The Christmas Fragrance Collection

While it takes its inspiration from its fragrant predecessor – call it a ‘looking back to look forward’ scenario – the candle is not a replica of the cologne. Rather, this new iteration, explains Céline, takes on a life and character of its own, conjuring a feeling of home. ‘Imagine baking a chocolate cake in your kitchen with a hint of orange. There is something so lovely about the scent of baking in the home.’ The end result? ‘A non-sugary gourmand fragrance,’ says Céline. One that cleverly manages to be sumptuous and sophisticated in equal measure.

The route of nostalgia doesn’t end there; other much-loved scents will also be making a comeback for the festive period. Ginger Biscuit, like Bitter Orange & Chocolate, also made its initial appearance in 2013 as part of the Sugar & Spice collection. Now a 100ml cologne, it is a delicious and contemporary take on the traditional and much-loved British biscuit that is infused with vanilla, creamy wood notes and of course the zing of the ginger. It is, explains Céline, ‘an irresistible scent that immediately surrounds you with comfort’. Which is exactly what you want at Christmas.

The warm and sensual Orange Bitters, inspired by the classic cocktail, has also returned. The zesty concoction – which includes amber and sandalwood notes – now comes in a cologne, diffuser and candle.

For an archetypal Christmas scent, look no further than Pine & Eucalyptus. Bright, bracing and enlivening, this aromatic green scent is essential Christmas morning fare. But just like all the scents in the Christmas collection, be it Fir & Artemisia or Bitter Orange & Chocolate, these are scents that transcend seasonal boundaries. And so, you can expect them all to give you a sense of comfort and joy that will resonate long after the festivities are a distant memory.