The 2023 crystal limited edition of Lalique de Lalique (you can see the 2022 model here) was inspired by the brand's Empreinte Animale collection, and features a crystal bottle embellished with gold enamel, designed to mimic crocodile skin. 500 were made; 200 ml Parfum for €1,400.
The latest collaboration from Cire Trudon: three candles celebrating the world of tea, developed with tea master Yu Hui Tseng.
At left, Terre à Terre (Deep forest; “Terre à Terre (Earth to Earth), created by Mylène Alran, is mossy, almost peaty. It is at one with the soil: it is dressed in woody notes reminiscent of the freshness of vetiver, cashmere wood and patchouli, as well as notes of undergrowth suggested by an accord between moss and mushroom”)…
A lemming for the 1st of March: Rock Star Rabbit bar soap from the Easter collection at Lush. "Reminiscent of sweet, sugary rock candy, this virtuoso rabbit will get you singing in the shower and living your best rock star life. Come backstage after the show, and indulge in decadently softening, cleansing lathers fragranced with vanilla absolute." £6 for 90g at Lush UK.
A lemming for Teapot Tuesday: fresh marshmallows from Mariage Frères, flavored with Marco Polo tea and dark chocolate. The pack of 8 marshmallows is €8.90, I'll take 2, plus a pack of the Au thé Habibi (in hot pink, with litchi, rose and orange blossom) and another of the Matcha & Yuzu (in lime green, with lime, yuzu and matcha).
A lemming for fans of the dearly departed Rodin Olio Lusso line (with props to whomever mentioned this in the comments the other day): a limited edition Jo Malone + Rodin series, which apparently launched last summer. At the US Jo Malone site, you can currently find the Jasmine & Neroli Luxury Body Oil ("Envelop skin with this sumptuous body oil. Massage in to enjoy an uplifting, sensorial experience. Enriched with evening primrose and sweet almond oils that nurture, it smooths on to leave skin feeling velvety soft. Infused with an exquisite scent to inspire the senses and help cultivate feelings of calm"; $136 for 109 ml), plus Jasmine & Neroli Luxury Face Oil ($96 for 13 ml), Jasmine & Neroli Luxury Oil Gel Cleanser ($70 for 180 ml), Jasmine & Neroli Luxury Hand & Body Cream ($88 for 100 ml) and Luxury Face Cream (not shown; $95 for 50 ml). Yes, it's still spendy!