Bayberry candles for New Year's Eve: "Bayberry candles are traditionally given as gifts to be burned on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve for good health and fortune in the coming year. Palm wax candles are available in 4 styles: pyramid, oval, octagon, and peaked pillar. Palm wax offers a fine crystalline structure to the deep colors of these finished candles." $10 - $18 at Colonial Candlecrafters.
Fragonard's tin candles are adorable. Shown is Coriandre Lemongrass: "Coriandre Lemongrass (Coriander Lemongrass) Green and spicy, this fragrance reveals a mix of fresh herbs: coriander, citronella, basil and mint echoing a cardamom ginger duo softened by a touch of coconut." €28 for 200g (also on Amazon for about $30).
From Penhaligon's, the Christmas Is In The Air candle: "Fir balsam needles and juniper berry unveil a crisp and luminous freshness. A heart of cedarwood reveals a dry, woody character, intensified by the richer notes of patchouli. Fir balsam absolute adds texture to its base with its resinous and almost gourmand warmth, enhanced by velvety shades of cashmeran." $79 at Bloomingdale's.
Part six in our annual series of fragrance related holiday gifts features coffrets, kits and gift sets. (And, it is terribly late, apologies! It is just as well that for many of us, this is just another form of window shopping, and/or just as well that many of us buy as much in the week after Christmas as we do the week before.) Do add any of your own recommendations in the comments!
From Floris, the Perfumer’s Wardrobe: “Inspired by people and events, past and present, each of the unique fragrances combines exquisite ingredients sourced from around the world. These oils and essences have been specially selected before being meticulously developed by the Floris in-house perfumer to express a story behind each creation. There truly is a fragrance to wear for every occasion. Presented in an exquisite presentation box, truly immerse yourself in the beauty and expertise of our olfactory world.” With nine 14 ml bottles of Eau de Parfum (Honey Oud, Leather Oud, 71/72 for Turnbull & Asser, Jermyn Street, Bergamotto di Positano, Cherry Blossom, 1962, 1976 and 1988). $320…
Want: French graphic designer Leslie David does a Toile de Jouy print for Diptyque's upcoming limited edition candle (in two sizes, plus scented oval + drawer paper). Rose Delight's scent was inspired by Turkish Delight and features rose, honey and lemon; look for it in January.