Coming from Guerlain, the limited edition Rouge Bonheur (ginger, rose, cedar and white musk), with decorations by Parisian jeweller Francesco Truscelli for the Year of the Snake (you might remember his dragon bottle for 2024, or the 2022 version of Muguet). 2100 were made, 24-carat gold (plate, I believe) with Swarovski crystals. It is in 125 ml, and these usually come with a 30 ml travel spray. NT $29500, which would be around USD $900. More pictures below the jump…
A lemming for serious fans of Comme des Garçons: the new coffee-table book, Comme des Garçons Parfums 1994-2025, written by Dino Simonett. "Comme des Garçons Parfums is happy to celebrate its thirty years of excellent and progressive scents and design. The entire collection of pebbles, series, special editions and collaborations is presented here for the first time, together with the packaging and hilarious printed matter. Never the same twice, never looking back. From the still irresistible „Eau de Parfum“ (1994) to the futuristic eau oxygénée „Odeur 10“ (2024), the wild bunch is united in a thick book with large images, printed in brilliant colours on thick paper: Comme pour les enfants, de grandes enfants comme nous!" €125 for the threadbound paperback directly from the publisher, Simonett & Baer.
A lemming for anyone still looking for their perfect holiday gourmand, E Sempre Natale by Hilde Soliani: "...captures the essence of Christmastime cookies- warm, buttery biscuits rich in holiday spices- cinnamon, star anise, nutmeg- and sweet with the crystalline crackle of pure sugar. Indulge in a pure dose of childhood nostalgia with this Yuletime-perfect EDP- guaranteed to transport you to a crackling fireplace and the cozy comforts of Christmas no matter what time of year you spray it". $175 for 100 ml Eau de Parfum at Luckyscent.
From Barr Co, Fir & Grapefruit Room Spray: "Juicy grapefruit zest and the clean fresh woodsy notes of fir oils create an intense rush of invigorating, yet comforting notes. Made with plant extracts and soothing botanicals." $20 for 236 ml at CO Bigelow.
Another antiperspirant option for the holidays: Dove's Hot Cocoa Swirl. "Get cozy as the delectable scent of rich hot chocolate with notes of cocoa & toasted marshmallow envelop you like a big warm hug, no mug needed". $7 for 74g at Target, where you'll also find Hot Cocoa Swirl in Body Wash, Body Scrub and Bar Soap, or, go for one of this year's other limited edition flavors, Frosted Plum or Gingerbread Delight, OR, mosey over to Walmart for the limited edition Dove fragrances Spiced Chai Latte, Sugar Cookie Sprinkle and Peppermint Bark. Hat tip to caffeinequeen!