If you’re a perfume lover, chances are you have accumulated a decent collection of pretty bottles. Rather than hiding them in your medicine cabinet or drawers, why not celebrate these objects of beauty by displaying them in stunning trays on top of your dresser?
She is the QUEEN of perfume, and all things romantic and pretty.
There’s something so romantic about displaying a collection of beauty products out in the open. Each unique bottle tells a different story. And when grouped together, the collection of bottles can make a visual impact that is greater than the sum of its parts.
Perfume trays remind me of classic movies, where we get to know the heroine through the various decor elements of her bedroom. Think Holly Golightly, or Cher from Clueless. They are a great way to display your unique personality and taste. And they’re extremely convenient too if you’re in a rush and need to spritz something on quickly before you’re out the door!
If you need inspiration for what type of perfume tray to purchase, this article is for you! Come dive into this collection of 18 stunning perfume trays to choose from for the top of your dresser.
1. Marble Tray
A marble tray is a classic, elegant option that complements any interior design style. Your perfume bottles will look stunning against the natural grains and colored patterns of the marble.
A marble slab also adds a certain weightiness and sense of “permanence” to your home decor. They can be a great option if you’re trying to make your space feel more grown up and elevated.
Surprisingly, there are plenty of affordable options available less than $100, like these 2 below:
2. Gold, Vintage-Inspired Mirrored Tray
The mirrored perfume tray with vintage gold detailing is such a romantic way to display perfume. It reminds of something straight out of a classic Audrey Hepburn movie set.
These trays don’t just look gorgeous on top of dressers – you can also place them on bedside tables, or entryways, as a catch all tray for all your trinkets.
A great place to look for these types of vintage trays is curated secondhand resale websites like Chairish. For a more affordable option, Amazon has plenty of great options.
3. 3-Tier Cupcake Stand
One of my favorite home decor hacks is using kitchenware for storage of trinkets and beauty products. A 3-tier stand is not just perfect for cupcakes, it can also store and display your perfumes perfectly.
This is a great way to save space since you take advantage of vertical space to store more perfumes. It is also a great way to add an almost sculptural, 3D element to your perfume display.
There are lots of affordable 3-tier cupcake tray options on Amazon, made from various materials like plastic, glass or porcelain (most of them come in sets of two for less than $20!).
4. Gold Metal Bar Tray
A simple, gold bar tray is a classic, elegant option to display your perfumes. Gold accents are great for warming up a room and adding a touch of luxury. They also tend to go with every interior design style, so this is a rather timeless, versatile option.
5. Rattan, Sea Shell Serving Tray
These rattan, shell serving trays from Amazon are a cute, boho option to display your perfumes on. They are reminiscent of island, holiday decor you’d find in a tropical resort.
Your perfume bottles will look pretty against the iridescent, patterned shell bottom of these trays. These trays are perfect if you’re trying to go for a relaxed, bohemian, hippie interior decor style. They can also go well with a shabby chic or eclectic maximalist look!
6. Coffee Table Book
Using a coffee table book as a perfume tray is such a creative, unexpected way to display perfume. You can choose a colorful, pretty book that reflects your personal taste. It’s not just a great way to re-purpose underutilized books, it can also add an eclectic, whimsical vibe to your decor.
At the very high end, you can invest in a world famous, classic Assouline coffee table book. Or, if you’re like me and prefer treasure hunting for bargains, check out TJ Maxx for great deals on stunning coffee table books. You can also occasionally find Assouline books on sale at various retailers, like these colorful travel destination coffee books currently on sale for just 73$ at Pottery Barn!
7. Carved Wood Tray
Wood trays are a classic option that look great if you’re going for an organic modern interior design look and want to add natural accents to your home. You can go for a simple rectangular, carved wood tray, or choose a funky, curvy, scalloped option like the one above from Etsy.
I love wood accents because wood is such a versatile, natural material that looks great in homes. Also, high quality wood tends to age well and grow more beautiful with time, in classic “wabi-sabi” fashion.
8. Acrylic Tray
Acrylic trays are a classic, minimalist organization hack. They look great on desks, bathrooms, and dressers alike. Acrylic trays are usually also very affordable options. There are lots of these on Amazon for less than $20!
You can go for a simple, clear acrylic tray that goes with any interior design style or color scheme. Or, opt for a funky, retro, color like orange or lime green to add a pop of personality to your room.
9. Bamboo Serving Tray
Bamboo is a great eco-friendly, sustainable material, and I jump at any opportunity to add this material to my home. Bamboo grows back really quickly and thus using it for products has a lower environmental impact than using something like wood. It also doesn’t introduce any toxins into your home, unlike synthetic, man-made materials.
Aesthetically, I find bamboo to have a very elegant, clean, and zen look. It complements minimalist, wabi-sabi, Japandi interior design looks perfectly. If you’re going for a cozy, cottagecore or farmhouse style interior, bamboo can also be a great, warm-toned, option. Not to mention, if you get tired of using this as a perfume tray, you can easily repurpose it to become a coffee or serving tray!
10. Ceramic Tray
The beauty of ceramic trays is that they come in all shapes, colors and patterns. There are lots of different handmade ceramic trays available on Etsy. You can choose a simple, clean white one if you’re going for a neutral look. Or, opt for a funky, checkered ceramic tray shaped like an amoeba to add a cool, eclectic touch to your decor.
11. Iridescent Resin Tray
A handmade resin tray is such a great affordable alternative to the pricier marble or stone option. It also weighs less and thus can be easier to transport.
Resin is an amazing material because depending on how the object is made, it can mimic the texture and look of marble or stone quite closely. Check out these two trays below that mimic the look of marble and stone respectively, at a mere fraction of the cost.
12. Shell
A shell can be such a romantic, whimsical way to store trinkets and makeup. They’re on the smaller side, so they’re perfect for storing smaller perfume vials like your collection of sample bottles.
The iridescent, natural shininess of a shell looks SO pretty adorning any dresser top. It’s giving little mermaid, magical sea witch chic.
13. Mother of Pearl Tray
If you want to invest in a more luxe, high quality perfume tray, I don’t think there’s anything that beats a patterned, mother of pearl tray. These trays come in various different iridescent colors and patterns, and they’re genuinely some of the prettiest trays I’ve ever seen.
They look dainty and precious, and are perfect for storing jewelry or pretty perfume bottles. They can also make great luxury housewarming gifts.
14. Reclaimed Wood Tray
Reclaimed wood can add a rustic, natural touch to your decor. Its unique grain patterns and imperfections give it so much character. The softness and warmth of the organic wood can provide great visual contrast to your sleek, glass perfume bottles.
Reclaimed wood is also an excellent sustainable, eco-friendly choice. This type of tray would look great paired with an organic modern interior design style.
15. Stone Slab
A stone slab provides beautiful textural contrast against pretty assorted glass perfume bottles. It also adds a natural, organic element to your decor that is reminiscent of zen spa interiors. This type of tray complements organic modern, wabi-sabi style interiors perfectly. It also looks great against wood dressers.
Want to know the best hack to find perfume trays like these? Search for stone or slate plates or charcuterie boards on the internet (for example, check out this neat stone charcuterie board for $30 on Amazon). Even though they were designed to be cheese boards or sushi plates, you can easily re-purpose them into a stunning tray for your perfumes and beauty products.
16. Travertine tray
A travertine (a type of naturally occurring, porous limestone) tray can be a great way to give your decor an organic, spa-like feel. These look great on bathroom counters, but you can also put them on your dresser to create great textural contrast.
17. Cement Tray
A cement tray can look so chic in an industrial, utilitarian sort of way. They can also add a masculine touch to your decor if you’re decorating as a guy!
Cement looks great with industrial interior design styles. Think an open concept loft, with exposed metal and wood beams, and concrete flooring.
18. Tiered Wood Spice Rack
This is yet another ingenious kitchenware to beauty product storage hack. A tiered spice rack is the PERFECT way to display your perfumes in a way that allows you to see every bottle up front. This way, you can easily access any bottle out of the bunch. It’s great if you love all your scents equally 😊.
There are lots of super affordable options available, including this 2-pack deal from Amazon for $33!
I hope this article gave you enough inspiration to choose your own perfume tray for the top of your dresser. If you do end up picking out a perfume tray, please share a picture in the comments! I’m sure other readers will benefit from more visual inspo, and sharing is caring 🫶.
