Carolina Herrera's Lunar Lover, introduced last year, is back for 2025 — the Year of the Snake. Same scent, same bottle, new charm. "This vibrant scent contains mesmerizing notes of red hibiscus at its heart. Top notes of red tea awaken the fire within, while cedarwood grounds the scent with its warm and woody facets." At Macy's, $185 for 100 ml Eau de Parfum. (And they still have the 2024 Dragon in stock should you need one.)
From Lolita Lempicka, Le Parfum in the annual holiday limited edition: "Le Parfum is one of those famous fragrances whose perfume is instantly recognizable. A gourmet and ultra-sensual accord of licorice and violet sublimated by a surprising note of anise, voluptuously highlighted by a cloud of musk. Surrounded by its garland of ivy leaves, enamelled in white and gold, the famous apple is adorned by a heart pierced with an arrow on a golden liquorice wood. To celebrate Christmas, Lolita Lempicka offers every year a new decor to its iconic bottle. These limited editions invite us to discover new chapters in the fairytale." At Lolita Lempicka, €117 for 100 ml.
Two more Estee Lauder solid perfume compacts, these done just for Harrods. At left, Harrods 175 Anniversary Edition: "The collectable design is shaped like our Knightsbridge store, with the numbers at the front nodding to our 175th-anniversary commemorations. What’s more, it opens to reveal the beauty brand’s Beautiful fragrance, where fresh florals and zesty citrus meet warm woods for a bright scent", £350. At right, the annual Harrods Bear for 2024, "A gift from Estée Lauder and Harrods to you, the Harrods Bear solid perfume compact is part of the beauty brand’s festive range. The design is collectable in more ways than one, as it also celebrates 175 years of our store’s history. Featuring the Beautiful fragrance inside – where fresh florals and zesty citrus meet warm woods – it promises to be an accessory you’ll cherish for years to come", £310.
From Jean Paul Gaultier, Classique in a fabric mesh "outfit" depicting Botticelli’s Venus wearing a pink corset, in 100 ml Eau de Toilette for $143; Le Male with Perugino’s Saint Sebastian wearing a kilt and a Breton shirt, in 125 ml Eau de Toilette for $132.
A lemming for fans of Estee Lauder’s solid perfume compacts: five new designs. “Whimsy meets exuberance. Fantastical, unexpected combinations. Decadent treats. Sweet aromas. Over the top luxury. All waiting for you to indulge. A collection that delights in extravagance. Intricately designed by luxury jewelry designer and storyteller Monica Rich Kosann.” Hat Treat (above far left, Beautiful Magnolia, “Have fun being completely over the top with a hat topped with cake and a moving hummingbird”); Elegant Swim (above second from left, Beautiful Magnolia, “This graceful swan in a glass of champagne reminds us to not take ourselves to seriously, but always enjoy life’s simple pleasures. You’ll especially love the charming details, such as the swan’s pearl necklace”)…