ÇaFleureBon Green Gift Guide + Botanical Beauty and Perfume for the Holidays Draw

Green Gift Guide Holiday

I am dreaming of a GREEN Christmas; high on my personal gift list are all natural, organic and botanical Holiday goodies.  ÇaFleureBon has celebrated and prominently featured the Art of Natural Perfumery and skincare since our inception and there has always been Contributors exclusively devoted to natural fragrances and beauty. Giving natural perfume to people who wants it to smell like Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue is not recommended. My advice is educate and to ease them into botanicals with skincare, tea and lotions.

Best All Natural Holiday Gifts that aren’t perfume

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Aroma M Camellia Cleansing Oil:  Anyone who has ever met perfumer Maria McElroy of Aroma M marvels at her complexion, as smooth as porcelain. Maria who spent years in Japan, uncovered the secret to beautiful skin and shares her Camellia Cleansing Oil with the rest of us.  It also removes every trace of makeup including the most stubborn waterproof mascara  quicklywithout feeling greasy. This cult favorite of beauty editors and "those in the know", is an emollient oil  that draw outs impurities and is suitable for all skin types. Plus it is packed with beneficial fatty acids: Organic Camellia Seed Oil, Organic Rice Bran Oil, Organic Golden Jojoba Oil, Organic Vitamin E.  The Organic Essential Oils of Neroli, Yuzu, Rosemary and Frankincense have a fresh herbaceous scent that will appeal to men and women.  Guys, you DO need to take care of your skin. 100ml/$40 www.aromamperfumes.com
 

providence perfume co amber cream body oil

 I love the amber  anything. I am not a lotion gal  and I adore body oils, especially those that instantly absorb into my skin. There are body oils for 4x the price that aren’t as  has high quality and feel as silky smooth as Natural perfumer Charna Ethier’s  Providence Perfume Co. Amber Cream Body Oil. Bye-bye dry scalies…Hello sexy skin.  I have heard that devotees stock up with all  four scents.  Try layering this with the Orange Blossom Body Oil and you can skip your perfume. Really.  100 ml/$26 www.providenceperfume.com

ojai strange invisible perfumes botanical room and linen spray

Strange Invisible Perfumes OJAI Botanical Room & Linen Mist: If the stress and the frenzyof the holidays are getting you down, Botanical Perfumer Alexandra Balhahoutis’ new room and linen spray OJAI will relax you with notes of hydro distilled lavender, sweet orange and bergamot. Since visions of sugar plums probably don’t dance in your head, relax,  kick back and spray OJAI onto your pillow before you go to sleep. Create your own personal  scented sanctuary. So calming I feel a NAMISTE coming on. 3.4 oz/$75 www.siperfumes.com

neal's yard frankincense intense eye cream

Neal’s Yard Remedies Frankincense Intense Organic  Eye Cream  helps treat fine lines, wrinkles and dark circles. You know you have at least one of these conditions unless you are 10 yrs old.  The delicate skin around the eyes is more fragile than the rest of the face, more prone to dryness, and quicker to show signs of aging. Naturally rejuvenating, with a blend of the world's first FairWild® certified organic frankincense and gardenia plant stem cells to plump and hydrate. Appky just a small amount each morning and evening for bright eyes and an even brighter smile once you see the results. 053 oz/$72.00  https://us.nyrorganic.com/

Masque-Fleurs-de-Jasmin-leonor-greyl

Leonor Greyl’s  Masque Fleur de Jasmine: You might think as a fragrance and beauty editor people notice my perfume or my makeup, actually I get more comments on my hair.  There is nothing I have tested like this… from its jasmine scent to the way hair of all types look conditioned, manageable and shiny. Use it every day or once a week on your frazzled ends.  Gee my hair smells delicious. SLS Free Silicone Free Paraben Free Coal Tar Free Color Safe Cruelty Free  just not compliment free. 200ml/$65  https://www.leonorgreyl-usa.com/

DV972-JARDINENFETEEN cocoa and orange

Sometimes it is the everyday things that bring us joy.   As an herbal tea drinker and gourmand fragrance lover, the two blend beautifully in Palais des Thés Cocoa and Orange Festive Holiday Tea  created with the help of their House parfumeur with  all natural  cocoa beans, fruits and flowers.  A sweet caffeine free treat for the nose and the palette. 3.5 oz metal tin/$27  http://us.palaisdesthes.com/en_us/ 

Fragrant secret life of scent mandy aftel

Mandy Aftel, reigns as  the Queen of Green and is an influencer, teacher, business woman, perfumer and a author.  She pioneered natural perfumes and paved the way for a new generation.  Fragrant, The Secret Life of Scent is  essential to any library and may inspire the dreamer on your gift list to become a natural perfumer. That dreamer may be you.  Hardcover $28.

ayala moriel finjan sugar scrub for cellulite

Ayala Moriel  Finjan Sugar Scrub:   I want cellulite said nobody ever.  Natural Perfumer Ayala Moriel  has created a magical sugar scrub redolent of coffee, cardamom and grapefruit oil. Finjan exfoliates the skin naturally, gently and over time reduces the appearances of lumpy bumpy skin. $46 CAN /8 0Z http://ayalamoriel.com/

Best Natural Perfumes to give as Gifts

Natural perfume is even trickier to buy as a gift than fragrances created with synthetics as they do develop differently on the skin.  That doesn’t mean  botanical scents are off the gift list.

House of Matriarch coffret

Natural perfumer Christi Meshell of House of Matriarch's perfumes are now sold in Nordstroms-  online and recently launched in Downtown Seattle; just steps (or clicks) away from CHANEL, Jo Malone and yes Dolce Gabbana Light Blue. Long time readers of ÇaFleureBon first met Christi on our pages in 2010 and House of Matriarch has won numerous Taste TV Artisan Fragrance Awards as well as our Best Indie House of 2013 .  Forbidden was created for  our 13th sign project with the Natural Perfume Guild  in 2011 (those of us who are no longer Sagittarius but Oephicus uh hem)  and is still a best seller in the collection.  For the luxury lover, give the House of Matriarch Coffret . The  6 travel size perfumes include Forbidden Devotion,  Trillium, Orca Madrona and Black N0 1 (formerly known as Blackbird) and are housed in a dramatic hexagon shaped coffret that can double as a jewelry or keepsake box. $220  http://www.matriarch.biz/and nordstroms.com

April Aromatics perfume discovery kit

Art and Olfaction award winning natural perfumer Tanja Bochnig of April Aromatics  is also our Best Natural Perfumer of 2014.  She will always hold a very special place in my heart.  Tanja who is gentle and giving created San Francisco Rose, and donated the proceeds to help  our former Managing Editor Tama Blough's family. Tanja, is a "ray of light"  and  the love she exudes comes through each of her botanical perfumes. April Aromatics 10 piece gift set is perfect for  both newbies to naturals and those who are scent savvy. Elegantly packaged  the 10 x EdP 2. 5ml discovery kit includes Unter den Linden, Rosenlust, Nectar of Love, Liquid Dreams, Rose L’Orange,  Jasmina, Calling All Angels, Precious Woods, Bohemian Spice, and Ray of Light. Every scent is infused with gemstones that impart positive and healing energy. That is 280 spritzes to enjoy in the New Year. $125 www.aprilaromatics.com and available at www.twistedlily.com

Michelyn Camen, Editor in Chief

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Go Green  2015 Holiday Gift Guide draw

WORLDWIDE: April Aromatics 10 piece gift set  Please Like them on Facebook

USA AND CANADA: House of Matriarch Coffret . Please Like them on Facebook

USA: Aroma M Camellia  Cleansing Oil Sample Please Like them on Facebook

USA Providence Perfume Co. Amber Cream Body Oil Please like them on Facebook

 USA Strange Invisible Perfumes OJAI Botanical Room & Linen Mist Please Like them on Facebook

 USA Neal’s Yard Remedies Frankincense Intense Organic Eye Cream   Please like them on Facebook

USA Palais des Thés  Cocoa and Orange Festive Holiday Tea  Please like them on Facebook

 USA  Leonor Greyl’s  Masque Fleur de Jasmine Please like them on Facebook

To be eligible you must be a registered reader (pesky, sorry but if you don’t do this your comment why you Go Green, where you live and be sure to list all the prizes you want should you win (country restrictions) . Like our dream Green team on Facebook and your entry counts twice.  Draw ends December 13, 2015.

We announce the winners only on site and on our Facebook page, so Like Cafleurebon and use our RSS option…or your dream prize will be just spilled perfume.

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46 comments

  • Chris Schaefer says:

    Green is the only way to go! Protecting ourselves and care for the environment are definitely my priorities. Plus, I love the complexities of the natural essences and ingredients. I live in California and would treasure any of the prizes. Thanks for the wonderful draw and happy holidays to all. I am a long time fan of Cafleurebon.

  • Patty P. says:

    I mostly go green for my own health and safety. I would like to win the House of Matriarch coffret set. USA 🙂

  • julesinrose says:

    Actually, perfume is one of the few things I use that isn’t 100% “green” or , but I do favor scents that are high in naturals. I use all natural facial products and cleansers, and don’t eat junk food; it’s good for me and it’s good for the environment, too. So, yes “Go Green!”

    If I had the good fortune to win, that House of Matriarch coffret looks absolutely fantastic, and I’d also love Tanja’s April Aromatics gift set.Thank you for the lovely tribute to both Tanja and Tama in this post. <3

  • rin_nd says:

    We should all be green! Health at home, form family, pets, the earth. I live in the US, if I were chosen I would like the April Aromatics deluxe set. I live in the US.

  • Systeme D says:

    I am very green-oriented because of what I learned from the people of the Onondaga nation and the Hodenosaunee Confederacy. I will quote directly from Oren Lyons, a former chief who has walked on:

    “The Peacemaker taught us about the Seven Generations. He said, when you sit in council for the welfare of the people, you must not think of yourself or of your family, not even of your generation. He said, make your decisions on behalf of the seven generations coming, so that they may enjoy what you have today.”

    I would love to be entered into the draws for the April Aromatics gift set, and the House of Matriarch coffret.

    I am in the US.

  • Akimon says:

    I am all green and I already have a couple of items on this list. Of the ones I do not have: please enter me into the draw for the Aroma M Camellia Cleansing Oil, Neal’s Yard Remedies Frankincense Intense Organic Eye Cream and House of Matriarch coffret. I live in the US. Thanks for organizing such a great draw for your readers.

  • Pouli says:

    I go green because synthetics can irritate my skin.
    The Neal yard remedies frankincense eye cream sounds great as I have all three “conditions”
    My hair is a mess so I would also like the Leonor Greyl and count me in for the House of Matriarch coffret as I love coco Blanc.
    What are other Nordstroms where I can check out the line
    USA
    PS cracking up at I want cellulite said nobody ever

  • Nemo says:

    I would like to go green because I appreciate beauty in all forms! I would love to win the April Aromatics 10 piece gift set, House of Matriarch Coffret, Providence Perfume Amber Cream Body Oil, or the Palais des Thés Cocoa and Orange Festive Holiday Tea. I am in the USA, thank you!

  • Karo says:

    I go green because it’s healthy for me and my loved ones. I’ve been using more green, natural fragrances lately because they are safer than synthetics. I go green because I think I’m helping to make a positive difference to the environment. Every little bit of green effort helps. We need to start living green before it’s too late. It could be the cause of our own demise. I would love to win the April Aromatics 10 piece gift set with the House of Matriarch coffret right behind it. Thank you so much. I’m in the U.S..

  • fazalcheema says:

    I believe in going green because this planet is the only home we have and will continue to have, at least for the foreseeable future. we inherited a good planet and we have a responsibility not to mess it up for the future generations. My choice will be April Aromatics set. thanks so much for the generosity. I am in the US. Already a fan of April Aromatics on Facebook.

  • marcopietro says:

    I try to be more green in my choices every day, I try to waste less water, less energy and gas in the daily actions. I try to be careful in the choice of foods. To preserve the Earth is an obligation for our Governments, but also a personal responsibility of each inhabitant.
    I’d love to win the April Aromatics gift set.
    I live in Italy.
    Thanks!

  • Jent says:

    Did you know that the average person absorbs more than 4 pounds of cosmetics during her lifetime. Choosing a green product can prevent our skin from absorbing harmful materials. Beside that we could also help our sicking mother earth by reducing the carbon footprint.
    So by all mean, GO GREEN today!!!

    The green product I choose is April Aromatics 10 piece gift set
    I live in Malaysia. Thank you for the draw. 🙂

  • Esther says:

    Nature provides the most stunning beauty, we need to protect her!
    Lovely choices in your draw, I’m in Germany so I’d go for April Aromatics gift set. Already liked on fb and I tried her Rosenlust which I found a true beauty.

  • Mujo says:

    I go green mainly because it make me feel better. Next to that I have the notion that green is better for humans, amimals and our environment. In earlier days it was not easy to find all natural cosmetics and perfumes, but nowadays it’s more widely available (but I still look at ingredients, because a lot of presumably green labels use synthetics any way!) I’m not complaining though, because there is a lot good stuff out there nowadays. My choice is the April Aromatics set. Love Tanja’s work and of course already liked her on Facebook. I live in EU.

  • Iuno Feronia says:

    I go green because I want to give my daughter abeautiful nature back, so I eat organic, drink organic, I cure myself organic so I would like to win the April Aromatics Gift Seit. I live in the EU, Austria and I liked it also on Facebook.

  • ringthing says:

    Green products only make sense, considering the toxic chemicals ever present in the environment that surrounds us. It’s important to do what we can to protect ourselves and others. What you put on and in your body is very important! What a wonderful draw. I would love to win the Providence Perfumes body cream oil, the April Aromatics gift set, the House of Matriarch coffret, the Aroma M sample. Everybody’s liked on Facebook. Thanks all! I’m in the US.

  • Timea says:

    I go green, because of health, and because I love the nature, the forests, the mountains, the sea, the animals. I very like the all natural products and perfumes. If I would as lucky to win, my choice is April Aromatics 10 piece gift set, I always wanted to try those very much.
    I liked the dream Green team on Facebook.
    I live in Europe.

  • Laurentiu says:

    I go green because I want to leave a better place behind me. I try not to waste so much water as before, electricity and gas and I also try to talk to people about doing the same, protecting the nature and the environment. I also go green in what I eat, more healthy food. As I type, I am eating pumpkin seeds. Yes, they are green! You can not go more green than that 🙂

    I live in EU so my choice is the April Aromatics set. Thank you for the draw!

  • Patsi says:

    I go green as far as possible because it is my duty as it is with each person. We only get one chance in this world and we need to make sure that we leave something for our children to enjoy. It only takes a small effort and soon becomes a natural response.
    I am in the UK so my choice of prize is April Aromatics 10 piece gift set – i already like them on Facebook. thank you.

  • Rosa says:

    I go green because I would like to help with making the world a better place for the next generations.

    I would love to win: House of Matriarch сoffret, April Aromatics set or Masque Fleurs de Jasmin.

    Thank you! USA

  • Hootlia says:

    I try my best to be green because it’s not only better for me, but for the entire world. I live in Canada and I’d love to win either the April Aromatics 10 piece gift set (worldwide) or House of Matriarch Coffret (USA/Canada).

  • Jamie says:

    I go green by recycling eating organic food without antibiotics
    I would love the house of matriarch coffret the Leonor Greyl or the Neal Yards Therapy remedy in frankincense
    I live in the US

  • Gloria says:

    What a great gift list. I love Tanja’s perfumes.
    I am super stressed so I will hope to win ojai from strange invisible perfumes

  • Cynthia says:

    I go green (as best I can) with my vote. Denying what is happening in our world won’t get us anywhere. I wear my bottle of Clinique Wrappings at this time of year, and although it’s not a traditional green, it feels green on me. I would love to win:
    April Aromatics Gift Set, Aroma M Clensing Oil, Leonor Greyl’s Masque Fleur de Jasmine, House of Matriarch Coffret, or the holiday tea.
    By the way, your link to FB for Strange Invisible is not working at the moment.
    USA

  • Statz says:

    Out of all the senses, olfaction is the most direct link to our brains. It has the power to directly benefit our mood, positively impact our state of wellbeing and ultimately overall health. Tanja’s April Aromatics combine the pleasure of enjoying artworks of scent along with the impact of positive intention among other gems into creation 😉 For anyone that knows of Masaru Emoto’s work, or how the healing properties of essences benefit the nervous system, it is easy to see the positive impact on well being you experience with April Aromatics goes beyond lovely creations of scent.

  • Donna S says:

    Naturals/Green are nice to use in our personal lives and airspace. It is comforting to know that you are using something that is not harmful. There are many really great items listed here. Great ideas! I love the Aroma cleansing oil, Neal’s Yard Remedies Frankincense Intense Organic Eye Cream would be wonderful, Mandy Aftel’s book Fragrant would be a nice addition to the library and of course Providence Perfume Co. Amber Cream Body Oil. Providence has wonderful products. Love Love Love!
    the jasmine cream for the hair is also tempting. Like I said, so much to decide! I’m in the US, registered and will get on FB to like these all.

  • lionceau says:

    Thank you for this great article! I go green because I love nature, it’s life- supporting. I would love to try: House of Matriarch coffret, Leonor Greyl’s Masque Fleur de Jasmine, April Aromatics 10 piece gift set.
    US resident here

  • Francesca says:

    I Go Green because its a healthy option for the world, not only for me. The production of chemicals impacts our planet much more than we realise. Check out some of the stiff at the Paris Climate Change Conference. It will reduce you to tears and leave you despondant. However we must fight and each small act of sustainability will help. We can’t undo the damage already done but we can be a force moving forward into our future. I am registered and my option is April Aromatics 10 piece gift set which I think is fantastic and thanks April Aromatics for offering it worldwide. Have an awesome holiday period y’all whilst ditching Donald 🙂

  • Greg Sh says:

    Those are a great list of natural products that would make great gifts this season. I go green because I enjoy it. I enjoy the health benefits, not only to myself, but to the world. I would love to win either the April Aromatics 10 piece set or the House of Matriarch coffret set. Thank you and I’m in Canada!

  • Santa Batistini says:

    I Go Green for a better world, to ensure that our future generations can enjoy the same wonders that we, living in a more sustainable planet, with a greater integration of man and nature, extolling the with the environment. Go Green, go natural, go organic, go botanical!
    I’d like April Aromatics 10 piece gift set or House of Matriarch Coffret,
    I’m in the US.

  • tiffanie says:

    Everything mentioned in this gift guide sounds wonderful!

    We go green in our home by using less of things that are not important so we can enjoy more of the things we value. When I shop I refuse packaging when possible and carry a reusable tote bag. Why bring home packaging and carrier bags to throw in a bin that I will later carry out to the curb for collection? Collecting fewer disposable things makes room in my life for more of the things that are meaningful.

    I live in the US. I would love to try the April Aromatics 10 piece gift set, the House of Matriarch Coffret, the Strange Invisible Perfumes OJAI Botanical Room & Linen Mist, and Leonor Greyl’s Masque Fleur de Jasmine.

  • Sharon says:

    Protecting our natural resources is of vital importance to humanity. I live in South Africa, and would be blessed to win the April Aromatics set. Thank you

  • rodelinda says:

    I try to go green because I worry about what our planet is going to look like in another 25, 50, 100 years. I live in the US, and I would choose the House of Matriarch coffret. the Strange Invisible Perfumes OJAI linen mist, Leonor Greyl’s Masque Fleur de Jasmine, or the Palais des Thés Cocoa and Orange Festive Holiday Tea. Thanks and happy holidays!

  • Vick G says:

    Great read! I’ve always been a green person. I enjoy taking care of the environment and the world in general. If everyone did that, it would seriously be a dream come true. Thanks for the draw as well. I’d love either the April Aromatics or House of Matriarch set.

    Canada

  • Iphigenia says:

    I go Green because I feel it’s my duty and obligation to protect Nature and it’s creatures and surroundings cause this is the only way to ensure mankind’s future sustainability for coming generations.
    My choice is April Aromatics worldwide prize.
    I am a registered reader living in EU.
    Thank you for the lovely review and draw.

  • Marsha says:

    I go GREEN because I prefer natural products especially skincare and haircare. Please enter me for the Leonor Greyl Jasmine Masque and the Neal’s Yard Frankincense eye cream

  • David says:

    I would be so thrilled to win any of these products. Yes men need to care for their skin too and I would like to win the Aroma M camellia oil and Neils Yard Remedies eye cream. I lam a registered reader in the USA

  • silvrolive says:

    There is something interesting in the skillful combination of natural accords, where the perfumer can’t pick and choose individual aroma chemicals. It’s like combining melodies in progress instead of individual notes. That is why I explore natural scents. Green products are also great for your health (so long as they don’t contain anything toxic (Natural does not automatically mean it’s safe), and can help move us all in the direction of the more sustainable beautiful world that we all want.
    I would love any of the following:
    -House of the Matriarch coffret, April Aromatics gift set, Aroma M Camellia oil, Providence Perfume Co. Amber Body Oil
    I am in the US. Thanks for the draw!

  • SandiL says:

    Why green? It’s part of who I am… what I’m drawn to… and for the health of it 🙂 On my list of this fabulous (green guide)
    Aroma M Camellia oil
    Providence Perfume Amber Body oil can you have too much of a great thing… no
    April Aromatics gift set…
    House of Matriarch coffret…
    All of the creators of these products I adore and amire.
    Liked and oh yes following on facebook.

  • Staceyw says:

    I go green for the simple fact that I have a family that will be here hopefully many years after I am gone and I want them to have a healthy sustainable life. If I were to win any of the prizes I would choose the following:

    Aroma M Camellia oil
    Providence Perfume Amber Body Oil
    Ayala Moriel Finjan Sugar Scrub
    House of Matriarch coffret
    April Aromatics gift set

    I am in the U.S. Thank you for the draw!

  • Mim says:

    I fb liked all of them! some I had already liked, some were new.

    Going green can make a world of difference for oneself–and is a way for one to make a positive difference in the world. I am trying to go green(er) in products that go on my skin, especially ones which are supposed to be absorbed.

    USA
    Thank you for the draw!
    my top choices are:
    April Aromatics 10 piece gift set
    House of Matriarch Coffret

    Leonor Greyl’s Masque Fleur de Jasmine
    Neal’s Yard Remedies Frankincense Intense Organic Eye Cream

    Providence Perfume Amber Cream Body Oil
    Strange Invisible Perfumes OJAI Botanical Room & Linen Mist

  • hofken says:

    I Go Green to set an example for my grandson. I live in the US and would love to wear
    April Aromatics 10 piece gift set
    House of Matriarch Coffret
    Providence Perfume Co. Amber Cream Body Oil
    I Like your dream Green team on Facebook – Cynthia.Richardson@azbar.org

  • Deena C. says:

    Green is good for the soul.:) Being environmentally-conscious fulfills a basic need to be proactive in finding a solution to a huge global issue; going natural makes us feel like we are taking better care of ourselves. To me, however, it is mostly a spiritual experience – I like feeling closer to Nature and to what was initially intended for us as organisms, it gives me peace and recharges me.
    My choices would be:
    House Of Matriarch Coffret
    April Aromatics 10 piece gift set
    I live in Canada. Thanks for the draw!

  • Greg Mayne says:

    I go green because I feel we all owe it to the world. We are all human beings and lucky to live in such a beautiful and natural place. I always try my best to help out any way I can.

    I’m in Canada and would love to win the April Aromatics 10 piece set or the House of Matriarch coffret. Thank you all and have a happy holidays!

  • hollyjae says:

    I go green because I can and although I am one person, I too can make a difference! I’d like to think that my children will take up the torch too. Natural scents and body products are an easy place to start .

    I’m from Australia and I’d love love love to win the April Aromatics gift set.