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Bunch o’ limited edition collector bottles 2019, part 4

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More limited edition collector fragrance bottles, with the usual disclaimers: in most of these cases, the juice is unchanged, just the bottle is “special” (or not, as the case may be), and some of these may not be available in the US. Today’s post includes special edition bottles from Cartier, Frédéric Malle, Guerlain, Goutal Paris and Calvin Klein.

New limited edition bottles of Cartier La Panthère to celebrate the scent’s 5th anniversary. At Nordstrom; both are listed as Eau de Parfum (which seems unlikely), in 25 and 75 ml…

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Chanel has released Coromandel in Extrait ("...the COROMANDEL fragrance is reinterpreted with the Parfum...Composed by In-House Perfumer Creator Olivier Polge, this spirited scent features a heightened Musk note for added warmth and fullness, while swirls of Frankincense and Andalusian Labdanum convey a deep Amber note with smoky accents."), and you can snap up the 15 ml bottle for $240, OR, for just $9760 more, you can have the coffret: "...this exquisite coffret showcases the unique craftsmanship of two CHANEL Maisons d’art: Goossens, goldsmith-jeweler since 1950, and Lesage, embroiderer since 1858. Nestled at the heart of the box is the COROMANDEL Parfum — elegantly presented in a collectible Baccarat crystal bottle — and a precious jeweled piece handcrafted by Maison Goossens. The coffret is lined with iconic CHANEL tweed woven by Maison Lesage. Limited to only 9 pieces in the United States."

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A lemming for Kenzo Flower fans: the Glow Stick. "The lingering fragrance of the iconic FLOWER BY KENZO Eau de Parfum in a glow stick for body with poppy extract. The pearly texture and powdery finish illuminate, smooth and perfume your skin like a beautiful flower. How to use it? Apply the FLOWER BY KENZO glow stick to your pulse points (behind the ears, wrists, nape) and other beauty points (cleavage, inner elbow), then blend it with your fingers to create your “perfumed light” look." In 14g.

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Former Estée Lauder exec Veronique Gabai has launched her own line of fragrances (nine scents, two layering "boosters", $70 for 10 ml or $290 for 85 ml) along with some wearables. Shown is the perfume pendant, which holds a 2.5 ml spray ($100 for six). It is sold in silver ($890) or gold vermeil ($990). The chain is sold separately (also expensive), as is a clasp so you can attach it to a bag or belt loop (ditto). They are at Barneys or Liberty London, or you can see it all on the brand website.

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A lemming for fans of Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire: a collector bottle of the Eau de Parfum Intense featuring a glitter dress and box. €99 for 50 ml at Guerlain in France.

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