{"title":"Solid State","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFragrance made to go wherever you do.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in 2015 by award-winning barber and stylist Anthony Narsi, Solid State reimagines conventional cologne as a compact solid balm. Made in Australia and housed in a slim sliding tin, each fragrance is designed to fit easily into a pocket, desk drawer or travel bag and be applied whenever the moment calls for it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wax-based formula combines distinct fragrance profiles with a practical, portable format without the bulk or overspray of a traditional bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt makes an everyday ritual simpler without losing the pleasure and personality of wearing fragrance. It is also a product we knew and used personally for years before bringing it into the collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"icon-solid-colonge","title":"Icon Solid Colonge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fresh, woody solid cologne with citrus, spice and a warm, aromatic base.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIcon opens with bergamot, pepper and geranium before moving through lavender, vanilla and vetiver. Cedar, star anise and ambroxan give the fragrance a lasting woody finish, creating a scent that feels fresh at first and warmer as it settles on the skin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe concentrated balm is held in a compact sliding tin that fits easily into a pocket, desk drawer or travel bag. Warm a small amount with your fingertip and apply it to pulse points whenever you want to refresh the scent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Australia. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTop: Bergamot, pepper and geranium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeart: Lavender, vanilla and vetiver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBase: Cedar, star anise and ambroxan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy we chose it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe chose Icon as the fresher counterpart to the deeper, warmer character of Wayfarer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts opening citrus notes make it approachable for everyday wear, while the vetiver, cedar and gentle spice prevent it from feeling overly sharp or fleeting. It offers a useful middle ground for someone who wants a clean, woody fragrance but prefers something more nuanced than a conventional fresh cologne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe compact solid format also makes it easy to carry and apply thoughtfully, without the bulk or overspray of a traditional bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Solid State\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid State was founded in 2015 by award-winning barber and stylist Anthony Narsi, following a career spent between Melbourne and London helping people look, smell and feel their best.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Melbourne and made in Australia, the brand reimagines conventional cologne as a compact solid balm designed for pockets, suitcases and everyday use. Its fragrances combine considered scent profiles with a practical format that can be carried and reapplied wherever the day leads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe chose Solid State because its products make an everyday ritual simpler without losing the pleasure and personality of wearing fragrance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Solid State","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51108090970279,"sku":null,"price":54.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0321\/7493\/2103\/files\/Screenshot2026-08-06at4.58.09PM.png?v=1785992297"},{"product_id":"absolute-solid-cologne","title":"Absolute Solid Cologne","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA bold, fruit-led solid cologne balanced by smoky woods, musk and a warm base.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbsolute opens with pineapple, lime and apple before developing into birch, oak moss and musk. Vanilla, ambergris and jasmine soften the base, creating a fragrance that is fruity and sharp at first, then gradually becomes warmer, darker and more grounded on the skin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe concentrated balm is held in a compact sliding tin that fits easily into a pocket, desk drawer or travel bag. Warm a small amount with your fingertip and apply it to pulse points whenever you want to refresh the scent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Australia. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTop: Pineapple, lime and apple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeart: Birch, oak moss and musk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBase: Vanilla, ambergris and jasmine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy we chose it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbsolute brings something bolder to the collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts bright fruit notes make an immediate impression, but the smoky birch, oak moss and musk give it greater depth as it develops. We chose it for those who prefer a more noticeable fragrance, or who want something that feels a little more distinctive for evenings and occasions while remaining practical enough for everyday use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, Absolute, Icon and Wayfarer offer three clearly different directions rather than minor variations of the same scent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Solid State\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid State was founded in 2015 by award-winning barber and stylist Anthony Narsi, following a career spent between Melbourne and London helping people look, smell and feel their best.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Melbourne and made in Australia, the brand reimagines conventional cologne as a compact solid balm designed for pockets, suitcases and everyday use. Its fragrances combine considered scent profiles with a practical format that can be carried and reapplied wherever the day leads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe chose Solid State because its products make an everyday ritual simpler without losing the pleasure and personality of wearing fragrance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Solid State","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51108091429031,"sku":null,"price":54.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0321\/7493\/2103\/files\/Screenshot2026-08-06at5.04.10PM.png?v=1785992658"},{"product_id":"wayfarer-solid-cologne","title":"Wayfarer Solid Cologne","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA warm, gently spiced solid cologne designed to travel wherever the day takes you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWayfarer opens with tobacco leaf, bergamot and spice before settling into warmer notes of tonka bean, cacao, dried fruit and wood. The result is rich and distinctive without requiring the projection of a traditional spray fragrance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe concentrated balm is held in a compact sliding tin that fits easily into a pocket, desk drawer or travel bag. Warm a small amount with your fingertip and apply it to pulse points whenever you want to refresh the scent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Australia. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTop: Tobacco leaf, spicy notes and bergamot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeart: Tonka bean, tobacco blossom and cacao\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBase: Dried fruit and woody notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy we chose it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWayfarer earned its place in our home long before we began stocking it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoel has worn this fragrance for years, so we know it as something genuinely used and loved. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s a scent that feels lived-in and reliable, with a warm blend of tobacco, vanilla and spice that is distinctive without being overpowering. The solid format only adds to its appeal, making it easy to carry, reapply and integrate into everyday life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe also chose Wayfarer because it represents the kind of product we value most: considered, practical and quietly personal. It’s an easy gift, especially for men, but not defined by gender or occasion - just a well-made fragrance that fits naturally into daily routine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Solid State\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid State was founded in 2015 by award-winning barber and stylist Anthony Narsi, following a career spent between Melbourne and London helping people look, smell and feel their best.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Melbourne and made in Australia, the brand reimagines conventional cologne as a compact solid balm designed for pockets, suitcases and everyday use. Its fragrances combine considered scent profiles with a practical format that can be carried and reapplied wherever the day leads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe chose Solid State because its products make an everyday ritual simpler without losing the pleasure and personality of wearing fragrance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCastor oil, beeswax, fragrance, shea butter, jojoba seed oil, tocopherol and phenyl trimethicone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Solid State","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51108097163431,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0321\/7493\/2103\/files\/Screenshot2026-08-06at5.10.53PM.png?v=1785993061"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.theminimal.co.nz\/collections\/solid-state.oembed","provider":"The Minimal Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}