From L'Occitane's holiday collection, A Winter Walk Ultra Light Body Cream: "Our limited-edition body cream is uniquely airy. Formulated with shea butter, it helps nourish the skin, leaving it feeling soft, supple, and comfortable. On cold winter days, the aroma of our Winter Walk Collection conjures up warm, vivid memories. Explore notes of juicy fig and sparkling mandarin wrapped up in the embrace of soft musks. " $44 for 200 ml.
From Cartier, a Les Rivières de Cartier discovery set: "Insouciance, Allégresse, Luxuriance: three rivers, three intense emotions that immerse you in nature, celebrating life. These clean scents pay homage to nature with a fully responsible approach, from the bottle to the formula." 3 x 10 ml, $68 at Bloomingdales.
The 1, 2, 3 Noël! candle trio from Maison Francis Kurkdjian includes 75g candles in Pain d'épices ("a gourmand fragrance inspired by indulgent gingerbread"), Mon Beau Sapin ("Its woody and slightly resinous fragrance evokes the traditional Christmas tree") and Pomme d'amour ("inspired by a caramel-coated candy apple"). The set of three 75g candles is $115, or get the individual candles in 180g for $75 each. At Nordstrom, Saks or Neiman Marcus.
Atelier Cologne's holiday 2021 collection features the work of artist Daria Hlazatova. Shown is the limited edition of Clémentine California (100 ml, $142), and there's also a candle in the same design, in Bois Montmartre ("the distinct and inspiring atmosphere of Paris with effervescent notes of petitgrain and pink pepper to brighten the cedarwood base"; 180g for $62), both at Sephora. On the Atelier Cologne website you'll find more goodies, including a candle carousel ($42).
Essencias De Portugal says their violet soaps have "relaxing powers"; they also have apricot kernel (as an exfoliant), glycerin and olive oil. Two 50g bars in a cork jar are $13.50 at Smallflower, where you'll also find the brand's soaps in too many other fragrances to name here (although the cherry, with "a finishing touch of bitter almond and chocolate", sounds particularly lemmable.