Some people like liquor.
Some people like cars.
Some people like money.
I like cologne and clothing, and this year’s Christmas wish list (shout out to Andy and Mom) is focused on those mainstays; there is nothing new under the sun. And so, without further ado, here is how my current wish-list shakes out – with the proviso that this is only a starting point – other wishes may come later… I reserve the right for more. (For appetizers and stocking stuffers, there’s always my Amazon wish list here– and don’t be afraid to dig deep – some of those item shave been there for years, because they have yet to make it into my home – but I just did a scroll-through and I’m still intrigued by everything there.)
This year’s big ask begins with a new and elusive Tom Ford Private Blend called ‘Amber Intrigue’, which was previously only available at Harrod’s in London. Having lost out on the exquisite ‘London’ Tom Ford offering that was only available there a few years ago, I was thrilled to see that ‘Amber Intrigue’ is now available here for those of us unhappily living outside of London.
Guerlain’s series of spice scents have proven to be bottles of beauty because Guerlain doesn’t mess around. The Guerlain house has been in my blood since I was born, as it was one of the perfumes that my Mom wore during my childhood. On nights when she would be out at class, I’d steal a small spray of it, and on one evening upon tucking me in for the night, my Dad told me I smelled nice. It marked my earliest understanding of the power of perfume, sparking a love affair with fragrance that has lasted to this day. ‘Santal Royal’ is my coveted wish next – and it’s on sale here at this gorgeous discount fragrance site.
Acqua di Parma has an exquisite scent called ‘Luce di Rosa’ which I’ve had my nose on for quite some time after trying it on during a Mother’s Day weekend in NY several years ago – as luck would have it, it’s also available on a major sale right now at this link, so the stars seem to have aligned for this one.
Victoria Beckham will always be my favorite Spice Girl (I still swoon for Posh), and her taste in perfume and clothing has proven sharp and chic over the years. A discovery set of fragrance samples is the most economical offering on this list, and it gives me a chance to see if I want to invest in more. Of course, I’m willing to take a chance on ‘Portofino ’97’, as it is reportedly the stuff of summer heat and timeless beauty – you may be able to find it on sale somewhere, and if not there’s always Bloomingdale’s here. It looks to be a possible summer scent for 2026 – and it’s never too soon to start dreaming about summer.
Finally, one last big-ask, because I’ve been wanting a leopard tote bag for decades now – this one from Reformation is stunning, and a quarter of the price they’re asking for most of the leopard totes available today!
{Reminder: my Amazon wish list here is always a safe buy guide.}
