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best natural solid cologne
Walton Wood Farm The Gentleman Solid Cologne

Walton Wood Farm makes alcohol-free, handcrafted solid colognes with a 100 percent natural base and scents that tend toward the understated. This one features hints of luscious citrus and rich mahogany.
best simple solid cologne
BaseLight Solid Cologne – Full Moon

Cedarwood and amber come together to make an irresistible scent, furthered by hints of sea salt and nutmeg. You can’t go wrong with this classic fragrance.
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best outdoors-y solid cologne
Aromi Outdoor Guy Solid Cologne

Vegan and cruelty-free, this is the solid cologne for guys who don’t want to smell too frilly and flowery. With notes of cedar, nutmeg, and dark chocolate (anyone else feeling a little hungry?), this fragrance has a rugged but delicious scent.
best luxurious solid cologne
Diptyque 34 Boulevard Saint Germain Refillable Solid Perfume

If you’re a fan of Diptyque’s signature scented candles, the brand’s solid perfume (yes, perfume!) delivers on all the good smells you’ve become accustomed to, now exclusively for your own personal use. Inspired by the technique used to capture the scent of flowers, this one has notes of amber, rose, and cinnamon.
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best lightweight solid cologne
Jo Malone London English Pear & Freesia Scent to Go

Jo Malone’s solid-cologne option has a light texture that’s smooth to the touch but offers a rich scent infused with hints of patchouli and pear.
Best Upscale Solid Cologne
Fulton & Roark Ltd Reserve No. 16: HWY 190

Hardly anyone does solid cologne with the depth and nuance of Fulton & Roark, and this new scent is no different. Inspired by a drive through Death Valley, this woody amber fragrance contains nose-tingling notes of pink pepper and fresh orange but is grounded with smoky cedarwood, rich myrrh, and smooth vanilla bean.
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Best Earthy Solid Cologne
Juniper Ridge White Sage Solid Perfume

Juniper Ridge is known for its natural ingredients, and this solid cologne is no different. The beeswax-and-jojoba-oil base holds a potent white-sage-heavy scent inspired by the Mojave desert. It won’t overpower anything but instead will lend a little earthy freshness to your vibe.
Best Bold Solid Cologne
Cologne Butter Oud

Somewhere between a solid cologne and a thick, moisturizing body butter, this unique product delivers lots of bold scent (like, a lot) along with the skin-nourishing powers of shea butter and coconut oil. You’ll be tempted to slather it all over your body, but hold tight—a little goes a long way, and the scent lasts for hours.
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