Last minute Christmas scent-sational gifts – shop local
If you’re still looking for thoughtful, feel-good gifts with genuine festive charm, these beautiful scent-led treats are available right now in Cork and East Cork – perfect for last-minute gifting without the stress.
Flourish Emporium Christmas Cracker Wax Melts (€15)
Crack open festive cheer with this elegant Christmas cracker filled with six of Flourish Emporium’s most-loved botanical wax melts. Each melt brings warmth, calm and natural fragrance into the home. Ideal as a Secret Santa, teacher gift, stocking filler or a charming festive table setting with purpose. Botanical, joyful and beautifully considered. Available at Flourish Emporium.
The Ritual of Ayurveda Gift Set (€65.90)
A luxurious self-care gift designed to restore balance and calm. Infused with sweet almond oil and Indian rose, this indulgent pouch is perfect for anyone who deserves a mindful moment during the busy Christmas season. A refined, comforting gift that always feels special. Available at Mahon Point Shopping Centre.
Eau des Merveilles & Élixir des Merveilles (from €84)
A fragrance of true enchantment. Created by Jean-Claude Ellena, this iconic amber-woody scent is feminine, surprising and timeless. From the light, magical Eau des Merveilles to the richer, gourmand Élixir des Merveilles, it is a fragrance gift that feels thoughtful, luxurious and unforgettable. Available at Minihans Chemist.
Marc Jacobs Perfect Absolute (from €90)
This is the fragrance I’m wearing right now, and it has firmly earned its place as my everyday winter scent.
Marc Jacobs Perfect Absolute is a richer, more indulgent interpretation of the original Eau de Parfum, and it truly comes into its own in colder weather. On first spray, there’s an immediate warmth – a caramelised fig note that feels juicy and comforting, with just enough sweetness to draw you in.
As it settles, the heart reveals a soft bloom of jasmine absolu, adding elegance and femininity without tipping into anything overly floral. Finally, the fragrance dries down into a smooth, enveloping amber base that lingers beautifully on the skin, giving that cosy, wrapped-in-cashmere feeling that works perfectly from morning right through to evening.
It’s comforting yet confident, polished but effortless. The kind of scent that makes you feel put together on even the most ordinary winter days. The opening caramelised fig brings warmth and subtle indulgence.
Jasmine absolu in the heart adds softness and balance. A rich amber base anchors the fragrance, giving depth, longevity and that unmistakable winter appeal.
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