Chanel No. 19 bar soap. I congratulate whomever came up with that perfect shade of green. "A luxurious bath soap scented with the floral, woody and green notes of N°19. A perfect balance between the vibrant, green notes of Galbanum and the soft, powdery notes of Iris." $26.
In case, like me, you don't happen to have a hefty gift certificate to Buly 1803, here's a cheaper alternative to yesterday's lemming (and possibly a good stocking stuffer): Scented Soap Sheets. "Buly 1803's soaps are ideal for when you're on-the-go - just slip them into your bag and use as you would a regular bar. Each single-use cellulose sheet dissolves on contact with water, creating a substantial lather without any residue." (I used to buy the Crabtree & Evelyn soap leaves, they were lovely.) Available at Net-a-Porter, in Damask Rose, Scottish Lichen or Orange Blossom, $17 for a pack of 40.
In case you happen to have a hefty gift certificate to Buly 1803 and can't decide what to do with it, here's La Douzaine Parfumée, a discovery set with twelve 10 ml sprays: "All the chords are easily harmonised together or individually impregnated directly on your body. Cheeks, neck, hair and beard are soaked in the essence of your choice. From the first twelve hours until noon to another ones until midnight, there will always be a scent surrounding to impress you. The Scented Dozen is a rhythmic and Parisian prelude to your next olfactory strolls." €167.
At the Heart of Pine Trees, one of Yves Rocher's two limited edition fragrances for holiday 2019 (the other is First Snowflakes, which is scented with almond). "Discover our Large Gift Set - At The Heart of Pine Trees, a Holiday Collection gift set inspired by nature in the wintertime. The perfect gift idea for Christmas!" The gift set, currently at $39, includes Perfumed Body Lotion, Perfumed Bath and Shower Gel, Liquid Hand Soap, Perfumed Lip Balm, Perfumed Hand Cream, Perfumed Soap, Perfumed Candle and a sponge.
From Mistral, Cranberry Currant soaps in Joy (shown), Merry and Peace holiday wrappings. $5 each, or $16 for a 3 bar boxed set.