This year's limited edition holiday collector bottles from Jean Paul Gaultier, dressed in bejeweled gold mesh. In Le Mâle Eau de Toilette, 125 ml, and Divine Eau de Parfum, 100 ml, both at Incenza in France.
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From Jo Malone, a collector bottle of Nutmeg & Ginger for the 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. "Awaken the senses with Jo Malone London Nutmeg & Ginger cologne, pairing lively ginger with warm nutmeg for a citrusy, spiced character with inviting depth. Sandalwood lends a smooth, comforting finish, creating a versatile aroma that can be worn alone or layered with another cologne or favorite bath and body products", 100 ml for $180 at Macy's.
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Speaking of exceptions to the rule, Reminiscence Elixir Patchouli, which I reviewed back in 2009, would make the very short list of patchouli fragrances I actually liked. I am pretty sure it's been out of production, but I admit I do not keep track, and I have no idea what newer versions might smell like. Here is a nicely packaged limited edition that appeared on my radar recently. £68 for 100 ml Eau de Parfum at My Origines.
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From Caron, a limited edition collector bottle of Pour Un Homme for the Gitana 18 trimaran: "Caron unveils a limited edition of the iconic Pour Un Homme de Caron, the bottle design brings to life the original work conceived by the artists Florian Quistrebert and Michaël Quistrebert for the new artistic signature of Gitana 18: a matrix of dots forming vibratory lines. The label of the bottle is produced from recycled carbon, selected from production scraps of the trimaran." €129 at Sephora in France.
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L'Artisan Parfumeur celebrates their 50th this year, and they're reissuing the 1998 Pierre Dinand blackberry-shaped bottle of Mûre et Musc. I think it was last seen in 2005 but I could be wrong. This year's model will hold 100 ml of Mûre et Musc Extrême. 100 bottles were mouth-blown at the Bercauverre workshop, with brass stem and leaves by Atelier Pichard-Balme and a presentation case from Atelier Martial. Reportedly €1500, available next week at the brand's Paris Saint-Honoré boutique, and possibly elsewhere.