Escentials “Knotty & Nice”: The Ultimate Destination for Festive Gifting in Singapore

This festive season, Escentials invites beauty lovers to embrace both sides of the holidays: Knotty & Nice. As Singapore’s go-to for luxury fragrance and beauty, Escentials curates a world of covetable scents, skincare icons, and home delights from over 20 maisons, each one crafted to inspire discovery and joy. 

Anchored in its philosophy of personalisation and curation, Knotty & Nice transforms gifting for 2025 into an experience. From timeless classics to newly arrived treasures, this year’s offerings capture the spirit of celebration through craftsmanship, creativity, and scent.

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Byredo - A Scandinavian Winter Reverie

This year, Byredo’s Holiday 2025 Collection celebrates connection and generosity through bold patterns and playful motifs inspired by festive wrapping.

Highlights include the Three-Tiered Advent Calendar, a keepsake filled with Byredo’s most beloved creations. Highlights include Eau de Parfum editions of Blanche, Gypsy Water, Mojave Ghost, and Bal d'Afrique, alongside the Chromophobia Lip Balm, a travel-sized hair perfume, hand creams, candles, and the Midnight pocket mirror. New to the range is also the Winter Cabin Candle, a nostalgic blend that invites you to the serenity of alpine retreats. 

Extending beyond scent, Byredo introduces a new Bodycare Collection, designed to turn everyday rituals into moments of quiet luxury. Featuring hand washes, lotions, and creams infused with the brand’s most-loved fragrances, these pieces bring Byredo’s distinctive emotion and craftsmanship into daily life. 

Diptyque: A Parisian Fairy Tale

Step into a dreamscape shaped by Parisian artistry and imagination as Diptyque unveils A Parisian Fairy Tale. This enchanting collection transforms the Maison’s Saint-Germain-des-Prés roots into a whimsical celebration of scent and light.

Created in collaboration with Parisian illustrator Vincent Puente, writer Victor Pouchet, and artist Inès Mélia, the collection tells a story where poetry and perfume intertwine. At its heart lies Sapin, Diptyque’s quintessential holiday fragrance. Blending Siberian pine, balsam fir essence, and cedarwood, it captures the crisp, comforting scent of a freshly cut tree, filling the air with festive warmth.

The Sapin Candle returns this year, adorned with hand-applied gold leaf, and its shimmering label features Diptyque’s signature dancing letters alongside a delicate pine motif. Each candle feels like a small piece of Paris brought home, a luxurious reminder of the season’s gentle glow.

Penhaligon’s, Dressed Up in Ski Jumpers

Penhaligon’s wraps the world in fragrant mischief with The Ski Jumpers, a playful celebration of eccentric elegance and British wit. True to the Maison’s storytelling heritage, the campaign blends humour, curiosity, and craftsmanship in equal measure, turning gifting into an act of joyful discovery.

The 2025 Holiday Collection pays homage to whimsical winter traditions, reimagined through Penhaligon’s unmistakable sense of charm. Each creation captures a moment suspended in scent — from the refined freshness of Luna to the magnetic allure of Halfeti — all presented in limited-edition packaging that transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary.

Richly detailed with festive motifs and gilded illustrations, the collection invites the curious to unwrap not just a fragrance, but a story. It’s Penhaligon’s at its most characterful, refined, irreverent, and brimming with the kind of British spirit that makes the season delightfully unforgettable.

Ormaie - New to Escentials, and Singapore

Making its debut at Escentials this season, Ormaie brings a poetic modernity to the world of perfumery. Known for its artistic sensibility and commitment to natural composition, the Maison introduces its Extraits de Parfum — deeper, more expressive interpretations of its signature scents that reimagine familiar stories with intensity and grace.

Two fragrances mark this new chapter: Yvonne Extrait, a rich reinterpretation of the house’s signature chypre, layered with red fruits, plum, and patchouli for a sensual, textured finish; and Toï Toï Toï Extrait, a comforting, gourmand-woody blend of fresh ginger, creamy sandalwood, and raspberry wood. Together, they embody Ormaie’s ability to translate emotion into scent — lyrical, soulful, and profoundly human.

Presented in the brand’s sculptural flacons, each creation is as much an objet d’art as it is a fragrance, and with its own story. A perfect addition to Escentials’ curated world of scent and to your wardrobe.

Amouage - The Gift of Kings Collection

For those drawn to heritage and grandeur, Amouage continues to define the art of fine perfumery through its exquisite craftsmanship and Omani legacy. This season, the Maison unveils The Gift of Kings — a collection that captures the splendour of Arabian perfumery while embracing modern artistry.

Its holiday theme, All About Joy, pays homage to nature’s fleeting beauty and the rare moments that inspire wonder. Taking cues from the work of Polish-American artist Piotr Uklański, Amouage pairs meticulous scent creation with visual artistry. The result is a sensorial masterpiece, opulent yet refined, where double-foil printing brings texture and emotion vividly to life.

Each creation within The Gift of Kings embodies Amouage’s dedication to craftsmanship and storytelling, transforming scent into something almost regal. From luminous florals to complex woody accords, these fragrances are designed for those who see perfume not just as adornment, but as a reflection of art, culture, and individuality. 

L:A Bruket: A Swedish Sea Ritual

Rooted in the raw beauty of Sweden’s west coast, L:A Bruket captures the purity of Nordic living through rituals that refresh, revive, and restore. This season, the brand introduces A Swedish Sea Ritual: a three-step facial treatment inspired by the invigorating plunge of the Baltic waters.

Featuring the Refining Cleansing Foam, Plumping Ice Cube, and Gel Moisturiser, the vegan-certified ritual blends wild berry complexes and peptides to plump, brighten, and rejuvenate tired skin. Each formula embodies the brand’s minimalist ethos, powered by nature, elevated by science, and crafted for performance. Perfect as gifts to others and to yourself!

Chopard: Les Fleurs Bijoux Collection

Chopard Parfums presents its Les Fleurs Bijoux Collection, a radiant trilogy inspired by the dazzling femininity of the Maison’s High Jewellery creations. This collection, part of Chopard’s Haute Parfumerie line, bridges the worlds of artistry, craftsmanship, and conscious luxury.

Each fragrance in the series embodies Chopard’s belief that true beauty lies in harmony — the balance between creativity, sustainability, and excellence. Crafted from noble and natural ingredients, the collection reflects the brand’s commitment to ethical sourcing and meticulous detail. This is where jewellery meets haute perfumery, 

Trudon - A Constellation of Fragrant Wonder

Illuminating the season with poetic beauty, Trudon unveils A Constellation of Wonder, a celestial collaboration with Belgian illustrator Brecht Evens. Known for its centuries-old candle-making heritage, Trudon transforms winter nights into a canvas of scent and light, where artistry meets timeless craftsmanship.

This year’s holiday collection reimagines the Maison’s beloved icons — Fir, a medley of conifer, myrrh, and incense, and Nazareth, a gourmand harmony of clove, orange, and Bourbon vanilla. Each candle is adorned with Evens’ hand-drawn constellations, turning glass into storytelling, like a cosmic interpretation of warmth, festivity, and wonder.

Susanne Kaufmann - Makes its Debut at Escentials

Marking its debut at Escentials this season, Susanne Kaufmann embodies the quiet luxury of balance: where nature, science, and sustainability exist in perfect harmony. Born in Austria’s idyllic Bregenzerwald region, the brand takes inspiration from the purity of the Alps, crafting formulas that reflect a deep respect for both skin and the environment.

Each product is powered by intelligent plant actives and advanced formulations, delivering visible results through gentle, skin-compatible ingredients. From locally sourced botanicals and renewable production methods to recyclable glass packaging, every detail speaks to mindful craftsmanship and responsible beauty.

Frédéric Malle: Perfume as Art

A visionary in modern perfumery, Frédéric Malle approaches scent as a timeless art form — and this season’s Holiday Gift Collection embodies that philosophy with refined precision. Each creation is designed not simply to be worn, but to be experienced, reflecting the Maison’s mastery of emotion, balance, and beauty.

The collection revisits Malle’s most celebrated fragrances: Portrait of a Lady, Carnal Flower, Musc Ravageur, Promise, and The Night, reimagined in collectable formats and elegant lacquered editions. Alongside these icons are carefully curated home fragrances, from candles to linen sprays, extending the artistry of scent into every part of daily life.

Every detail of the Holiday Gift Collection captures the Maison’s devotion to craftsmanship and expression. It’s an invitation to explore scent as a creative act, one that lingers, evolves, and leaves an indelible mark on your memory. 

Creed: The Art of Gifting with Distinction

A name synonymous with heritage and sophistication, Creed transforms gifting into a true art form. This season, the House presents The Art of Gifting with Distinction — a collection that encapsulates refinement, craftsmanship, and a sense of ritual in every detail.

From the sourcing of the finest natural ingredients to the meticulous hand-finishing of each bottle, Creed’s savoir-faire shines through. The collection features the House’s most iconic scents: Aventus, Aventus for Her, Green Irish Tweed, and Carmina, alongside a new series of Body Luxuries and hand-poured candles that extend the brand’s signature olfactory journey into the home.

Presented in emerald-toned wrapping inspired by Art Deco elegance, Creed’s Holiday Gift Sets come in curated 3x10ml and 5x10ml editions for men and women. 

Knotty & Nice - The Joy of Gifting at Escentials Singapore

From the playful charm of Penhaligon’s to the quiet sophistication of Susanne Kaufmann, Escentials’ Knotty & Nice showcase captures the duality of the season, mischievous yet meaningful, indulgent yet thoughtful. Each Maison brings its own story to the table: tales of craftsmanship, creativity, and beauty expressed through scent, design, and ritual.

This holiday curation at Escentials goes beyond gifting. Whether you’re shopping for a fragrance connoisseur, a skincare devotee, or someone who treasures the finer things, Escentials offers a world of inspiration wrapped in elegance.

Shop the Knotty & Nice collection at Escentials boutiques in Paragon, TANGS at Tang Plaza, and ION Orchard, or online at www.escentials.com.

Need more Christmas inspiration? Take a look at Dior’s Circus of Dreams, the iconic holiday collection for 2025.