From Frédéric Malle, the USB-rechargeable Fleur Mécanique II diffuser: "To create Fleur Mécanique II, Frédéric Malle concocted, like a mad scientist, a device that is both simple and wonderfully complex which adapts the scents to each person’s space and mood. The fan allows one to control the intensity, duration, and frequency of diffusion of one's favorite perfume. Using dimmers and timers, the perfume is diffused at the desired intensity. Effortless and instantaneous, the cartridge can be changed in the blink of an eye to adapt a home fragrance to one's mood. An immediate change of atmosphere." $730 at Saks; the cartridges (sold separately, available in Jurassic Flower, Café Society, Saints des Saints, Rosa Rugosa and 1er Mai) are $60.
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From the Oriente Italiano collection at Ginori 1735, (pretty but spendy) home fragrances for Holiday 2023: "Two new fragrances explore new olfactory universes: Cuoio Rosso, with its fruity-woody notes, emanates a vibrant energy in the room. Vicolo Dell'Oro, with refreshing floral and musky notes, to accompany moments of pleasant relaxation." Neiman Marcus has a bunch of the items for pre-order, including the candles in 250g ($210) and 700g ($420), the candle vase (right rear, $880) and its refill (far right, 1520g, $190), the diffuser in 200 ml ($180) or 500 ml ($270), and the diffuser vase (shown above center, $1350). Also shown are the two scented stone boxes (which appear to be sold separately from the actual stones with diffuser oil) those are not at Neiman Marcus as of yet.
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In case you have plenty of extra cash lying about this holiday, just screaming for a purpose, here's the D-Air diffuser from Dior: "Born from a collaboration between the excellence of La Collection Privée Christian Dior's savoir-faire and the technological expertise of the French brand Compoz Paris, the D-Air fragrance diffuser is a singular object, a genuine manifesto of beauty with a pure and contrasting design. Intuitive to use, it features a simple refill system, a one-touch start, and an ajustable diffusion time. This exceptional piece works with capsules that diffuse the olfactory notes of Thé Osmanthus, Ambre Nuit, Oud Supreme, Jardin d'Orangers and Figue Méditerranée." $2900. I think it includes the 5 fragrance capsules but I'm not sure and hey, what's the difference. Refill capsules are $95 each or $475 for the set of 5.
Waking up in a room that smells like a citrus grove is divine
Waking up in a room that smells like a citrus grove is divine. When I open my eyes and turn off my alarm in a cloud of confusion, the scent helps ground me into reality. Of course, if I didn't get enough sleep the night before, the smell of oranges doesn't change the fact that I'll wake up tired. However, it helps to pull me out of that groggy state and into a pleasant wake-up routine.
— Read more in This Citrus-Scented ‘Alarm’ Has *Finally* Gotten Me To Stop Pressing Snooze Every Morning, and Helps Me Wake Up Feeling Refreshed at Well + Good.
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A diffuser from Seasons, just add water and 10-15 drops of essential oil: "Soni SM is a portable ultrasonic diffuser that uses water to diffuse aromas for hours while elevating one's space. The outer shell is made of a high-quality, heavyweight stone-like resin that feels more like a design object than a diffuser. With its eye-catching design, customizable accessories, and convenient portability, one can enjoy their favorite essential oils wherever they want." Comes with charging cable and power adapter, currently in 3 colors for $118 (ouch) at Saks.