Two (more) collector bottles from Guerlain, for anyone with a load of extra cash sitting around. At left, Shalimar Extrait in a bottle decorated with Swarovski crystals by French jewelry designer Shourouk Rhaiem for Holiday 2024. 58 were made, €18,000. At right, Pêche Mirage in a bee bottle accented with white gold, resting on a white porcelain balloon sculpture designed by artist Charles Petillon. 20 were made, €30,000.
From Carrière Frères, the limited edition Laos Benzoin candle trio: "Married to the Damask rose, the Laos benzoin becomes oriental and floral, wonderfully feminine. Blended with the Siberian fir, it is woody with an underlying resinous note. Combined with Ivory coast cacao, it gains smoothness, becomes heartwarming and voluptuous." $130 for 185g at Carrière Frères.
From b.Skincare, Benzoin lip balm: "...a luxurious and nourishing lip balm that provides intense hydration and protection for your lips. It is enriched with high-quality ingredients such as calendula extract, cupuacu butter, and benzoin resin. This combination of natural ingredients creates a powerful lip balm that not only moisturizes and nourishes your lips but also protects them from harsh environmental factors." $7.99 at b.Skincare in Texas.
Limited edition bottles coming soon from Jo Malone, decorated for the Year of the Snake: English Pear & Freesia, English Pear & Sweet Pea, Peony & Blush Suede. There are also decorated bottles for Wild Bluebell and Wood Sage & Sea Salt. All are in 100 ml.
From Brazilian brand Granado, Benjoim bar soap: "Benjoim is one of the most classic and traditional fragrances from Granado. Its intense and striking perfume combines notes of honey and orange blossom with spices and noble woods. The final touch of its strong olfactory personality is due to the base notes of benzoin, musk and balsamic notes. Also ideal as a creamy bar soap, with 76% ingredients of natural origin." 120g for $10 at Granado USA.