A "Festive Holiday" candle trio from Parfums de Marly: "Winter Woods evokes the burning intensity of dark woods in the roasted facet of oil of cade, a textured leather accord, and enchanting guaiac wood. True to its name, Spiced Delight expresses notes of honey and cinnamon on a heart of amber combined with vanilla and tonka bean. Royal Pine, is like a promenade through the aromatic freshness of pine and cedar; two majestic, raw and intense woods that set on a warm base of cashmere and patchouli." Three x 75g, $150 at Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Dillards, Saks, Harrods, Selfridges.
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From Atkinson's, the Rum & Chestnut Duet candle: "Rum & Chestnut Duet is a glorious concoction of ingredients designed to conjure up images of flaming rum-soaked puddings, burning log fires, and of course, the comforting aroma of roasted chestnuts. Joining the sensory party are notes of frankincense and cedarwood for a spicy, smoky, ever-so-slightly sweet, and dare we say exotic fragrance that most definitely packs a (rum) punch. Inspired by two of winter’s most suggestive aromas, Rum & Chestnut Duet is an unconventional fragrance that is earthy and smoky with just a hint of sweetness. Light this sweet but spicy Limited edition candle and banish the winter blues!" $80 for 200g at Dillards.
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I'll take one! A scented desk set from a Perfumer H + Choosing Keeping collaboration: "Perfumer H and Choosing Keeping are proud to announce their collection of scented objects for the desk. Whether locked away late in the study, or simply carving out a moment’s peace at the kitchen table, immerse yourself in creativity this winter with a collaboration designed to transform your writing desk. Notes of turpentine oil and papyrus wood are fused with herbs and spices and set upon a backdrop of dark cedar and cade woods brushed with rose oil." £190 at Perfumer H, where you'll also find each item (candle, 30 incense sticks, scented notebook, 6 scented pencils and 70 ml of scented ink) sold separately. Hat tip to nozknoz!
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From Joya in collaboration with Chef Dominique Ansel, a cronut candle: "A way to celebrate the iconic Cronut in funny, hyper-realistic form. The scent is inspired by the very first Cronut® flavor, Rosewater Vanilla Bean! Scent Notes: Fresh dough, natural rosewater, vanilla bean." $32 at Joya Studio, where you'll also find scented birthday candles from this collection, in salted butterscotch, honeysuckle sugar or strawberry milk, $16 per pack of 12.
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From Byredo's holiday collection, the Choco Mascarpone candle: "Evoking the joyful indulgence of seasonal confectionery, enticing notes of roasted coffee lead on to enveloping floral aromas of Jasmine India Absolute, before the piquant kick of bitter chocolate whets the appetite. Woody notes of patchouli provide warmth at the base, ending with a creamy caramel of brown sugar." £64 for 240g at Harvey Nichols.