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Holiday fragrance gifts 2017, part 4

Posted by Robin on 8 December 2017 14 Comments

Today, the fourth entry in our annual series on fragrance related holiday gifts. The subject: miscellaneous scented things that don't fit into the other categories, including a few scented tea selections. As always, please add any of your own picks in the comments!

From By Kilian in collaboration with Fleur de Mal, a silk kimono featuring lace woven with perfumed threads. The scent— Kilian's Love, Don’t Be Shy — should last through 4-5 hand washes. $595 at Fleur de Mal, where you can also find the matching scented panties, bra and lace cuffs.

 

From Byredo, the limited edition "Drawer's Drawings" set, featuring six drawings by M/M Paris on scented paper (the notes: bergamot, lily of the valley, amber and cotton). $170 at Byredo.

 

Issue 4 of the perfume magazine Nez: "The fourth issue continues the olfactory exploration, breaking down yet more confines, conventions and preconceptions around our sense of smell - this time, in relation to Art and Perfume." In English, 144 pages, $24 at Luckyscent.

 

From Guerlain, a 90 cm square silk scarf 'evoking the legendary love story that inspired Jacques Guerlain' to create Shalimar. €330 at Guerlain in France.

 

From indie natural brand Aftelier, Tarragon & Bitter Orange Organic Sel Gris: "Organic French finishing salt flakes flavored with our Tarragon and Bitter Orange Chef's Essences." 2 oz for $15 at Aftelier.

 

Kusmi's annual Christmas tea, Tsarevna, "dressed in glittering gold". $29.50 at Kusmi US.

 

From French tea house Nina's Paris, Marie Antoinette tea: "The famed Queen's tea is a delightful blend of ceylon tea with rose petals and apples from the King's Kitchen Garden at Versailles. This loose leaf tea comes packaged in a beautiful pink gift tin that serves double duty, shielding the tea from harmful light and air to keep it fresh and fit for a queen." $24.95 for 100g at Yummy Bazaar.

 

From Torchons & Bouchons, 100% cotton tea towels decorated with vintage perfume labels. 19" x 28.5",  $19.80 each at French Farm.

 

From L'Ami Provencal, lavender hard candies in a 12-sided glass jar. Also at French Farm, $11.

More 2017 gift ideas...

Holiday fragrance gifts 2017, part 3
Holiday fragrance gifts 2017, part 2
Holiday fragrance gifts 2017, part 1

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Tagged With: aftelier, by kilian, byredo, food, gifts, guerlain, holiday, kusmi, nez revue olfactive, tea, things that aren't usually scented

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  1. pyramus says:
    8 December 2017 at 6:45 pm

    I have to say that that kimono baffles me: I’ve never understood the idea of scented clothing, since fabric is the second easiest thing in the world to scent (after skin) — spray a little fragrance on the inside hem, tuck a spritzed cotton ball into a pocket, store the garment in a drawer with a bar of perfumed soap or liner paper.

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    • Robin says:
      8 December 2017 at 7:36 pm

      It’s a little baffling to me too, and would not spend that on a kimono in any case. But it’s very Kilian!

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  2. nozknoz says:
    8 December 2017 at 9:23 pm

    Great range of gifts! I enjoyed the previous issue of Nez very much, so that will be my pick.

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    • Robin says:
      8 December 2017 at 11:07 pm

      Plus, that’s really not a bad price!

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  3. hajusuuri says:
    8 December 2017 at 10:00 pm

    I was hoping that samples of the finishing salts were available but nope when I placed my order for the frankincense balm (very nice). The latest Nez issue should be in one of the gifts from me to boxes; I needed something to get me to free shipping at LuckyScent and it was perfect.

    As to the lavender hard candies, I can’t help but think they could taste like…soap?

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    • Robin says:
      8 December 2017 at 11:08 pm

      So glad to hear the frankincense balm is nice — is it soft, or more waxy?

      Lavender tea does not taste soapy to me, but I cannot speak for the candies.

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      • hajusuuri says:
        9 December 2017 at 11:07 am

        The balm has more structure than vaseline, but less dense than a perfume solid. It is not waxy at all and melts just enough with the heat of your fingertip to swipe the product on skin. It is a face and body balm but I can’t see myself ever using it on my face for fear of accidentally contaminating my eyes (and contact lens). It’s perfumath free!

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        • Robin says:
          9 December 2017 at 11:23 am

          Lovely, thanks — sounds perfect.

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  4. 50_Roses says:
    10 December 2017 at 1:31 am

    I’ve ordered the Tsarevna tea for myself. I’ve tried once or twice in previous years to order it, but it had sold out before I got around to it. We have been having chilly weather here on the Texas coast (it snowed Friday morning!), and chilly weather makes me start thinking about hot tea.

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    • Robin says:
      10 December 2017 at 10:58 am

      It’s a comforting winter tea — I don’t drink it all that often and the tin I bought a few years ago is still half full, but I like to have it in the house.

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      • 50_Roses says:
        10 December 2017 at 2:50 pm

        How long do you find that tea keeps? I always have heard one year for most “nonperishable” food items–teas, coffee beans, flour, rice, etc., but I don’t really go through tea all that fast. If I have more than one kind in the house, it is a give I won’t use it up in a year.

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        • Robin says:
          11 December 2017 at 2:40 pm

          Well gosh, I don’t know. Mine is probably 3-4 years old, and would guess it’s lost a bit of flavor, maybe? But it’s still quite flavorful. But it’s a black tea in an opaque tin, and black tea is fully fermented. I’ve got black teas that are past 5 years and taste fine; green tea is a little more finicky. Some oolongs taste better after you “rest” them for a year.

          Bear in mind they say to throw out your perfume after a year!

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  5. k212 says:
    14 December 2017 at 7:28 pm

    I am dying to try that Christmas tea! It’s so hard though, some I love the smell of but not the taste. As if I would prefer a perfume of the smell, not to consume it.

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    • Robin says:
      14 December 2017 at 9:04 pm

      It is a strong taste, and I do sometimes cut it with plain black tea.

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