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The DedCool Advent Calendar 2026 is a 12-door box of products from DedCool's fragrance, laundry, body and home categories. It costs $141.60 (US) on dedcool.com and was first seen there on 10 October 2026, alongside three holiday perfume and scent sets and a new incense kit from DedCool.

DedCool's other holiday launch this season is the DedCool x Emi Jay Mochi Milk Gift Set, a limited-edition collaboration with the hair accessories brand.

Updated 12 October 2026: The Advent Calendar, Xtra Milk Fragrance Duo, Holiday Air Freshener Trio and Incense + Holder Set are in stock at dedcool.com, and the Cozy Deluxe Perfume Trio Gift Set is listed at Sephora US and Sephora Canada. Because these are limited holiday items, stock can change quickly.

When Did the DedCool Holiday 2026 Collection Launch?

DedCool hasn't announced an official release date. Every holiday item on dedcool.com first appeared on the brand's site on 10 October 2026, based on our own check of the site. The Cozy Deluxe Perfume Trio Gift Set is not on dedcool.com. It was listed at Sephora US and Sephora Canada as of 12 October 2026.

Prices

• Advent Calendar: $141.60 (US). The value if bought separately is $179, according to DedCool's own compare-at price.
• Xtra Milk Fragrance Duo: $90 (US). The value if bought separately is $120.
• Cozy Deluxe Perfume Trio Gift Set: $50 (US) at Sephora, with a value if bought separately of $60. In Canada it costs CA$68 at Sephora, with a value of CA$81.
• Holiday Air Freshener Trio: $34 (US). The value if bought separately is $40.
• Incense + Holder Set in Mocha Magic: $45 (US). The value if bought separately is $50.

What's Inside

• Advent Calendar: 12 doors. DedCool says each door holds "goodies from across the DedCool universe. Fragrance, laundry, body or home." The brand hasn't published a full contents list. Its photos show:

- a silver calendar with numbered doors 1–12

- a body scrub tube

- two small fragrance bottles

- a star-shaped air freshener

- a plaid outer sleeve with the DedCool logo

• Xtra Milk Fragrance Duo: 3 items:

- Xtra Milk Fragrance, 1.7 fl. oz. / 50 mL (full size)

- Xtra Milk Travel Spray, 0.5 fl. oz. / 15 mL

- Xtra Milk Solid Fragrance, 0.1 fl. oz. / 3 mL (bonus)

• Cozy Deluxe Perfume Trio Gift Set: 3 eau de parfum minis, 3 x 0.3 fl oz / 10 mL. The scents are Xtra Milk, 01 Taunt and Mocha Magic.
• Holiday Air Freshener Trio: 3 air fresheners in Mineral Milk, 01 Taunt and Mocha Magic. They come in star, heart and flower shapes.
• Incense + Holder Set in Mocha Magic: 20 incense sticks and a holder. DedCool lists a burn time of up to 1 hour per stick.

DedCool Holiday 2026 Fragrance Notes

DedCool hasn't published a top, heart and base pyramid for these scents. The brand lists three key notes for each one:

• Xtra Milk: Bergamot + White Musk + Amber
• 01 Taunt: Bergamot + Vanilla + Amber
• Mocha Magic: Espresso + Mocha + Tonka Bean
• Mineral Milk: Nectar + Lavender + Amber Milk

What Does the DedCool Holiday 2026 Collection Smell Like?

Bergamot gives Xtra Milk and 01 Taunt a citrus start. Both then settle into amber, with musk in Xtra Milk and vanilla in Taunt. Mocha Magic is built on coffee and chocolate notes over tonka bean. Mineral Milk pairs nectar and lavender with amber milk.

DedCool describes its air fresheners as "the easiest way to embed scent throughout your life, and freshen up unexpected places."

Where to Buy

• US: DedCool sells the Advent Calendar ($141.60), Xtra Milk Fragrance Duo ($90) and Holiday Air Freshener Trio ($34). It also sells the Incense + Holder Set in Mocha Magic ($45). Sephora lists the Cozy Deluxe Perfume Trio ($50). Ulta Beauty showed no DedCool holiday sets.
• UK: Not yet confirmed at a UK retailer. dedcool.com ships internationally, but its FAQ says full-size 1.7 oz fragrances can't ship abroad, so the Xtra Milk Fragrance Duo, which includes a full-size bottle, can't be shipped abroad from dedcool.com. Duties and taxes are included at checkout.
• Canada: Sephora Canada lists the Cozy Deluxe Perfume Trio (CA$68).
• Europe: Not yet confirmed at a retailer. dedcool.com international shipping applies as above.
• Other markets: availability varies by region; more international stockists may be added.

Checked 12 October 2026: in stock at dedcool.com (Advent Calendar, Xtra Milk Fragrance Duo, Holiday Air Freshener Trio, Incense + Holder Set); listed at Sephora US and Sephora Canada (Cozy Deluxe Perfume Trio); not found at Ulta Beauty.

What Makes the DedCool Holiday 2026 Collection Different?

• The Advent Calendar is the first DedCool advent calendar we've found, and it covers fragrance, laundry, body and home products rather than perfume alone.
• The Xtra Milk Fragrance Duo adds a bonus Xtra Milk Solid Fragrance, a format DedCool presents as new for the scent.
• The air fresheners come in limited-edition star, heart and flower shapes.

Formula and Packaging

• Advent Calendar: DedCool says it comes in a recyclable box. Per DedCool's returns policy, it can't be returned.
• Xtra Milk Solid Fragrance: DedCool calls it "a new way to enjoy your scent."
• Air fresheners: DedCool says they're made from 100% recyclable paper.
• Cozy Deluxe Perfume Trio: eau de parfum minis. Sephora marks the set as New and Limited Edition.

More Fragrance Advent Calendars 2026

• Byredo Advent Calendar 2026
• Glasshouse Fragrances Advent Calendars 2026
• Diptyque Advent Calendar 2026
• Dior La Malle des Rêves Advent Calendar 2026
• Guerlain Advent Calendar 2026
• Jo Malone London 12 Days Advent Calendar 2026
• Baobab Collection Voyage Extraordinaire Advent Calendar 2026
• Selfridges Fragrance Advent Calendar 2026
• Victoria's Secret Bombshell Advent Calendar 2026
• Next 12 Days of Scent Advent Calendar 2026
• Maison Margiela REPLICA Advent Calendar 2026

Every 2026 beauty advent calendar we have covered is listed by category on our Beauty Advent Calendars 2026 hub.

Comparing calendars? See every 2026 beauty advent calendar with prices and release dates.

Sources

• DedCool product pages: Advent Calendar, Xtra Milk Fragrance Duo, Holiday Air Freshener Trio, Incense + Holder Set in Mocha Magic
• DedCool shipping FAQ
• Sephora US: Cozy Deluxe Perfume Trio

Jo Malone London Vanilla Scotch Cologne is a new limited-edition vanilla amber scent with a Scotch whisky accord, tonka bean and golden amber. It is part of the Jo Malone London Holiday 2026 Collection and costs $100 (30 ml) or $180 (100 ml) in the US and £60 or £130 in the UK. It was listed at Sephora US by 29 September 2026 and was on sale at jomalone.com and jomalone.co.uk by 10 October 2026. More from the house is on our Jo Malone London tag page.

The collection's other new cologne has its own post: Jo Malone London Tangerine & Honey Cologne.

Updated 12 October 2026: In stock at jomalone.com, jomalone.co.uk and jomalone.com.au. Listed at Harrods; Sephora US listed the travel spray on 10 October 2026. Because it's limited edition, stock can change quickly.

The scent also comes in miniature in the Jo Malone London Mini Ginger Biscuit & Vanilla Scotch Gift Set ($50, Sephora US). That set pairs it with the returning holiday scent covered in our Jo Malone London Ginger Biscuit Cologne post.

When Did the Jo Malone London Vanilla Scotch Cologne Launch?

Jo Malone London hasn't announced an official release date. On 29 September 2026, Now Smell This reported the cologne as listed at Sephora US, alongside the other new Holiday 2026 cologne. By 10 October 2026 it was on sale at jomalone.com and jomalone.co.uk. It was still in stock on both sites on 12 October 2026.

Price

• US: $100 (30 ml) and $180 (100 ml) at jomalone.com. Sephora US lists the 10 ml travel spray at $38. Now Smell This reported the 100 ml at $180 at Sephora.
• UK: £60 (30 ml) and £130 (100 ml) at jomalone.co.uk. Harrods lists the 30 ml at £60.
• Australia: A$130 (30 ml) and A$278 (100 ml) at jomalone.com.au.
• Canada and Europe: Not yet confirmed.

Jo Malone London Vanilla Scotch Cologne Fragrance Notes

The official pyramid on Jo Malone London's product page:

• Top: Scotch Accord
• Heart: Vanilla
• Base: Amber

Tonka bean appears in the brand's description, not in the pyramid. The whisky note is an accord, a perfumer's blend built to evoke Scotch.

What Does Jo Malone London Vanilla Scotch Cologne Smell Like?

Based on the official notes, the cologne opens on a whisky accord that the brand links to "aged oak barrels and golden amber." The heart is vanilla, which Jo Malone London says "adds an enveloping and sensual warmth." The base is amber, described as "a note that wraps the fragrance with woody warmth."

The brand calls it "a vanilla amber scent inspired by a festive adventure in the Highlands." Its full description reads: "Warm indulgent vanilla blended with a spirited splash of a Scotch whisky accord, tumbling over roasted tonka bean and wrapped in the sensual allure of golden amber."

The quote on Jo Malone London's product page says: "The whisky note; inspired by aged oak barrels, brings a quiet smokiness, while the vanilla is dark and rich, yet fresh, keeping the end result warm, sexy, grown up and sophisticated."

Harrods describes it as "crafted with comforting notes of creamy vanilla, warming Scotch whisky and roasted tonka bean, encased in a halo of golden amber."

Where to Buy

• US: Jo Malone London ($100 / $180); Sephora (10 ml travel spray, $38, listed)
• UK: Jo Malone London (£60 / £130); Harrods (30 ml, £60)
• Canada: Not yet confirmed
• Europe: Not yet confirmed
• Australia: Jo Malone London Australia (A$130 / A$278)
• Other markets: availability varies by region; more international stockists may be added.

Checked 12 October 2026: in stock at jomalone.com, jomalone.co.uk and jomalone.com.au; listed at Harrods; not listed on jomalone.ca. Sephora US listed the travel spray on 10 October 2026.

What Makes the Jo Malone London Vanilla Scotch Cologne Different?

• It is one of two new colognes in the Holiday 2026 collection; the other is Tangerine & Honey.
• It is a vanilla-amber gourmand built around a Scotch whisky accord. The returning Whisky & Cedarwood Cologne (Festive Edition), a separate scent, pairs whisky with pimento and cedarwood.
• It comes in more sizes than Tangerine & Honey: 10 ml, 30 ml, 100 ml and a 9 ml mini in a gift set. It also has a matching candle.

Details and Packaging

• Bottle: The brand calls it a "special festive glass design." Official images show a clear Jo Malone London bottle with pale gold juice, a silver cap and a navy tartan bow at the neck.
• Box: A cream gift box with a black ribbon bow.
• Matching candle: The Vanilla Scotch Scented Candle (200 g) is £59 at jomalone.co.uk and Harrods.
• Brand directions: Jo Malone London suggests spritzing onto wrists, neck and pulse points. It also suggests layering with Grapefruit Cologne "for an indulgent citrus pairing with the warmth of vanilla."

Tried it? Read and write reviews of the Jo Malone London Vanilla Scotch Cologne on Beauty Talk Club.

Sources

• Jo Malone London product pages: UK, US and Australia
• Harrods product listing (30 ml)
• Sephora US listings (travel spray and mini gift set)
• Now Smell This, 29 September 2026

Jo Malone London Tangerine & Honey Cologne is a new limited-edition citrus amber cologne with notes of tangerine, honey and tobacco leaves. It's part of the Jo Malone London Holiday 2026 Collection and comes in one 100 ml size, priced at $180 in the US and £130 in the UK. Sephora US listed it by 29 September 2026, and it was on sale at Jo Malone London's own US and UK sites by 10 October 2026.

The collection's other new cologne has its own post: Jo Malone London Vanilla Scotch Cologne.

The collection's returning gourmand scent has its own post: Jo Malone London Ginger Biscuit Cologne.

Updated 12 October 2026: In stock at Jo Malone London's US, UK, Canadian and Australian sites. Sephora US lists it as Online Only (checked 10 October 2026). Because it's limited edition, stock can change quickly.

When Did the Jo Malone London Tangerine & Honey Cologne Launch?

Jo Malone London hasn't announced an official release date for Tangerine & Honey Cologne. Now Smell This reported on 29 September 2026 that it was listed at Sephora US alongside the holiday season's other new cologne, Vanilla Scotch. By 10 October 2026 it was on sale at jomalone.com and jomalone.co.uk, and it was still in stock at both on 12 October 2026.

Price

The cologne comes in one size, 100 ml:

• US: $180 at Jo Malone London and Sephora US
• UK: £130
• Canada: C$225
• Australia: A$278
• Europe: Not yet confirmed

In the UK, the scent also appears in two gift sets. The Fragrant Festivities Cologne Collection (£80) pairs it with Orange Bitters, Ginger Biscuit and Whisky & Cedarwood. The Seasonal Scents Collection (£130) contains the Tangerine & Honey cologne, an Orange Bitters hand-and-body cream and a Ginger Biscuit candle.

Jo Malone London Tangerine & Honey Cologne Fragrance Notes

Jo Malone London's official pyramid:

• Top: Tangerine
• Heart: Honey
• Base: Tobacco Leaves

The brand's description also mentions clove, although clove isn't part of the pyramid.

What Does Jo Malone London Tangerine & Honey Cologne Smell Like?

Based on the official notes, the cologne opens on tangerine, which the brand calls "bright and tart." It moves into a honey heart that Jo Malone London says has "animalic accents and touches of tobacco," and it settles on tobacco leaves, described as "evocatively warm with sweet aromatic and woody notes."

Jo Malone London describes the scent as "a twist of festive flavours. Slices of fresh, vibrant tangerine are drizzled with the elegant smoothness of honey and a spicy dash of clove." Sephora's listing, as reported by Now Smell This, says the cologne was "inspired by a Scottish liqueur made from a blend of aged Scotch, spices, tangerines, and honey."

The quote on Jo Malone London's product page explains the intended structure: "I love the contrast between the zesty fruity tangerine – it's so different from say, an orange or a lemon – and the tobacco leaves and honey. We… deliberately built the fragrance in this way so that when you smell it, you smell both clearly."

Where to Buy

• US: Jo Malone London ($180); Sephora ($180, Online Only)
• UK: Jo Malone London UK (£130)
• Canada: Jo Malone London Canada (C$225)
• Europe: Not yet confirmed
• Australia: Jo Malone London Australia (A$278)
• Other markets: Availability varies by region; more international stockists may be added.

Checked 12 October 2026: In stock at jomalone.com, jomalone.co.uk, jomalone.ca and jomalone.com.au. Sephora US listed it as Online Only on 10 October 2026.

What Makes the Jo Malone London Tangerine & Honey Cologne Different?

• It's one of two new colognes in the Holiday 2026 collection. The other is Vanilla Scotch, which also appears in the Jo Malone London Mini Ginger Biscuit & Vanilla Scotch Gift Set ($50, Sephora US).
• It's a citrus scent with a honey heart and a tobacco-leaf base, unlike the collection's gourmand biscuit and vanilla scents.
• It comes in one size, 100 ml. No 30 ml version is listed on the brand's sites.

Details and Packaging

• Format: Jo Malone London calls it "a citrus amber scent inspired by a twist of festive flavours." It's a 100 ml cologne, and Sephora's listing notes "a special festive design."
• Packaging: The official images show a clear Jo Malone London bottle with pale yellow juice, a silver cap and a yellow-and-navy tartan bow at the neck. The images also show it in a cream Jo Malone London box tied with a black ribbon bow, and in a still life with pewter jugs.
• Brand directions: Jo Malone London suggests spritzing it onto the wrists, neck and pulse points. It recommends layering it with Grapefruit Cologne "for a warm citrus pairing with the smoothness of honey."

You can find more launches from the house on our Jo Malone London tag page.

Sources

• Jo Malone London UK and US product pages for Tangerine & Honey Cologne
• Jo Malone London Canada and Australia product pages
• Sephora US product listing
• Now Smell This, 29 September 2026

Macy's Holiday Beauty Sets 2026 are six Created For Macy's gift sets of prestige deluxe minis, priced $25–$50, sold only at Macy's (US). The Holiday Beauty Sets 2026 line-up covers serums, mascaras, body care and men's grooming:

• 9-Piece Spectacular Serum Gift Set
• 5-Piece Eye Candy Makeup Icons Set
• 4-Piece Glam Cracker Travel Set
• 5-Piece Self Care Saviors Set
• Men's 9-Piece Full Routine Set
• 5-Piece Luxury Beauty Essential Set

The sets appeared at Macy's between 16 September and 10 October 2026.

Updated 10 October 2026: all six sets are listed at Macy's (US).

When Did Macy's Holiday Beauty Sets 2026 Launch?

Macy's hasn't announced an official release date. These are the dates each set was first seen at Macy's:

• By 16 September 2026: the Self Care Saviors and Men's Full Routine sets
• By 2 October 2026: the Spectacular Serums, Glam Cracker and Luxury Beauty Essential sets
• By 10 October 2026: the Eye Candy Makeup Icons set

Price

The sets range from $25 to $50 in the US. Macy's lists a value of $170 for the $50 Spectacular Serum set, $70 for the $30 Eye Candy set, $50 for the $25 Self Care Saviors set and $85 for the $30 Men's Full Routine set. These stated values are what Macy's says the items would cost if bought separately. Macy's does not state a value for the Glam Cracker or Luxury Beauty Essential sets.

What's Inside

Each box carries the line "Product photos depict brand only. See back panel for product size details", so every item is a deluxe or travel mini. Macy's lists these contents:

9-Piece Spectacular Serum Gift Set ($50). The box reads "Spectacular Serums — Find Your Favorite" and states a net weight of 63 ml / 2.06 fl oz.

• Caudalie Resveratrol-Lift Instant Firming Serum, 0.34 oz
• Lancôme Génifique Ultimate Recovery Serum, 0.23 oz
• MAC Hyper Real Serumizer Skin Balancing Hydration Serum, 0.17 oz
• Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex, 0.23 oz
• Philosophy Ultimate Miracle Worker Lift & Firm Face & Neck Serum, 0.16 oz
• Guerlain Abeille Royale Youth Watery Oil Serum, 0.16 oz
• Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides and Peptides, 0.14 oz
• Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Serum, 0.33 oz
• SK-II GenOptics InfinitAura Brightening Serum, 0.3 oz

5-Piece Eye Candy Makeup Icons Set ($30). This set contains five mascaras.

• Tarte Tartelette XL Tubing Mascara in Black, 0.067 oz
• Yves Saint Laurent Lash Clash Extreme Volume Mascara in Black, 0.06 oz
• Lancôme Lash Idôle Curl Goddess Mascara in Divine Black, 0.06 oz
• Wander Beauty Mile High Club Length and Define Mascara in Jet Black, 0.31 oz
• Dolce & Gabbana Beauty Everfull XL Mascara in Total Black, 0.1 oz

4-Piece Glam Cracker Travel Set ($25). This set contains three skincare minis and one mascara.

• Origins Plantscription Triple-Action Youth Cream, 0.05 oz
• MAC Hyper Real Fresh Canvas Cream-To-Foam Cleanser, 0.17 oz
• Lancôme Rénergie H.P.N. 300-Peptide Cream, 0.16 oz
• Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes Platinum Mascara in Black, 0.07 oz

5-Piece Self Care Saviors Set ($25). This set mixes face and body care.

• AVYA Honey + Amber Deep Cleansing Exfoliating Scrub, 1 oz
• Kiehl's Ultra Body Mega Moisture Squalane Cream, 1 oz
• Lancôme Absolue The Eye Cream, 0.16 oz
• Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum, 0.27 oz
• TONYMOLY Plum Bum Tightening Peptide Serum, 1.01 oz

Men's 9-Piece Full Routine Set ($30). The box reads "Men's Full Routine".

• Baxter of California Exfoliating Body Bar, 1 oz
• Cardon Purifying Clay Cleanser, 0.5 oz
• C.O. Bigelow Elixir Blue Hair & Body Wash, 0.5 oz
• Guerlain Abeille Royale Youth Watery Oil Serum, 0.16 oz
• Jack Black Turbo Wash Energizing Cleanser for Hair & Body, 1 oz
• Kiehl's Facial Fuel Invigorating Moisture Treatment for Men, 0.5 oz
• Lancôme Génifique Ultimate Recovery Serum, 0.23 oz
• Proraso Pre-Shave Cream Refreshing Formula, 0.5 oz
• The Art of Shaving Sandalwood Shaving Cream, 1.5 oz

5-Piece Luxury Beauty Essential Set ($35). This set combines a Burberry primer, Lancôme and Prada mascaras, a Clarins lip stain and an Armani lipstick. Full details are in our Macy's 5-Piece Luxury Beauty Essential Set post.

If you're buying more than one set, note that the Lancôme Génifique and Guerlain Abeille Royale serums appear in both the Spectacular Serums and Men's Full Routine sets.

Where to Buy

• US: macys.com and Macy's stores (store availability varies). Links:

- 9-Piece Spectacular Serum Gift Set ($50)

- 4-Piece Glam Cracker Travel Set ($25)

- 5-Piece Luxury Beauty Essential Set ($35)

- The remaining sets are listed among all Created For Macy's sets

• UK: Not available. Created For Macy's sets are sold only by Macy's in the US.
• International: Not confirmed. Macy's ships some items internationally, but availability of these sets outside the US is not confirmed.

Checked 10 October 2026: all six sets listed at Macy's (US); prices as listed at launch.

Macy's also sells other holiday sets this season, including advent calendars.

What Makes the Macy's Holiday Beauty Sets 2026 Different?

• Every set is a Created For Macy's exclusive that mixes several prestige brands in one box.
• Two sets focus on a single product type: nine serums in Spectacular Serums and five mascaras in Eye Candy.
• The collection includes a dedicated men's grooming set with shaving, cleansing and skincare minis.

Packaging

Macy's official product photos show each box with its contents. The serum, mascara and cracker sets also have a contents-only shot.

• Spectacular Serums: red, pink and cream checkered box with a polar bear in a scarf, a squirrel and a dove
• Eye Candy Makeup Icons: teal and cream striped box with snowy trees and doves
• Glam Cracker: pink and cream Christmas-cracker-shaped box with red ribbons at each end
• Self Care Saviors: pink toile-print box
• Men's Full Routine: navy and cream striped box

For other retailer holiday sets this season, see the Boots x e.l.f. Beauty Icons gift set, the GLOSSYBOX Christmas Collection and the M&S Beauty Advent Calendar 2026.

Sources

• Macy's, Created For Macy's
• Instagram post on Macy's Holiday Beauty Sets 2026
• Beauty Detective, "Macy's Holiday Beauty Sets 2026" (16 September 2026)
• Beauty Detective, "Macy's Holiday Beauty Sets 2026" (10 October 2026)
• Durbin Rock, Spectacular Serums Gift Set
• Durbin Rock, Glam Cracker Travel Set

Jo Malone London's Holiday 2026 collection adds two new colognes, Tangerine & Honey and Vanilla Scotch, plus advent calendars and gift sets. Both new scents are limited edition and sit alongside festive editions of Orange Bitters, Whisky & Cedarwood and Ginger Biscuit, with Tangerine & Honey priced at $180 (100 ml) in the US and £130 in the UK. The full Jo Malone London Holiday 2026 lineup was on sale in the US and UK by 10 October 2026.

Updated 10 October 2026: The collection is listed as available to add to bag on jomalone.com and jomalone.co.uk. Sephora US also lists it, with Tangerine & Honey and Whisky & Cedarwood marked Online Only. Because the new colognes are limited edition, stock can change quickly.

When Did the Jo Malone London Holiday 2026 Collection Launch?

Jo Malone London hasn't announced an official release date. Ginger Biscuit Cologne went online for all Sephora US clients on 27 September 2026. Now Smell This reported the two new colognes, Tangerine & Honey and Vanilla Scotch, on 29 September 2026. By 10 October 2026, the full collection was on sale at jomalone.com, jomalone.co.uk and Sephora US.

Candles: All candles are 200 g and £59 each in the UK. The range includes the new Vanilla Scotch Scented Candle, plus Ginger Biscuit, Orange Bitters and Pine & Eucalyptus. The Orange Bitters candle is $88 in the US. Orange Bitters also comes as a Diffuser (£79, 165 ml) and a Hand Cream (£24, 30 ml).

Our separate post covers the returning Jo Malone London Ginger Biscuit Cologne.

What's Inside: Advent Calendars and Sets

Christmas Kist Advent Calendar: $495 (US) / £375 (UK). Bought separately, the contents would cost £595, according to Jo Malone London UK. The brand describes it as "a luxurious trunk – which doubles up as an advent calendar". Miniature seasonal favourites are hidden inside crackers, ornaments and stockings, including colognes, candles and bath & body treats. A 30 ml fragrance is revealed on the 25th.

Don't confuse the Christmas Kist with the smaller 12 Days of Jo Malone London Advent Calendar, which costs $250 in the US. You can browse more fragrance advent calendars for 2026 on our advent calendar hub.

Gift sets (UK prices, jomalone.co.uk):

• Fragrant Festivities Cologne Collection: £80. Includes Orange Bitters, Ginger Biscuit, Whisky & Cedarwood and the new Tangerine & Honey.
• Seasonal Scents Collection: £130. Includes Tangerine & Honey cologne, Orange Bitters hand-and-body cream and a Ginger Biscuit candle, in a tartan-dressed gift set.
• Cracker Collection: £188. Each Christmas cracker hides two scented treats.
• Other sets: Cologne Collection Festive Edition £100; Cologne Intense Collection Festive Edition £130; Festive Cologne Duo £40; Cream Cracker £40; Silver Cracker £40; Cream Ornament £34.

In the US, Sephora lists the Mini Ginger Biscuit & Vanilla Scotch Perfume Gift Set at $50 (2 x 9 ml).

What Does the Collection Smell Like?

• Tangerine & Honey: Jo Malone London calls it "a twist of festive flavours": tangerine "drizzled with the elegant smoothness of honey and a spicy dash of clove". According to Now Smell This, it was inspired by a Scottish liqueur made from aged Scotch, spices, tangerines and honey.
• Vanilla Scotch: The brand describes "warm indulgent vanilla" with "a spirited splash of a Scotch whisky accord", roasted tonka bean and golden amber.
• Whisky & Cedarwood: Jo Malone London describes "fine whisky notes, edged with spicy pimento, finished with warm cedarwood".
• Orange Bitters: The brand calls it "a delectable winter's cocktail" that moves from juicy sweet orange and mandarin to bitter orange, prune, sandalwood and amber.

Where to Buy

• US: Jo Malone London US sells Tangerine & Honey ($180), Whisky & Cedarwood Festive Edition ($180), Christmas Kist ($495) and Orange Bitters ($100, 30 ml). Sephora US lists Tangerine & Honey ($180), Whisky & Cedarwood ($180) and the Vanilla Scotch Travel Spray ($38).
• UK: Jo Malone London UK sells Tangerine & Honey (£130), Vanilla Scotch (£130 / £60), Orange Bitters (£130 / £60) and Christmas Kist (£375). It also sells the Vanilla Scotch candle (£59), Fragrant Festivities (£80), Seasonal Scents (£130) and the Cracker Collection (£188).
• Canada: Not yet confirmed.
• Europe: Not yet confirmed. The new colognes were not listed on Jo Malone London's Poland or Germany sites.
• Other markets: Availability varies by region; more international stockists may be added.

Checked 10 October 2026: Available to add to bag on jomalone.com and jomalone.co.uk. Listed at Sephora US, with Tangerine & Honey and Whisky & Cedarwood marked Online Only.

What Makes the Jo Malone London Holiday 2026 Collection Different?

• Two of the colognes, Tangerine & Honey and Vanilla Scotch, are new limited editions; Vanilla Scotch has a Scotch whisky accord, and Now Smell This says Tangerine & Honey was inspired by a Scotch-based liqueur.
• The colognes come with tartan bows in different colours: yellow-and-navy (Tangerine & Honey), navy (Vanilla Scotch), red (Whisky & Cedarwood) and yellow (Orange Bitters, which has a new look this year).
• The collection includes two advent calendars at different price points: the trunk-style Christmas Kist and the 12 Days calendar.

For another same-season release, see the Dior J'adore Music Box Holiday 2026 Perfume.

Sources

• Jo Malone London US (jomalone.com)
• Jo Malone London UK (jomalone.co.uk)
• Sephora US product listings
• Now Smell This, 29 September 2026

Charlotte Tilbury's Pillow Talk Everyday Icons Gift Set is a limited-edition lip and cheek kit with Lip Cheat, Big Lip Plumpgasm and a mini Unreal Blush. It costs $52 in the US and £42 in the UK at charlottetilbury.com, Sephora, Selfridges and Space NK, and it was on sale on Charlotte Tilbury's US and UK sites by 1 October 2026. The kit is part of the Charlotte Tilbury Holiday Sets and comes with a mini velvet charm bag.

The brand's larger Pillow Talk holiday offering is the Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Dreams Come True Gift Set, a $390 16-piece vanity case.

Updated 9 October 2026: The set is in stock at Charlotte Tilbury (US, UK, Canada, Australia, EU), Selfridges and Space NK, and listed at Sephora US and Sephora Canada. Because it's limited edition, stock can change quickly.

When Did the Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Everyday Icons Gift Set Launch?

Charlotte Tilbury hasn't announced an official release date. The Holiday 2026 sets launched first on the Charlotte Tilbury app as early access, and the brand didn't publish a date for that stage. This set is one of the original 19 sets. It was on sale at charlottetilbury.com in the US and UK by 1 October 2026. By 9 October 2026 it was also listed at Sephora US and Sephora Canada (both tagged New), Selfridges and Space NK.

Price

• US: $52 (Charlotte Tilbury, "Worth $91"; Sephora, "$91.00 value")
• UK: £42 (Charlotte Tilbury, "Worth £72"; Selfridges names it "Set Worth £71"; Space NK)
• Canada: CA$70 (Sephora Canada lists a "$123.50 value")
• Australia: A$82 (worth A$137)
• Europe: €57 (worth €94)

The set costs $52 / £42, and Charlotte Tilbury says buying the items one by one would cost $91 / £72. There is no item-by-item breakdown, because the travel Lip Cheat and the kit-exclusive mini blush aren't sold on their own. For reference, the full-size Pillow Talk Big Lip Plumpgasm alone is listed at $37 (US) and £28 (UK) on Charlotte Tilbury's site.

This set is not to be confused with two cheaper Pillow Talk kits on Charlotte Tilbury's site:

• Pillow Talk Iconic Lip + Cheek Kit at $36 / £29. Selfridges lists it as "Pillow Talk Lip & Cheek Kit - Medium Worth £47".
• Pillow Talk Icons On The Go at $45 / £44.

Everyday Icons is the one with the kit-exclusive mini Unreal Blush in Pillow Talk and the mini velvet charm bag.

What's Inside

The kit has four items: three makeup products and a bag. Charlotte Tilbury lists these:

• Lip Cheat lip liner, travel size, in Pillow Talk (listed as Pillow Talk Original in the description and Pillow Talk Medium in the swatch chart)
• Pillow Talk Big Lip Plumpgasm lip gloss, full size, in Fair/Medium
• Mini Unreal Blush Healthy Glow Stick, a cream blush in a limited-edition, kit-exclusive Pillow Talk shade
• Pillow Talk Velvet Organiser Makeup Bag, a mini pink quilted keychain bag with a clip, measuring 15.1 cm wide x 8.3 cm high x 8.3 cm deep

The box prints the net contents as "3 g 0.10 oz, 0.8 g, Net 5.5 ml 0.18 fl. oz" but doesn't say which size belongs to which item.

Shades and Products

• Lip Cheat in Pillow Talk is Charlotte Tilbury's nude-pink liner.
• Big Lip Plumpgasm in Fair/Medium is the full-size gloss. We covered the formula in our earlier post on Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Big Lip Plumpgasm.
• Pillow Talk Glow is the box name of the new blush shade, which the brand calls a "beautifying nude pink".

Charlotte Tilbury's arm swatches show all three shades on four skin tones.

Where to Buy

• US: Charlotte Tilbury ($52); Sephora ($52)
• UK: Charlotte Tilbury (£42); Selfridges (£42); Space NK (£42)
• Canada: Charlotte Tilbury (CA$70); Sephora Canada (CA$70)
• Australia: Charlotte Tilbury (A$82)
• Europe: Charlotte Tilbury EU and Germany (€57, available). It is also available on Charlotte Tilbury's France, Netherlands, Italy, Spain and Ireland sites.
• Poland: Not yet confirmed
• Other markets: availability varies by region.

Checked 9 October 2026:

• In stock at Charlotte Tilbury US, UK, CA, AU and EU sites, Selfridges and Space NK.
• Listed at Sephora US and Sephora Canada; stock not confirmed because Sephora blocks stock checks.
• Not found at Ulta or Nordstrom.

What Makes the Pillow Talk Everyday Icons Gift Set Different?

• The Unreal Blush Healthy Glow Stick shade is limited edition and exclusive to this kit.
• It comes with what Charlotte Tilbury calls an exclusive mini Pillow Talk keychain makeup bag.
• The set combines one full-size product with two travel/mini sizes across lips and cheeks.

Formula and Packaging

• Lip Cheat: Charlotte Tilbury says it is waterproof and smudge-proof and lasts up to 6 hours with no smudging.
• Big Lip Plumpgasm: The brand credits its "Plumpgasm Heat + Ice Technology" and says lips look 93% plumper instantly. It also says natural lips look 25% plumper in 2 weeks with daily use, tested on 33 people with twice-daily application. Key ingredients include sodium hyaluronate, capsicum frutescens resin, lupinus albus seed extract and vanillyl butyl ether.
• Unreal Blush Healthy Glow Stick: According to Charlotte Tilbury, it gives up to 24 hours of hydration and helps strengthen the skin barrier. The brand says the colour lasts up to 8 hours on cheeks and lips. Key ingredients include radish seed extract, hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, lupinus albus seed extract and sunflower seed oil.

How to Use

Charlotte Tilbury suggests lining the outer edge of the lips with Lip Cheat, then swiping Big Lip Plumpgasm over it. The blush is built up and blended with fingers or a brush.

Browse more Charlotte Tilbury launches and all makeup news.

Sources

• Charlotte Tilbury US and UK product pages
• Sephora US listing
• Selfridges listing
• Space NK listing

The Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm Vault is a limited-edition holiday set of 18 full-size Lip Butter Balms in an exclusive vegan leather vanity case. Summer Fridays prices the set at $315 (US). It launches on 16 October 2026 at Sephora, Sephora Canada and SummerFridays.com, with first access in the Sephora App on 15 October 2026. Browse all Summer Fridays launches.

The Vault is part of Summer Fridays' holiday 2026 releases. The brand also launched the Summer Fridays The Holiday Trio 2026, which pairs the Sugar Plum and Mocha Bonbon Lip Butter Balms with a mini Jet Lag Mask, and the Summer Fridays Body Layering Set, a body care set.

Updated 15 October 2026: Sephora's app first access has started. Sephora US lists the Vault at $315 and Sephora Canada at CA$425, both as app exclusives until the wider launch on 16 October. Because it's limited edition, stock can change quickly.

Release Date

The Lip Butter Balm Vault launches on 16 October 2026 in three places:

• Sephora
• Sephora Canada
• SummerFridays.com

Sephora App users get first access on 15 October 2026. Summer Fridays' announcement also names Revolve and Sephora at Kohl's as stockists.

Price

• US price: the Vault costs $315 on summerfridays.com.
• Stated value: Summer Fridays puts the set's value at $477.
• Single balms: individual Lip Butter Balms cost $24 each on summerfridays.com.
• Canada price: CA$425 at Sephora Canada, which gives a value of CA$643.

It's not to be confused with The Lip Butter Balm Minis, a cheaper set at $25 on summerfridays.com and Sephora US. The Minis set contains mini sizes, while the Vault contains full sizes.

What's Inside

Summer Fridays lists these contents:

• 18 full-size Lip Butter Balms, 15g / 0.5 oz each, one in each of the 18 flavours

- 9 core shades

- 9 limited-edition shades

• 1 limited-edition vegan leather vanity case (9.06 × 7.09 × 4.33 in), available only in this set

Lip Butter Balm Vault Shades

The descriptions below are Summer Fridays' own. Iced Coffee is one of the core shades, and we covered it in our Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm Iced Coffee post.

Where to Buy

• US: Summer Fridays ($315). Sephora US ($315) lists it as an app exclusive on 15 October, ahead of the 16 October launch; Sephora at Kohl's and Revolve were due to stock it from 16 October 2026.
• UK: Not yet confirmed.
• Canada: Sephora Canada (CA$425), app exclusive on 15 October, then from 16 October 2026.
• Europe: Not yet confirmed.
• Other markets: Not yet confirmed.

Checked 15 October 2026: listed at Sephora US ($315) and Sephora Canada (CA$425) as app exclusives; listed on summerfridays.com at $315.

Checked 25 October 2026: in stock at summerfridays.com ($315).

What Makes the Lip Butter Balm Vault Different?

• First full sizes of three shades: Peach Granita, Berry Sorbet and Sea Salt Caramel come in full size here for the first time. Summer Fridays says they were previously only available as minis and calls them community favourites.
• Every shade in one set: the set holds all 18 flavours, split evenly between nine core and nine limited-edition shades.
• Exclusive case: the vegan leather vanity case is available only in this set.

Formula and Packaging

• Lip Butter Balm: Summer Fridays says the formula is:

- vegan and cruelty-free

- formulated without gluten

- suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin

The brand suggests using it when lips need extra hydration during the day, or as an overnight lip mask.

• Vanity case: a limited-edition vegan leather case measuring 9.06 × 7.09 × 4.33 in. Summer Fridays describes it as a set "to collect, treasure and share."

Sources

• Summer Fridays official site: The Lip Butter Balm Vault (checked 9 October 2026)
• Summer Fridays' launch announcement, as reposted on Instagram (9 October 2026)

Dior's J'adore Music Box is a limited-edition holiday perfume gift set: a collectible music box that holds a 50 ml refillable bottle of J'adore L'Or. It costs $1,000 in the US, £810 in the UK and €950 in France and Germany on dior.com, where it was listed in stock by 9 October 2026. A luxury personal-shopper account on Instagram says it reaches stores in limited quantities from 14 October 2026.

The same gingerbread holiday theme runs through the Dior La Malle des Rêves Exceptional Advent Calendar 2026 and the Dior Le 30 Montaigne Beauty Advent Calendar 2026, whose contents include a J'adore L'Or 3.5ml.

Updated 9 October 2026: in stock on dior.com in the US, UK, France, Germany and Poland. Because it's limited edition, stock can change quickly.

When Did the Dior J'adore Music Box Launch?

Dior hasn't announced an official release date for the J'adore Music Box. When we checked on 9 October 2026, it was listed in stock on dior.com in the US, UK, France, Germany and Poland. A luxury personal-shopper account on Instagram reports that it arrives in stores in limited quantities from 14 October 2026, and advises calling a Dior sales associate to reserve one. Dior has not confirmed the in-store date.

Dior J'adore Music Box Price

• US: $1,000 (listed as "J'adore Music Box Holiday Gift Set 2026 Edition")
• UK: £810 (£16,200 per litre)
• France: €950 ("Boîte à Musique J'adore - édition limitée")
• Germany: €950
• Poland: 4,504 zł

What's Inside

The set contains one item:

• J'adore L'Or, 50 ml, in a refillable bottle, housed in the music box

Dior J'adore Music Box Fragrance Notes

Dior hasn't published a top, heart and base pyramid for J'adore L'Or. Dior highlights three key notes, all absolutes:

• Orange blossom
• Jasmine grandiflorum
• Centifolia rose

What Does Dior J'adore L'Or Smell Like?

Built only from Dior's named notes, J'adore L'Or is a floral perfume built around three floral notes: orange blossom, jasmine grandiflorum and centifolia rose. Dior hasn't said which notes come first and which come last. Dior describes the essence as "full and voluptuous" and calls it "a floral quintessence that is both powerful and sensual, revealed in a pure and essential concentrate."

Where to Buy

• US: Dior US ($1,000)
• UK: Dior UK (£810)
• Canada: Not yet confirmed
• Europe: Dior France (€950), Dior Germany (€950), Dior Poland (4,504 zł)
• Other markets: availability varies by region; more international stockists may be added.

We found no listings at other retailers. According to the personal-shopper post, it is also sold in Dior boutiques.

Checked 9 October 2026: in stock on dior.com in the US, UK, France, Germany and Poland.

For the rest of the season's launches, see the Dior Holiday 2026 gift sets and the Dior Holiday 2026 makeup collection.

What Makes the Dior J'adore Music Box Different?

• Address-inspired design: Dior says the box is inspired by 30 Avenue Montaigne, the House's address. Opening its doors reveals the "Dior Sweet Atelier of Dreams", described as "seemingly sculpted in gingerbread and delicately sprinkled with shimmering sugar."
• Moving scene: According to the personal-shopper account, the gingerbread scene rotates around the J'adore bottle as a melody plays when the door opens.
• Change from 2025: Last year's Dior Circus of Dreams music box, designed with artist Pietro Ruffo, was a carousel with acrobats and mechanical elephants, wound with a star-shaped key, according to Luxus Plus. The 2026 box swaps the circus for a gingerbread atelier. It is not to be confused with that 2025 edition.

Packaging

• Closed box: Dior's images show a white box shaped like a Dior building facade, with embossed windows and a gold oval Dior medallion on the front.
• Open box: Inside are a gold mirrored roof section and side doors lined with gold mirror panels. The gingerbread-coloured scene shows a bow, stars, candy canes, a striped bottle shape and gift boxes on a rotating base marked "Dior".
• Bottle: The gold J'adore L'Or bottle sits at the centre, "nestled in a collar-like base like a precious candy," according to Dior. Dior lists the bottle as refillable.

Sources

• Dior US product page
• Dior UK product page
• Dior France product page
• A luxury personal-shopper account on Instagram (in-store date and rotating scene)
• Luxus Plus (2025 Dior Circus of Dreams music box)

Skins The Holiday Box is a €90 gift box from Dutch retailer Skins with 14 perfume, skincare, make-up and home products, on sale now at skins.nl. The limited-edition Skins Box combines four full-size products with ten luxury miniatures from brands including L'Atelier Parfum, Westman Atelier, Leif and ZENOLOGY. Skins says the contents are worth €362 if bought separately.

Updated 8 October 2026: in stock at skins.nl (€90).

When Did the Skins The Holiday Box Launch?

Skins hasn't announced an official release date. Customer reviews on the skins.nl product page start on 6 October 2026, so the box was on sale at skins.nl by then. Skins announced it as "now available" on Instagram on 8 October 2026.

Price

Skins The Holiday Box costs €90 at skins.nl. According to Skins, the four full-size products have a combined value of €177, and including the luxury miniatures the total product value is €362. Skins defines "full size" as a size also sold as a standalone product, and bases miniature values on the price per millilitre of the smallest retail size. Skins hasn't listed values for the individual miniatures.

What's Inside

The box holds 14 products: 4 full-size products and 10 luxury miniatures. Skins lists these products:

Full size

1. L'Atelier Parfum – Vanilla Blush Eau de Parfum (50 ml), worth €95
2. Leif – Caviar Lime Body Scrub (100 ml), worth €17
3. Westman Atelier – Squeaky Clean Liquid Lip Balm in Garçonne, worth €40
4. ZENOLOGY – Skins x ZENOLOGY Trigger Spray (75 ml) or Trigger Spray Libri (75 ml), worth €25

Luxury miniatures

1. EX NIHILO – Demon Dancer Eau de Parfum (7.5 ml)
2. Maison Crivelli – Tobacco Carnaval Extrait de Parfum (5 ml)
3. Susanne Kaufmann – Body Butter for the Senses (50 ml)
4. Sunday Riley – C.E.O Afterglow Brightening Vitamin C Gel Cream (15 g)
5. J-Scent – Roasted Green Tea Eau de Parfum (9 ml)
6. L:a Bruket – 158 Body Lotion Lemongrass (55 ml)
7. Verso Skincare – Balancing Day Cream Retinol 8 (10 ml)
8. Omorovicza – Cleansing Foam (30 ml)
9. Simone Andreoli – Oud Scandalous Madness Eau de Parfum (7.5 ml)
10. Reome – Three Suns Balm (7.5 ml)

Skins says each box contains one of the two ZENOLOGY Trigger Sprays, and which variant you receive varies per box.

The only full-size make-up item is the lip balm from Westman Atelier. The brand also has its own holiday 2026 launch, the Westman Atelier The Eyeshadow Holiday Edit.

Where to Buy

• US: Not sold; this is a Skins Box sold by Skins only
• UK: Not yet confirmed
• Europe: Skins (English) (€90), also listed on Skins (German) and Skins (French). Skins has boutiques in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany.
• Other markets: availability varies by region; check skins.nl for delivery to your country.

Checked 8 October 2026: in stock at skins.nl (€90).

Skins notes that buying a Skins Box does not qualify for its exclusive gifts with purchase.

What Makes the Skins The Holiday Box Different?

• Gift box, not a calendar: It has no doors or days. That separates it from retailer advent calendars such as the Space NK 12 Days of Luxury Advent Calendar 2026 and the Harvey Nichols Beauty Advent Calendar 2026.
• Four categories in one box: Skins combines perfume, skincare, make-up and home products, and includes four fragrance miniatures alongside a full-size 50 ml eau de parfum.
• One variable item: The ZENOLOGY full size is either the Skins x ZENOLOGY or the Libri Trigger Spray, depending on the box.

Key Details

• Fragrance concentrations: Four miniatures are eaux de parfum (EX NIHILO, J-Scent, Simone Andreoli) or an extrait (Maison Crivelli). The full size is L'Atelier Parfum's Vanilla Blush Eau de Parfum.
• Skincare actives in the product names: Sunday Riley's gel cream is a Vitamin C brightening formula, and Verso's day cream contains retinol (Retinol 8).
• Body care: The body products are a scrub (Leif), a body butter (Susanne Kaufmann) and a body lotion (L:a Bruket).

Skins describes the box as "a selection of new discoveries and much-loved favourites, to give as gifts or to enjoy yourself over the festive season." More seasonal sets are in our gift sets coverage.

Sources

• Skins – The Holiday Box product page (skins.nl), checked 8 October 2026
• Skins Instagram post, 8 October 2026