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The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 14 November 2025 6 Comments

The limited edition Gingerbread House candle from Glasshouse: "Let the scent of Gingerbread fill the air as oven-ready caramel, ginger and nutmeg blend with bourbon vanilla. Layer upon layer of sweet seasonal goodness will leave you longing for more of this nostalgic, festive fragrance. Make this festive season the most decadent yet, with this buttery Bourbon spiked sweet 'n' spicy gingery delicacy. Top Notes: Orange, Almond, Caramel. Middle Notes: Cedarwood, Cloves, Cinnamon, Ginger, Black Pepper. Base Notes: Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Amber." On special deal at Bloomingdales, $45 for 380g (elsewhere, $60). 

The almost-daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 4 November 2025 Leave a Comment

From Acqua di Parma's holiday collection for 2025, the Torrone candle: "Fill your home with cozy warmth using this Torrone candle from ACQUA DI PARMA, inspired by the golden sweetness of Italian winter treats. The scent features toasted sugar and honeyed almonds for a comforting gourmand atmosphere. Its festive motif in brushed gold tones adds a decorative touch." 200g for $115 (or use code FRIEND at Macy's for 15% off). 

The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 29 October 2025 Leave a Comment

From Kobo, the Holiday Highball Candle. "Holiday Highball transports you to the heart of a swank and sumptuous holiday affair with creamy notes of boozy eggnog and spice. Flirtatious and witty banter abounds as the live band begins to play. Enjoy one midnight toast or go ahead post up by the punch bowl. Cheers!" $32.50 at Smallflower.

The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 22 October 2025 4 Comments

The holiday candle trio from Maison Francis Kurkdjian for 2025 includes Mon beau Sapin ("woody, subtly resinous"), Pain d’épices ("sweet and spicy warmth") and Pomme d’amour ("generously caramelized"). 3 x 75g, $105 at Saks.

The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 10 October 2025 8 Comments

Diptyque’s holiday collection for 2025 will launch next week. The brand will apparently dispense with the usual trio of limited edition fragranced candles and focus on Sapin, the pine tree fragrance, in a collection called A Night of Wax and Gold. There are 3 sizes of the Sapin candle (the gold glass version in 70g for €44 or 190g for €74; or a gold speckled ceramic, shown below the jump, in 1.5k for €350)…

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