The holidays call for scent, texture, and a touch of ceremony, gifts that feel personal, sensory, and meant to last beyond the season. This year’s Beauty Scene Holiday Gift Guide brings together objects and fragrances that linger: the new Fétiche Lavande by Christian Louboutin, the cult-favorite Soie Malaquais from Dries Van Noten, and Flamingo Estate’s Blossoming Camellia candle created with Monica Lewinsky, among others.
HOLIDAYS
Each piece tells a story, of craftsmanship, intention, and quiet indulgence, reminding us that the best gifts are the ones that stay with us, even after the ribbon comes off.
Fétiche Lavande by Christian Louboutin
The newest addition to Christian Louboutin’s Fétiche collection, Fétiche Lavande is a study in contrast, fresh yet intoxicating, elegant yet commanding. The scent opens with the cool aromatic brightness of lavender before deepening into smoky leather. Designed for both men and women, it’s the kind of fragrance that lingers like memory, never overpowering yet impossible to forget. The Fétiche Lavande is a perfect luxury gift for anyone drawn to timeless sophistication with a modern edge.
Available at Nordstrom for $250.
Dries Van Noten Lipsticks & Mezzanotte Blu Case
Dries Van Noten’s lipsticks channel the brand’s eccentric artistry through color and form. The collection of 32 shades, spanning satin, matte, and sheer finishes, sits in refillable cases inspired by archival patterns. For the holidays, the Mezzanotte Blu case drops in deep midnight blue with a brushed metallic cap. It’s sculptural, collectible, and perfectly giftable, designed to be displayed as much as worn.
Available for $42 at Nordstrom.
Flamingo Estate x Monica Lewinsky Blossoming Camellia Candle
Created by Flamingo Estate in collaboration with Monica Lewinsky, Blossoming Camellia celebrates individuality and self-acceptance, with 100% of proceeds supporting anti-bullying organizations across the U.S., U.K., and Australia. The fragrance captures a camellia in full bloom, where white camellia, lemon, vanilla, and clove intertwine with soft musk and warmth. Lewinsky describes the candle as “light in the dark,” a reminder of resilience and kindness.
Available exclusively on Flamingo Estate for $75.
Memo Paris Palais Bourbon
For those who find beauty in quiet indulgence, Memo Paris Palais Bourbon captures that first, grounding moment of morning warmth. Sparkling cardamom opens the scent with a lively brightness before giving way to smooth bourbon vanilla and rich amber. The result is both elegant and intimate, a fragrance that feels like comfort made visible, radiating refinement without excess. Thoughtful, sensual, and quietly commanding, it’s a gift that lingers long after it’s unwrapped.
$340 | Memo Paris
IRÄYE The Signature Routine
For the skincare devotee who values results as much as ritual, IRÄYE’s Signature Routine offers a holiday gift rooted in science and radiance. Developed in Switzerland after more than two decades of research at ETH Zurich, IRÄYE is the first luxury skincare brand to activate the skin’s lymphatic system, boosting renewal, detoxification, and glow from within. The set includes the Radiance Firming Serum (30ml), Eye Revive Cream (15ml), and The Cream (15ml), accompanied by a Cream-to-Foam Cleanser and Eye & Face Gua Sha. Together, they form a complete daily ritual designed to restore vitality and luminosity that lasts long after the holidays.
Price: €319.
Costa Brazil Vela Candle
For those who dream of faraway forests, Costa Brazil’s Vela Candle ($165) transforms the home into a sanctuary of rainforest calm. Hand-poured with 100% natural plant-based wax, it combines white and black Breu resin with wild jungle flora, crushed cypress root, and Brazilian vetiver. The result is grounding, meditative, and deeply atmospheric, like a breath from the Amazon itself.
Diptyque Speckled Gold Ribbed Candle Holder
A luminous accent that elevates any classic Diptyque candle, this Speckled Gold Ribbed Holder ($225) glows with festive refinement. Its gold-flecked glass catches the light beautifully, making it a standout piece for the holidays, ideal for those who appreciate objects that feel as precious as they look.
VYRAO Witchy Woo Candle & Witchy Incense by Heretic
Witchy Woo is the gift of courage and creativity. Earthy Moroccan orris, thorny rose, frankincense, and iris form a hypnotic blend that sparks inner fire. The candle (from $95) and incense ($60) make perfect companions, ritualistic, grounding, and sensually charged, they turn ordinary moments into quiet spells of intention.
r.e.m. beauty x Wicked: For Good Cherry Blossom Blush Palette
Ariana Grande’s r.e.m. beauty enters the holiday season with a spellbinding collaboration inspired by Wicked: For Good. The Cherry Blossom Blush Palette features three blushes in matte, shimmer, and melange finishes, capturing Glinda’s signature glow through delicate tones of soft pink and coral. Each formula is buildable and ultra-blendable, designed to create a luminous, floral flush that feels as ethereal as it looks. A limited-edition release and an instant collectible for fans of both beauty and Broadway, it’s an effortlessly charming gift for anyone drawn to light, warmth, and a touch of magic.
Available at r.e.m. beauty for $40 USD.
This year’s Beauty Scene Holiday Gift Guide celebrates sensory storytelling, from Christian Louboutin’s smoky lavender leather to Dries Van Noten’s silk-draped gourmand and Flamingo Estate’s activist candle. Each gift tells a story worth keeping, long after the season ends.
