Whether it’s the mysterious coworker or the woman who has everything, some people are seemingly impossible to shop for—leaving gift-givers few options but the tried-and-true candle. But while reaching for tea-light stocking stuffers and waxes poured in keepsake vases, why not also consider adding something slightly more out-of-the-box to your cart?
This year, Jo Malone London has put an olfactory twist on the classic holiday ornament with its two playful ceramic shapes: a ribbed heptagon, which comes scented with woodsy pomegranate, and a triangular offering that recalls Christmas morning with its notes of eucalyptus and pine (all the better for those who opted for a faux tree—eco-friendly, yes, but sadly lacking that obligatory festive fragrance). Meanwhile, a handmade glass orb can be found in Diptyque’s 50th anniversary 34 Bazaar line—a collectsion of striking home accents that pay homage to the French label’s origins as a marchand de riens, a ”merchant of everything.” Hanging from a logo-stamped silk ribbon, which can be spritzed with an eau de toilette of your choice, the one-of-a-kind prismatic bauble is sure to charm anyone and everyone. Best of all? Unlike a candle, these objets will last a lifetime.