Kimberly Fisher is a Pursuitist contributor, and a freelance writer…
If you are looking for the ultimate holiday gift, look no further than our Ultimate Gift Guide for 2023. Covering all of the luxury gifts for every person on your list, find everything from beauty to home to the perfect stocking stuffers.
FOR HER:
Beautifully packaged for the 2023 holiday season is the Delina Coffret from Parfums de Marly. The set contains a Delina 75ml & 30ml Eau De Parfum. This is a delicate medley of white musk, cashmere, Turkish rose, lily of the valley and peony, lychee, rhubarb, bergamot and nutmeg. $475
Baccarat Rouge 540 Body Ritual Set
This holiday season, the iconic fragrance Baccarat Rouge 540 will come in an exclusive, limited-edition holiday set for the perfect body ritual on the go. The set includes a TSA-friendly hair spray, a sparkling body oil and a body oil. $195
The Renewal Icons With The Rich Cream
Skincare favorite Augustinus Bader Holiday gift set The Renewal Icons With The Rich Cream features the award-winning award-winning The Rich Cream and The Eye Cream for overall deep hydration, firming and plumping. $295
Balmain Limited Edition Cosmetic Care Bag
This beautifully packaged Limited Edition Touch of Romance Collection Cosmetic Care Bag is filled with the designer hair essentials from Balmain. Packaged in a white cosmetic bag is travel-sized Moisturizing Shampoo, Conditioner and a delicious-smelling Leave-In Conditioning Spray. $74
Oscar de la Renta Alibi Sensuelle 3-pc Set
Released earlier this year, Oscar de la Renta Alibi Sensuelle combines amber and floral for a powdery seductive scent featuring notes of mandarin, rose, and skin musk. The gift set includes Alibi Eau Sensuelle 3.4, 1.0 oz Eau de Parfum, and body lotion. $121
Ferragamo Cieli di Seta & Foreste di Seta
The latest addition to the Ferragamo Storie di Seta fragrance collection: Cieli di Seta & Foreste di Seta. The collection is inspired by the imaginary worlds of Salvatore Ferragamo’s silk creation. Cieli di Seta radiates the violet sky while Foreste di Seta evokes the vibrancy of a wild forest. $124 on Ferragamo.com.
Smell like a breathe of fresh air with the fresh fruity florals of Be Delicious Orchard St. Inspired from the Lower East Side in downtown New York, this scent is edgy, casual yet softly sophisticated. $80
Love the results of a professional laser facial? Give the gift of glowing skin with NIRA, the world’s most powerful laser device, and the first and only non-fractional, FDA-cleared true laser device for at home use. NIRA is easy to use, painless, with a large enough tip to target the full face, neck, chest, and back of hands. From $449
For Him
Looking to travel in style? NOMATIC’s best selling bag is perfect for everyday use and 1-2 day trips. Sleek, duarble, and water-resistant, Made with durable, the pack is 14L and expanding 50% to 21L, and comes with magnetic water bottle pockets, RFID safe storage, and 16” laptop sleeve as well as over 20 innovative features. $279.99
Home
Audo Stance Vase by Colin King
This minimalistic Stance Vase is inspired by traditional display stands to provide support for branches or long-stemmed flowers. The bronzed brass vase patinates over time and the understated design makes a statement in any setting. From $280
From British Cacao Grower Hotel Chocolat comes the Velvetiser™ hot chocolate system. Give the gift of luxurious velvety smooth European-style hot chocolate at your fingertips in just 2.5 minutes. Melding real chocolate into your favorite milk at the touch of a button, It’s like having your own private chocolatier at home. Four stylish colors from $150, or a Starter Kit including 1 Velvetiser + 40 Servings of Hot Chocolate + 2 Ceramic Pod Cups for $180.
Luna Variable Temperature Electric Kettle by Saki
Beautifully constructed entirely from stainless steel, this modern plastic-free kettle epitomizes style, durability, easy cleaning, and superior heat retention. With seven preset temperatures ranging from 100°F to 212°F, the kettle heats the water to the ideal temperature. The kettle features settings for black, green, white, oolong, and herbal tea, as well as French press coffee. $120
This luxurious pillow founded by two brothers lets you customize your support with adjustable pods. “Twilla,” means “woven with a double thread”, and is an ode to the attention to detail and unwavering commitment to quality that defines everything the founders do. Helps with back pain and neck support for overall better sleep. From $99
Parfums de Marly 2023 Spiced Delight Candle
Parfums de Marly is the perfect gift to bring warmth and sophisticated coziness into any home. With notes of honey and cinnamon, contrasted with amber, vanilla and tonka bean, this delicious scent from the iconic perfume house is sure to please. $90
Wine
Larkmead Vineyards 2020 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
The 2020 Estate Napa Cabernet Sauvignon from Larkmead Vineyards is a Napa Cabernet blends just a touch of Merlot (17%) and Cabernet Franc (1%) that rounds out the palate and offer a silky, food-friendly profile. For those that love a fruit-forward, savory wine with complexity and depth and structure, this is the perfect wine. $125
Joseph Phelps Vineyards 2019 Insignia
Perfect for the holiday season, this internationally acclaimed wine is an amazing gift. With notes of red fruit, crème de cassis, leafy tobacco and delicate dried rose petals, and palate of blackberry, raspberry, black currant, and dark chocolate, this wine is an experience. $395 at josephphelps.com.
Viña San Pedro Cabo de Hornos, 2018
From winemaker Gabriel Mustakis comes a pure expression of Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon, grown above sea level in volcanic soils at the foothills of the Andes mountains. Smooth and balanced, with interesting notes of blackberry, cassis and herbs. $80
Valdemar Estates Walla Walla Cabernet Sauvignon, 2020
Valdemar Estates Cabernet comes from vines planted in solid basalt rock, creating limited yields of small clusters with vibrant flavors. The wine spends 19 months in 25% new and 75% used French Oak, and the result is a Cabernet that is both powerful and refined, with notes of fruit, baking spice and fig. $70
LangeTwins Wine Cellar Gift Box
Explore the lesser known regions of Lodi, California with the LangeTwins Wine Cellar Gift Box. With a sampling of six bottles of their Single Vineyard wines, explore the different characteristics of six specific vineyards in the Lodi and Clarksburg Appellations. The Gift box includes Thirty Eight Cabernet Sauvignon, River Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon, Macotera 09 Barbera, Redtail Nero d’Avola, Miller Cabernet Franc and Jahant Woods Teroldego. $224
Spirits
Talisker Glacial Edge 45-Year-Old
With only 272 bottles available in the U.S. and 2,455 bottles worldwide, this rare expression of 45-year-old Talisker Glacial Edge is the final release in the Xpedition Series is the perfect gift for whisky collectors. The liquid was aged over four decades in American Oak ex-Bourbon barrels before being finished in ice-fractured oak casks, a new experiment in whisky-making and a first for Talisker. The glowing amber liquid features rich notes of creamy vanilla and dried fruits with maritime influence, making it a distinct collector’s item. This expressional also supports marine ecosystems with a percentage of proceeds going to Parley for The Oceans. $5,000
Courvoisier x Yinka Ilori Limited Edition
For the second year, British Nigerian Artist, Yinka Ilori has partnered Courvoisier and created a limited-edition VSOP bottle. This special release will be offered in four unique ombre colors, and is inspired by the joy of a summer’s day in Jarnac, France, the home of Courvoisier. Courvoisier VSOP Cognac Limited Edition by Yinka Ilori is available in the US on Reservebar.com for $184.00
Oban 14 Year Old
This classic Scottish distillery is one of the oldest and smallest in Scotland, run by just seven people. The process of making the popular spirit has not changed since 1794, over 200 years of perfecting the process. Oban 14 Year Old is a classic- smooth and silky with rich notes of honey, dried figs, spice and a long, smooth finish. $79.99 ReserveBar or Drizly
For someone looking for something a bit different, give the gift of a Hawaiian rum Agricole. Kuleana Agricole is one of the rarest rums in the world, made from the fresh juice of estate-grown Hawaiian heirloom sugarcane (kō) in Kohala, Hawai‘i. The sugarcane juice is then fermented using a special yeast and distilled in a handmade, copper pot still. Named by Wine Enthusiast as a “Top 100 Spirit”. $64.99
Prestigious Japanese sake brand Dassai recently launched its U.S. outpost in Hyde Park, New York. Its newest sake release is Dassai Blue Type 23, a premium grade sake is made with only four ingredients – high-quality Yamada Nishiki rice, local water, koji mold, and carefully selected yeast. $79.99
Grand Marnier Louis Alexandre
No bar is complete without a triple sec, and what better than an exceptional Cuvée made with both bitter orange liqueur and VSOP cognac. Grand Marnier Louis Alexandre is a tribute to founder Louis-Alexandre Marnier Lapostolle, and you will find notes of candied orange peel and Earl Grey tea, making it rich and complex, with a beautiful finish. Available On: Drizly and ReserveBar $79.99
Books
One of the most intricate wine books in the world, Bullipedia Wine Sapiens has been translated into English after more than six years of investigative research and writing about the intricate world of wine. The eight-volume Bullipedia Wine Sapiens was co-authored by Ferran Adrià and Ferran Centelles of El Bulli fame, which comprehensively covers every facet of wine with more than 4,500 pages and 3,500 images. Bullipedia Wine Sapiens observes wine from scientific, artistic, and gastronomic perspectives. This book was made possible through a partnership with prestigious Cava producer Juvé & Camps, marking the first English-language release of the encyclopedic compendium. $130
Stocking Stuffers
Clean beauty line ESW Beauty is inspired by healthy living, and all products focus on healthier ingredients as well as clean, effective formulas. Check out their Lip Smoothie Treatments in the Winter Smoothie Dreams Kit, delicious-sounding sheet masks and facial tools for the perfect stocking stuffer. $36
La Maison du Chocolat Holiday Collection
Satisfy chocolate cravings with this beautifully packaged Limited-edition Holiday Coffret contains 24 different chocolates, including two exclusive 2023 Holiday recipes. From $75
ALTERNA HAIRCARE
Give the gift of healthy hair with Alterna’s Shine With Moisture Gift Set. This perfectly packaged hydrating set contains Moisture Shampoo, Conditioner, and CC Cream. Guaranteed to take hair from dry and dull to radiant and hydrated, all while being free of sulfates, parabens, and formaldehyde. $56
Healthy hair is on everyone’s wish list, and Omez makes it possible with 100% natural, organic, vegan-friendly, cruelty-free products using African ingredients. The Omez best sellers include Miracle in a Jar with Chebe Butter, leave-in conditioner and Chebe Powder. From $15.99
VITAMASQUES
For the beauty obsessed, give the gift of Vitamasques’ Instant Lip Filler. This miracle product is an Instant Lip Filler featuring 400 tiny dissolving micro-dart technology that deliver instant and long-lasting results. This painless lip plumping mask is loaded with active ingredients and formulated with skin-loving ingredients such as Vegan Collagen, Multi-Molecular Hyaluronic Acid, and Plant EGF. $10.24
Start off 2024 on a healthy note with this 14 Day Detox Tea. Each bag is all natural and is packed with a superfood, nutritional blend of green tea, ginger root & pomegranate, to help relieve bloating, increasing energy levels and boosting metabolism. $25
Kimberly Fisher is a Pursuitist contributor, and a freelance writer that has been published in over 50 publications including Huffington Post, Just Luxe, Sherman's Travel, Ocean View, Luxury Lifestyles UK, USA Today and more. (Disclosure: Kimberly is under contract with Casa Del Sol Tequila).