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 Homesick + KFC, the KFC Bucket of Chicken candle ("A blend of herbs and spices excite the senses in a familiar way. Perfectly fried chicken fuses with garlic for an addictive scent explosion"), on markdown for Black Friday at $24.46 for 390g and also available in Buttery Biscuit. Unfortunately currently out of stock but expected to be back in early December, the Bucket of Chicken car freshener, which will probably be back to $12 when it is restocked. At Homesick, where that Dunkin car freshener is now $6.29. Other collaborations in stock: Seinfeld, Harry Potter, Friends, Barbie and etc.
Still more holiday tea, this time from Kusmi. Shown is the Tsarevna and Glögg Gift Set: "Tsarevna, organic Christmas black tea with a captivating scent of orange, vanilla and spices, from ginger to cardamom and cinnamon, all punctuated by a gentle hint of liquorice. And the Glögg, the deliciously spicy festive organic herbal tea whose beautiful amber liquor holds tangy notes of hibiscus, grapes and blackcurrant." $15.99 for two 45g miniatures as shown, or $55.98 for the two full sized 120g tins, or, pay $39.99 for the complete advent calendar which includes the two miniatures plus 20 other tea bags, an infuser and a jelly.
More advent tea: Harney's 12 Days of Tea Winter Countdown ("Whether you're decking the halls or walking in a Winter Wonderland, we hope each cup of tea makes the season more merry and bright. Count down the days with two ready-to-steep premium tea bags behind each door, whether it's a new to you blend or a classic favorite") is sold out on their website already, but you can still find one on Amazon, $29.95.
An advent calendar for tea drinkers: "A stunning gift for any tea lover, the spectacular Mariage Frères Christmas Calendar is a celebration of 170 years of passion for tea. Presented in a gorgeous gold, silver, and royal blue gift box, this exquisite collection houses 25 tea cubbies that open day by day to reveal a new, luscious tea surprise each time." $75 at Luckyscent.