Frédéric Malle Portrait of a Lady, introduced in 2010 to celebrate the brand's 10th anniversary, will have its own 15th birthday next year, and here's a red bottle to celebrate. 100 ml for £290 at Liberty London.
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A lemming for anyone still looking for their perfect holiday gourmand, E Sempre Natale by Hilde Soliani: "...captures the essence of Christmastime cookies- warm, buttery biscuits rich in holiday spices- cinnamon, star anise, nutmeg- and sweet with the crystalline crackle of pure sugar. Indulge in a pure dose of childhood nostalgia with this Yuletime-perfect EDP- guaranteed to transport you to a crackling fireplace and the cozy comforts of Christmas no matter what time of year you spray it". $175 for 100 ml Eau de Parfum at Luckyscent.
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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.)
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A 30 ml Wellbeing Fragrant Water and a 30 ml hand cream, (perfumath free!) from Roger & Gallet, shown in Feuille de Thé: "It all started with this feeling of comfort, this warmth that invades you, unfolds and relieves all tensions. Feuille de Thé is a smoky citrus infusion, enveloping and airy like the scent of Ceylon black tea, signed by Master Perfumer Alberto Morillas. Enriched with natural black tea extract with soothing properties, its trail opens with the aromatic freshness of Calabrian Lemon. Woody, smoky and refined, sandalwood warms the composition with an enveloping caress." Also available in Fleur d'Osmanthus, Cédrat, Néroli and Fleur de Figuier, $35 each at Smallflower.
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From Lolita Lempicka, Le Parfum in the annual holiday limited edition: "Le Parfum is one of those famous fragrances whose perfume is instantly recognizable. A gourmet and ultra-sensual accord of licorice and violet sublimated by a surprising note of anise, voluptuously highlighted by a cloud of musk. Surrounded by its garland of ivy leaves, enamelled in white and gold, the famous apple is adorned by a heart pierced with an arrow on a golden liquorice wood. To celebrate Christmas, Lolita Lempicka offers every year a new decor to its iconic bottle. These limited editions invite us to discover new chapters in the fairytale." At Lolita Lempicka, €117 for 100 ml.