Fragrance Editorials

• Mood: CALM - Zen vibes only, girl. This holiday season, treat yourself to some serious R&R. Nest Fragrances Holiday 3-Wick Candles, $68, amazon.com
• December - Best Month Ever
  ~ The fresh Chanel No. 5 L'Eau ($160, chanel.com) gets a holiday makeover.
• Your Ultimate Give-Me Gift List
  ~ Gifts for Every Lucky Bitch on Your List (showing perfume related only)
  • STRONG - Every badass-in-training deserves something red. It's the shade of strength, confidence, and foxy moxie:
    Carolina Herrera Good Girl Velvet Fatale, $122, macys.com
  • ENERGETIC - From scrunchies to citrusy scents, orange is impossible to ignore - just looking at it inspires those sporty vibes:
    Clinique My Happy Lily of the Beach, $22, clinique.com
    Chanel Gabrielle Shower Gel, $55, chanel.com
  • GROUNDED - Bestow the earth mamas in your life with tawny boots, amber extras, and plush shearling - tones and textures that promote contentment:
    Gucci Bloom Nettare di Flori, $141, macys.com
    Outdoor Fellow candle, $48, outdoorfellow.com
  • AMBITIOUS - Green is the color of money, honey, so jump-start that boss-babe attitude with shades of jade:
    Chanel No. 19 Eau de Toilette Spray, $102, chanel.com
  • CHILL - Blue evokes a feeling of calmness - no wonder the sky and the sea are this soothing hue:
    Tiffany & Co. Eau de Parfum Intense, $113, bloomingdales.com
    Paddywax Statement Collection Salt + Sage 3 oz. Glass Ceramic Candle, $12, paddywax.com
    Dr. Vranjes Acqua home fragrance, $80, bergdorfgoodman.com
  • CREATIVE - Indulge artsy types with a present in magical, mystical, inspiring purple:
    Jimmy Choo Fever Eau de Parfum, $62, macys.com
    Being by Sanctuary Spa Cloudberry & Lychee Blossom Bon Bombs, $15, ulta.com
  • FLIRTY - Pink, the perennial feminine fave, isn't just for girly girls. The sweet tint is all about love - for yourself or someone special:
    Calvin Klein Women, $106, macys.com
    Maison Christian Dior Rose Ispahan Liquid Hand Soap, $60, dior.com
• Nonbinary Brands - Once one of the most gendered industries, beauty is finally becoming more inclusive.
  ~ MUGLER - The fragrance house recently launched a line of five colorful, layerable colognes meant to defy gender, race, and age (a couple of scent names: Run Free and Love You All). Mugler Cologne, $70 each, nordstrom.com
• Cheap Thrills
  ~ 'Tis the season for self-care. So light a candle and get cozy. Paddywax Mercury Prism and Everything Nice Pumpkin Spice Candle, $12, paddywax.com
• Celebrate Your Breakup (for real, tho)
  ~ Set the Mood - Capitalize on a mind trick called anchoring by lighting a fat, deliciously scented candle. Smelling it when you're having a happy, fun time (tonight!) will teach your brain to feel good whenever you sniff it in the future. [Amy] Chan [founder of Renew Breakup Bootcamp] suggests finding one that has hints of orange, calming lavender, bergamot, or patchouli.
  Benevolence LA Jasmine and Bergamot Candle, $20, amazon.com
• All Warm & Fuzzy - Staying in doesn't have to mean slacking off in the style department. Get cozy and look damn cute in knit dresses, varsity-style sweaters, furry slippers, and statement socks.
  ~ Beauty Tip
  Give the gift of a sunny day with Vince Camuto Divina Eau de Parfum Spray ($90 for 3.4 oz., macys.com). Sparkling mimosa blossom transports you to a playful walk in the park, and when warm musk sets in, it's all cozy-night-in vibes.