From Nippon Kodo, a Year of the Snake gift set: "...includes 6 sticks of precious aloeswood incense and a lovely ceramic holder, made by the “224 Porcelain” workshop of Hizen Yoshida in Ureshino, Saga prefecture. It has been produced following Arita Yaki ceramic techniques which are more than 400 years old", €24 at Tierra Zen in Spain.
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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.
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.