Holiday Countdown: The gift of Glasshouse Fragrances – pure, unadulterated holiday cheer

Founded by the truly effervescent Nicole Eckels around eighteen years ago, the much-loved (and infinitely coveted) Glasshouse Fragrances brand was born from a spark of imagination and a belief in the power of fragrance to transform and elevate the everyday. In 2024 the brand continues to explore and push the limits when it comes to our olfactory senses, and their holiday collection is a true testament to that. In terms of style, maximalism is always a given when it comes to Glasshouse’s holiday offering, and this year is no different.
Inspired by indulgence and celebration, Glasshouse’s 2024 holiday collection is dubbed Holiday Jewels, and is an olfactory feast for the senses. Aiming to transport you to a “decadent dining table heaving with sweet treats, candy-filled platters, all accessorised with diamonds, pearls and gems”, it’s giving celebration at every touch point and I am so here for it!
Designed by Australian Fashion Illustrator, Eirian Chapman, the limited-edition Holiday Jewels packaging takes its cues from luxury gift-wrapping paper, adorned in jewel tones and accented with brilliant gold. Each piece is wrapped like a glittering jewel, evoking the warmth of twinkling lights, spinning ornaments, and the magic of festive joy. In a word: stunning, gently oscillating between elegant and OTT, high glamour and quiet chic.

The collection features over ten gift sets, including Eckels’ personal favourite, the Kyoto in Bloom Fragrance Trio. “This is one of our best-selling fragrances, and the set includes a 380g candle, a 30ml Eau de Parfum, and a brand-first 100ml Hair & Body mist. This gorgeous, scented spray effortlessly glides onto your skin or in your hair, leaving you feeling soft, silky, and delicately fragranced,” says the inimitable founder.
Among the highlights this season are two new brand-firsts: Tree Scent Stems, which bring the innovative tech of Glasshouse Fragrances’ liquidless diffusers to the centrepiece of your celebrations, and the A Tahaa Affair Candle and Lighter Gift Set. The set includes a decorated 380g A Tahaa Affair Candle in a beautiful blue vessel and a rechargeable lighter, which is the perfect accessory for any candle lover. It’s the set I’m seriously coveting, and it looks as beautiful as it sounds.

And then there’s the star of the collection—the much-anticipated Advent Calendar (above), which sold out in record time last year. With 24 days of festive gifts, it includes six mini candles, a selection of best-selling personal fragrances, a full-size Scent Scene Duo, and an exclusive Christmas tree decoration. “The packaging for this Advent Calendar is just spectacular,” Eckels says. “We’ve created a beautiful jewellery box that’s the perfect keepsake to hold your trinkets and jewellery for years to come.”
Leading the lineup of fragrances is their iconic bestseller, Night Before Christmas (think freshly baked plum pudding served with a side of syrupy fruits). And as is tradition, Glasshouse Fragrances are also bringing back the fan favourites you know and love (including White Christmas: Cedar Leaf & Fruity Clove, Under the Mistletoe: Spiced Apple & Red Berries, and Gingerbread House: Festive Spiced Biscuit). Joining them is the playfully heady Naughty & Nice candle—a gourmand fragrance from the ‘Sugar Coated’ collection that is destined to be a huge hit with candy cane fans and those that love a sweeter scent.
Whatever your pick of the seasonal selection, the Holiday Jewels collection is designed to elevate every holiday moment into something extraordinary, offering something special for everyone. Joyous and just gorgeous, it really is the gift of pure, unadulterated holiday cheer.

The Glasshouse Fragrances Holiday Jewels collection is available online now at nz.glasshousefragrances.com and from authorised stockists.