite small and I can take it with me in my bag :)
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Avon has rollerball one's, All different type's & they are $10 each sometimes you can get them on sale for $3.99 each, Bargain I say. I've the Vanilla Soft Musk one which I like.
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I love rollerball perfumes but unfortunately have too much fragrances in the bottle. I do worry that over time rollerballs could leak in my handbag however. A great new option!
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Where is it possible to buy roller ball perfumes apart from somewhere like Sephora?
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I need to get some rollerballs but no where in town stocks them and I don't like to buy them before I've smelt them on me.
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A roller ball would be ideal for me because I don't use much perfume so the perfume seems to go off before I can use it all.
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I have not been able to find the YSL one
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My favourite fragrance is YSL Black Opium, but I did not know they had a rollerball. How much is it???
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grate tips an tricks I love some roll on but some can be drying
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