Holiday candles from Glasshouse: Festival of Lights (blue; "Sweet milky Tonka Bean, Apple and spices evoke the bright and joyful blessing of light this season"), Night Before Christmas (red; "Blackcurrant, Plum, Lemon and Lavender hung in the eventide air. Inspired by plum puddings, sweet treats and festive fruits, conjuring dream-like visions and the magic of Christmas"), Winter Wonderland (green; "The nostalgic, sensory immediacy of the tree, glistening prettily with snowflakes and sparkling with the scent of freshly cut fir and spruce, it’s Christmas at its most star-bright") and White Christmas (white; "Vivid and illuminating, Cedar Leaf, Fruity Clove and Eucalyptus evoke wintery escapes, while Fir Balsam places you amongst snow-capped trees"). Each 380g for $55 at Neiman Marcus (where you'll also find other sizes, home and bath items, and a Glasshouse advent calendar).
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From Lush, The Juice is Loose shower gel: "Turn on the shower and see what shakes loose with this limited-edition Beetlejuice Beetlejuice x Lush shower gel. Made with a refreshing juniper berry and sweet wild orange scent to make your millennium, plus softening carrageenan extract to help your skin feel downright revived." Despite that description, the reviews make it clear it smells like grape soda, so make your decision accordingly. Limited edition, in 3 sizes $12.50-40.
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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.