From La Double J, the Taormina candle: "An ode to the rugged sensuality of the island of Sicily, this scent is a verdant medley of fresh clementine, exotic tamarind, orange and wild thyme, evocative of hot summer nights wandering the Medieval streets of Taormina. Accented with 18K gold, use the beautiful porcelain vessel as a bud vase, a makeup brush holder or simply as a gorgeous objet on your hallway mantle"; 320g for $180 at Bloomingdales.
From the new Lush collaboration with the movie Wicked, Glinda Upland body spray: "The beautifical fragrance of bright, floral rose oil intertwines with smooth, velvety notes of benzoin resin. Creamy vanilla and nutty notes of pistachio sweeten things up, to make you feel like you're floating over Oz." Additional notes include orris and sesame seed. £40 for 200 ml at Lush UK.
From Lolita Lempicka, Le Parfum in the annual holiday limited edition: "Le Parfum is one of those famous fragrances whose perfume is instantly recognizable. A gourmet and ultra-sensual accord of licorice and violet sublimated by a surprising note of anise, voluptuously highlighted by a cloud of musk. Surrounded by its garland of ivy leaves, enamelled in white and gold, the famous apple is adorned by a heart pierced with an arrow on a golden liquorice wood. To celebrate Christmas, Lolita Lempicka offers every year a new decor to its iconic bottle. These limited editions invite us to discover new chapters in the fairytale." At Lolita Lempicka, €117 for 100 ml.
A cheap(ish) thrill from Yves Rocher: Perfumed Body and Hair Mist Argan & Rose Petals. "This 98% natural origin ingredients body & hair mist delicately perfumes skin and hair. The relaxing sensations of a traditional hammam with a captivating oriental fragrance. Enriched with organic Argan oil and Rose from Morocco." $23 for 100 ml at Yves Rocher.
From Maison Francis Kurkdjian, potpourri in the brand's Mon Beau Sapin annual holiday fragrance. "Francis Kurkdjian poetically reinvents the traditional scented pot-pourri with a wintery, warm creation. Pinecones, gum arabic, rose hips, star anise, nutmeg, eucalyptus nuts, and cinnamon sticks unfurl the woody, subtly resinous notes of Mon beau Sapin, a must-have for the holiday season that conjures up the picture of a cheerful walk with loved ones in a snowy forest." $95. Also available in candles ($95-$295) and diffuser ($195).