From Jo Malone, a holiday candle in Bitter Orange & Chocolate (you may remember the perfume of the same name): "A sumptuous setting of Christmas preparation. The kitchen air warmed and enriched with the indulgent aroma of dark chocolate and orange peel. Deliciously comforting. Crafted in the UK in a ceramic design." 300g for $140 at Jo Malone.
Diptyque holiday candles 2024
Diptyque’s holiday collection for 2024 once again features three candles. This year's decoration features felt labels by British artist Lucy Sparrow. Friandise ("The gourmand scent of the Friandise candle within is a mouth-watering delight sharpened by spicy notes, filling your home with gingerbread, cinnamon and candied orange peel"), Étoile ("...floral and velvety, lighting up your home just as stars illuminate the deepest blue of the night sky") and Sapin ("...fresh pine needles and resin, prolonging the scent of Christmas with every burn") are available now at Harrods in the UK, £120 for 3 x 70g or £68 for 190g.
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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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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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From OHOM, the Jun Self-Heating Diffuser: "Add a fresh, inviting scent to any room with this handcrafted ceramic diffuser set that only needs a little water and a few drops of oil to create an aromatic sanctuary. The diffuser holds 5 oz. and comes with a special charger that uses induction energy to heat up the metallic layering on the bottom of the diffuser. And as an added bonus, the warming base doubles as a wireless phone or earbud charger." Shown in Moonmist Blue, $98 at Nordstrom, where you'll also find it in 6 other colors.