Lets face it, 2016 has been a strange and challenging year not just in the US, but all around the world.  I’m not saying that shopping is the answer to making the world go away, but a little retail therapy and some good holiday cheer can go a long way.  So let’s celebrate the holidays with some fantastic gifts that will help make all good boys and girls (and maybe some bad ones) forget their troubles and cares!

EXCLUSIVE SCENTED HOUND OFFER FROM SOLID STATE COLOGNE

When it comes to the beauty industry, men tend to be left out in the dust.  Solid State Cologne has created a line of exceptional solid colognes just for men.  Besides smelling terrific, they are also affordable and easy to use because of their portability.  So when you’re out on the town and need a fragrance pick me up or if travelling and don’t have a lot of room to pack up your fragrances, the Solid State Colognes are the perfect antidote.  And since they are so affordable, it’s a great way to move your tween or teenager away from the body sprays to a quality product that they will love to wear and will be the envy of their friends.

This holiday, Solid State Cologne is offering a special deal for The Scented Hound’s readers.  For a 50% reduction in price for just under $120, they are offering a collection of six colognes along with a denim dopp kit!  How can you beat that?  Give all six along with the bag to one special person, or parse out the six for stocking stuffers to all of the special men in your life (and maybe keep the bag for yourself!).  In any case this is a win-win all around.  The following are the amazing colognes which are included in the package:

Even if you don’t want all six colognes, you can buy them individually for under $30 a pop.  The new release Drifter is my favorite in the line with an easy 4 bones rating… but I’m keeping that all for myself.  For more information on Solid State Colognes, check out my review on several of their colognes.

For more information on this incredible deal, go to the exclusive Scented Hound Solid State Cologne webpage.  And if you sign up for their mailing list you’ll get even greater savings.   Please note that this offer is open to all readers across the globe.   This deal is HUGE!!!

PUREDISTANCE GIFT BOX

I make no bones about my love for Puredistance Perfumes.  One of my all time favorite perfumes is the exquisitely beautiful White.  But all of their perfumes, including their latest release Sheiduna, are each works of art and the utmost in fine perfumery.  This year, the Puredistance team is offering several specials; my favorite is the gift box set that contains a 60 ml bottle of your favorite Puredistance perfume, with an added bonus of a 17.5 ml bottle of your choice of a the same or any of the other perfumes.  All this for the price of a normal 60 ml bottle.  The question is, what to purchase?!  Me…I would go with the 60 ml bottle of White and a 17.5 bottle of Opardu or I…geez…it’s just too hard to pick one!!

For this and all of the other Puredistance Perfumes special offerings check out their recently updated website.

JO MALONE SCENTED CERAMIC CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT

Jo Malone is doing Christmas right.  They have so many wonderful options for celebrating the holidays that can either fit under the tree or in this case fit on the tree.  This scented ceramic ornament is infused with the fragrance of pine and eucelyptus…and the best part, it’s only $35.  You can order this special treat through the Jo Malone website.  And while your there, check out all of the other holiday gift offerings they have.

 

LALIQUE BUCOLIQUE PERFUME BOTTLE

This incredibly beautiful perfume bottle would easily make the perfect centerpiece for your perfume tray collection.  Is there anything more glamorous than the crystal beautify that only Lalique can offer?  From the Crystal Classics website:

The Bucolique collection offers a touch of freshness that takes us to a dreamlike state of nature, answering a need for authenticity and well-being with the motif of the dandelion and the dragonfly. Its aerial grace offers us an innocent poetry. The dandelion bears many different names- flower of handsome men, golden floweret and king of the meadows. It was born from the dust raised by the chariot of the Sun. The evolutionary pattern is never the same but never totally different.

When I first came across this bottle, I thought the cost would be astronomical, but surprisingly it offered at an amazing price of $450.   Available from Crystal Classics.

MAD ET LEN TERRE NOIRE RESIN CRYSTALS

If you’re like me, you have scented candles and diffusers scattered throughout the house.  For some of the small places, like guest bathrooms, I prefer to use scented stones are resins simply because diffusers can get knocked over and lit candles in a small area can be a bit unnerving.  Mad et Len offers these beautiful amber resin crystals that come with a 30 ml bottle of Terre Noir scented liquid to keep the crystals continually freshened.

From the Twisted Lily website:

Amber resin crystal potpourri housed in a one-of-a-kind blackened iron vessels. Includes a 30ml bottle of Terre Noire scented liquid to refresh crystals. Embers dance like fireflies in the night, hover through a heavy fog, over damp earth darker than the shadow of the night.

Beautiful and unique, this scented gift would make anyone happy.  Available from Twisted Lily for $145.

 

BOOK SCENTED CANDLES

I have found that books and perfume go together.  And I think that many perfumistas feel the same way.  As we move more towards our e-books, we are losing that old world comfort in the scent of books.  Luckily there are many candles out there that can provide the long-lost fragrance of books without requiring you to have to re-create an old world library.  The folks at eBooks Friendly have provided a list of 30 book scented candles.  I’m sure there’s one on this list that will tickle your fancy.  For more information go to the eBook Friendly website.

 

KEEP CALM WEAR PERFUME MERCHANDISE

It’s probably not a secret to your family, friends and even coworkers that you love perfume.  So why hide that love under a bushel when you can wear it on your body.  The Keep Calm phenomenon keeps on giving, even to the world of perfume.  If you’re not interested in a t-shirt, you can put this on a mug or a plethora of other items.  Shine on perfume lover!  The many products and associated prices can be found on the Keep Calm-O-Matic website.

 

PERFUME BOTTLE KEYCHAIN

Great for your budding perfumista, this inexpensive, but bling filled keychain may be just the thing for your stylish girly-girl.  Who doesn’t love pink, sparkles and perfume?  You can buy this from Moxie Retailer for a mere $16.95!

 

The last two selections for gift giving fall outside the world of fragrance…but like with books and perfumistas, I have found that cats and perfumistas go hand in hand as well.  And that goes for me too…suprisingly I don’t have any dogs, but instead have two cats.  So let’s see what cat related items will make perfect gifts this season…

CAT NIGHT LIGHT

How cute is this USB charging night light?  You can have your personal kitty night light glow in the dark in a peaceful white light, or in vibrant colors.  When I have to get up to get a glass of milk in the middle of the night, I would love to see this cute kitty greeting me along the way.  And the best part is that it’s only $14.93 from Rosegal.com.  What will you name your new feline friend?

CAT BONNET

Finally, my holiday selection of gift would not be complete with something from Archie McPhee.  This year’s gift is all about nostalgia and bringing back the good old days via Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder.  Don’t you want to share those good old days with your kitty?  Do you think your cat is more of a Laura, Mary or possibly even a Nellie Olson?  There’s only one way to find out and that’s by purchasing for your kitty their very own bonnet.   You have no excuse not to buy this as it’s only $5.95?!  This, plus many more fun gifts are available via the Archie McPhee website!

CHANEL NO. 5 L’EAU

OK…so I lied.  We’re going to end the list with another perfume related gift.  Out of the many, many new releases, I found one to be just perfect for wearing in a no fuss, no muss manner.  It’s just the right perfume for when you’re not sure what you want to wear, or when you don’t want to overthink what to put on.  I love these wonderful classic catch-all fragrances…and Chanel No. 5 L’eau just fits the bill.  And thankfully, it’s not too expensive or too hard to find.  This is a flanker to love!  For more information, go to the Chanel website or your local fine retailer.

Happy Shopping and Happy Holidays from The Scented Hound!