Our second-to-last holiday gift post for 2014 includes stocking stuffers and cheap thrills. Our final post, hopefully tomorrow, will be the luxury edition.
From Dana, the classic Tabu Eau de Cologne, in a number of sizes, all affordable: 15 ml for $5.99, 35 ml for $11.50, 90 ml Violin bottle for $19.99, or 75 ml "Nostalgia" bottle for $18.50. At Dana Beauty.
From Prada, Infusion d'Iris Absolue, 50 ml for $48 (or less, with one of many available coupons) at FragranceNet.
From Thymes, a sink set in Frasier Fir: "This convenient set brings together Thymes Frasier Fir Hand Wash and Hand Lotion in one convenient caddy. Perfect sink-side care for busy hands! And a wonderful gift for hosts and hostesses, new homeowners, teachers or anyone who will enjoy crisp, just-cut forest fragrance." $36 at Thymes.
From Badger, a Stress Soother Balm Kit, with 1 oz tin and a .15oz pulse point stick: "Moisturizing certified organic extra virgin olive oil plus pure essential oils to uplift and encourage you. Rosemary instills clear thinking and confidence; tangerine and spearmint are uplifting and cheering; cedar wood helps build inner strength; roman chamomile and lavender are soothing and relaxing, and rose is all about love and forgiveness." Kits also available in "Focus" and "Headache Soother"; $9.99 at Badger.
From L'Aromarine, Vanille Eau de Toilette in the 1936 Special Edition: "Bottled in a square, Art Deco bottle, this Vanille Eau de Toilette celebrates the millenium with retro photograph labeling." $23 at b-glowing.
From Voluspa, a pulse point rollon in Tiares: "Tiares captures the warmth and unadulterated beauty of the islands themselves. A creamy combination of Crushed Gardenia Petals and Freesia with a hint of Tropical Coconut. A luxe tropical gem." 6 ml for $15 at Beauty.com.
From Speziali Fiorentini, bar soap in Te Nero / Black Tea. $5.50 at Beauty Encounter.
From TonyMoly, the Hello Bunny Perfume Bar, with perfume sticks in 01 Bebe Powder, 02 Momo Fruity, 03 Dodo Rose, 04 Coco Floral and 05 Pompom Green Tea. $12 each (it's not a set!) at Urban Outfitters.
From Nomaterra, a "Getaway On-The-Go Eau Fraiche Fragrance Wipes Variety Pack", with 12 wipes in the brand's 3 best-selling scents: Miami Orange Blossom, Malibu Honeysuckle, and Oahu Gardenia. "These fragrance wipes were custom designed by our ingenious science team to contain just the right amount of fragrance that will last on the skin. Swipe on your pulse points and be whisked away..." $20 at Nomaterra.
That’s an awesome price for Infusion L’Absolue and about half of what I paid for mine. Now I’m seriously considering getting a backup bottle. And I can’t help it… The TonyMoly packaging is cute! I almost bought a Tabu set from the drugstore the other day but am curious how it compares to past formulations. My older sister wore it in the ’80’s and I loved it on her, but fragrance changes so much and I’d hate to buy it and be disappointed.
I paid full price too…and looks like many of the department stores have it back in stock now too.
The TonyMoly things are adorable!
Oh interesting! Has anyone else gotten to sniff the Nomaterras? I almost never see them mentioned, which makes me second-guess the rather nice impression I had–in the brief sniff I gave them at a local boutique, I enjoyed the gardenia as well as their magnolia scent (although I remember the latter less distinctly, plus now that a bunch of new magnolias have come out, I wonder if I’d be a tougher magnolia critic!) At any rate though, would be curious whether anyone else has encountered them, and what you thought.
I have not, and I personally hate fragrance towelettes so not interested. Just thought they’d make a nice gift for someone!
Yeah format seems to be an issue for the whole line–they only make sprays for a couple of their scents and otherwise the primary offering is a rollerball, not my favorite either. Could def explain why they’re not getting more attention from denizens of the perfume blogosphere…
I might get a Voluspa or two for myself even! It’s quite adorable.
L’Aromarine however…am I the only one to think the little girl to be a little freaky/evil (especially with that doll. Oh gosh.)…
I thought it was vintage-cute, but now you’ve pointed out the macabre aspect I like it a whole lot more 😀
Ack, did not strike me that way at all! Actually reminded me of an old family photo we have.
Those Hello Bunny perfumes… We are heading to Malaysia for the holidays to visit friends and family… I am going to get those bunnies for all the nieces….. Wow, that is one huge problem solved. They look like so much fun!
Perfect!