12 Holiday Collector Bottles. This month, fragrance houses ship holiday treats for true fragrance enthusiasts: limited edition bottles. These are usually the most ornate and creative flacons of the year and are offered in very limited numbers – usually because they are so expensive to produce. Think of them as “thank you” gestures for loyal clients. It’s also an opportunity for the bottle and packaging designers to really express their creativity. Here are 12 of the very best of the season.
Thierry Mugler Angel: Immaculate Star Limited Edition
Each season, Thierry reinvents his iconic star-shaped bottle for the holidays. I had the opportunity to showcase a dozen of these past bottles and they are true works of art. Of all the fragrance houses, Mugler has the most loyal bottle collectors. These sell out in a matter of days. For 2015, you’ll notice that the bottle is adorned with clear Swarovski crystal. It’s beautifully done.
Viktor & Rolf BonBon Holiday Limited Edition
More than 200 pink rhinestones adorn the bow on the holiday edition BonBon bottle. It actually looks like a piece of jewelry and would look impressive on a bedroom vanity.
Thierry Mugler Angel Passion Edition
Fans of the rich floral gourmand fragrance will want to snap up this 25 ml traveler edition. The blue glass flacon is replaced with an eye-popping shade of red. It’s an ideal stocking stuffer.
Victor & Rolf Flowerbomb Fireworks Limited Edition
It’s the 10th anniversary of Flowerbomb, a fragrance that remains in the 10 ten prestige scents globally. To mark the occasion, the designers have created a firework design crafted of pink gold metal and delicate translucent pearls. It’s sculptural and charming.
Spicebomb Digital Art Edition
The spicy men’s fragrance gets an artistic twist this season with a digital pattern described as a “disruptive fashion collector.” Definitely will appeal to the digital fan in your life.
Guerlain My G
This very exclusive scent is an Oriental fougere fragrance for her that pairs maculine and feminine notes.
The bottle was inspired by a 1937 flacon designed by Jacques Guerlain as a tribute to Sergeii Diaghilev, a Russian art critic & founder of the Ballets Russes. The shape of the bottle references a bow tie that men wore during gala evenings and to ballerina bows.
Giorgio Armani Si Perfume Oil
This apothecary-style bottle gets a luxurious makeover thanks to a heavy glass bottle and black lacquer gradation. The Armani logo is gold hot-stamped. Inside, is the highest perfume concentration within the entire Armani collection at 25%. There are only a few hundred coming to this country so be quick if you want one of these.
Euphoria essence Calvin Klein
To mark the 10th anniversary of euphoria, New York fashion brand Calvin Klein is introducing a new fruity floriental twist on the original complete with a purple and turquoise bottle. It’s a fun collector’s edition for those who love euphoria.
YSL Paris Rebel Collector
YSL regularly invites up-and-coming artists to reinvent the Paris bottle for limited editions. This holiday sees a hot pink cap over a silver and black bottle. The mood fits perfectly with the direction from the makeup collection.
Thierry Mugler Alien Majestueux Limited Edition
Add some mystery to your fragrance collection with this deep, sensuous interpretation of Alien. The bottle boasts darker golden shades and a pyramid-inspired box shape.
Dolce & Gabbana the One Essence
The sleek glass bottle is inspired by haute perfumery techniques. The One Essence boasts the highest concentration of the classic The One fragrance, a rich Oriental floral scent. It arrives in stores in November.
Giorgio Armani Si Golden Bow Edition
Mr. Armani’s signature women’s fragrance Si comes dressed with a golden bow for holiday 2015. The accent is taken from his Prive Haute Couture gowns and marks the connection between fine fragrance and high fashion.
I gave away this collector’s bottle of the gourmand Angel scent. Congrats to Cat Forsley from Canada. I drew her name from all those who commented below.
448 Comments
Stella k
October 8, 2015 at 4:45 amMy favourite is Viktor & Rolf BonBon Holiday Limited Edition
Gabriella L.
October 8, 2015 at 1:42 amFlowerbomb is my fave!
Gloria Tretiak
October 8, 2015 at 1:09 amIf I could I would like them all, so I’ll be happy with whatever I win
Chantal Hercules
October 8, 2015 at 12:58 amMy favourite is Victor & Rolf BonBon Holiday Limited Edition Beautiful
Beth Fralix
October 8, 2015 at 12:56 amThierry Mugler Angel: Immaculate Star Limited Edition & Viktor & Rolf BonBon Holiday Limited Edition are tied as the most beautiful limited edition bottles! I think they are so very lovely!! Thank you for the chance to win! @BethandWilliam
Beth Lutz
October 8, 2015 at 12:19 amI love christmas and all the gorgeous pink and sparkling girly thing on sale.All are so sexy but the YSL PARIS is super fun but I love ANGEL too.Thank you as always and good luck.
Marianne Malchesky
October 7, 2015 at 11:35 pmFlower bomb Fireworks❤️???@mmalchesky75
Tina Lehmkuhl
October 7, 2015 at 11:32 pmViktor & Rolf BonBon Holiday Limited Edition is so cute. Fits my Mom to a tee. @TinaLehmkuhl
Susan P.
October 7, 2015 at 11:12 pmI like the shape and color of Thierry Mugler Angel: Immaculate Star Limited Edition the best.
@orchidlady01
CL Chin
October 7, 2015 at 10:34 pmi love the Thierry Mugler Angel: Immaculate Star Limited Edition. Angel has been my favourite scent for quite some time now. And thanks for letting me know about the Angel Passion edition, I’ll put this on my wishlist.
@citygal28
Lesa Labbauf
October 7, 2015 at 10:20 pmI love all the bows this season! But, I Thierry Mugler’s Immaculate Star bottle is my fave! The alternating size and placement of Swarovski crystals is simply classy and beautiful. Angel is also my signature scent. Being mostly home-bound I don’t get out to the shops like I used to. Thank you, Dave for showing these creations on your site. I would miss most otherwise.
Lesa Labbauf
October 7, 2015 at 10:21 pmSorry, forgot to put @LeyLey917. Again, thank you Dave.
Pamela cox
October 7, 2015 at 10:10 pmDefinitely the angel. Love it its my main fragrance.
Anna T
October 7, 2015 at 9:43 pmArmani’s Si perfume oil bottle is my fave @ProductGalYVR
Juliana Maciel
October 7, 2015 at 9:15 pmThierry Mugler Angel: Immaculate Star Limited Edition is stunning!! @juh_fm
Jennie
October 7, 2015 at 9:09 pmthat Guerlain My G bottle is divine!!!
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S. King
October 7, 2015 at 6:46 pmAll very beautiful but the YSL Paris bottle calls out to me.
Melanie E
October 7, 2015 at 6:45 pmThe holiday collector’s bottle is my favourite this year is the pink Viktor & Rolf BonBon Holiday Limited Edition! It looks so cute! Thanks for the wonderful giveaway, Dave! I have entered lots of these giveaways but I have yet to win anything yet! @MaraMel
Gil Segev
October 7, 2015 at 4:45 pmThe Mugler Alien is my fav, but they’re all so beautiful! Thank you for sharing, Dave 🙂 @GSIProductions
Sheerie Franks
October 7, 2015 at 3:19 pmVictor & Rolf Flowerbomb Fireworks Limited Edition is stunning!
@SheerieF
Linda G.
October 7, 2015 at 3:10 pmThierry Mugler Alien Majestueux Limited Edition is my favorite, it’s just a “regal” Alien but still so inviting can help but want to try a little spritz!
Melanie
October 7, 2015 at 3:10 pmThe Thierry Mugler Angel Immaculate Star Limited Edition!
Emel
October 7, 2015 at 3:06 pmVictor & Rolf Flowerbomb Fireworks Limited Edition is my favorite
@emelim_
Pamela Haddad
October 7, 2015 at 2:57 pmI absolutely LOVE the Viktor & Rolf BonBon Holiday Limited Edition bottle and their Flowerbomb Fireworks Limited Edition design. They are beautiful!
Pacita
October 7, 2015 at 2:57 pmThe Angel Passion Edition by Thierry Mugler.
@pacitaadriano
Tenley Erickson
October 7, 2015 at 2:54 pmThierry Mugler Angel: Immaculate Star Limited Edition is my favorite! ♥ Love the angles and shine of this beautiful bottle:) @MoonBranch