Holiday 2024 limited editions from Chanel: first, No. 5 “…cloaked in a soft dusting of snow: a delicate veil of silk, applied by hand, drapes over the bottle’s shoulders and cabochon, giving it a unique character. The product of a highly skilled craft, the sheer fabric lends the fragrance a sculptural effect. An exceptional gift that inspires a sense of wonder. The limited-edition N°5 Eau de Parfum is presented in a sleeve embellished with an image of the iconic bottle, created by a Maître d’Art using the time-honoured technique of embossing.” £175 at Harrods. Next, purse sprays…
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A lemming for International Coffee Day: the DUNKIN' Perfect Combo Car Freshener. "Notes of strawberry and coffee grounds bring visions of rainbow-sprinkled donuts and iced coffee with cream. A classic combo that keeps America running." $8.99 at Homesick, where you'll also find the DUNKIN' Original Blend Candle ("America's favorite all-day, everyday coffee since 1950. The combination of Original Blend and cream deliver a sweet scent to be enjoyed by all") for $34.99.
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A citrus hand cream trio from L'Occitane: "Combawa hand cream with soft notes of floral citrus combined with musk and hazelnut creating a rich, creamy warmth. Citron Luminciana hand cream harnesses the comforting scent of Vivacious Luminciana Lemon with vibrant tea extracts, and softening almond oil. Kumquat hand cream blends bright, juicy citrus zest with notes of mandarin pulp atop a woody abase with hints of energizing, green freshness." 3 x 30 ml for $34 at L'Occitane USA.
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The Holiday 2024 limited edition of Libre, done up in gold fishnet lace. In 50 or 90 ml Eau de Parfum at Yves Saint Laurent UK.
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Bar soaps from Baobab: at left, Manhattan (purple; "The notes of cypress, lavender and papyrus are masculine pairings that offer a very pleasant afterglow on the skin") and Paris (pink; "Notes of wisteria, mimosa and linden accentuate this formula’s freshness while leaving a very pleasant trace on the skin) and at right, Saint Tropez ("...its aromatic scent of thyme, basil and mint leaves an extremely fresh sensation"). $30 each for 150g or $60 for a gift box of two soaps, at Baobab.