Aēsop Presents 'A Time To Embrace'

As the festive season approaches, Aesop’s uniquely sensorial—and sometimes surprising—manner of gift-giving comes to the fore with a collection of Gift Kits inspired by a universal feeling: that intermingling of anticipation and excitement as the moment of being together gets closer and closer. This sentiment is evoked in a film directed by Elena Heatherwick that recounts one family’s journey—by train, on foot, through snow—to be with each other for the season.

Checking in The Aesop Valise

As the film begins, a silver suitcase is lifted onto the train’s luggage rack. This is no ordinary carry-on. It is The Aesop Valise: a most sizeable offering that holds thirteen aromatic and unexpected gifts. The intention is for its drawers to be revealed day by day, as the festive moment draws near—or all at once in a rush of excitement.

Shining examples

Similarly lustrous in appearance, this year two of Aesop’s most enduring formulations—Resurrection Aromatique Hand Balm and Resurrection Aromatique Hand Wash—will be available in limited-release, seasonal editions. The former is presented in a striking silver tube, while the latter comes carefully stowed in its own metal case, and wrapped in furoshiki cloth.

Still a lot to unpack

As befits a time of abundance, this year’s collection of seasonal gift sets is bountiful; in fact, it is Aesop’s largest to date. There are presents for the skin, the home and the senses—and for all recipients. Some are of considerable size, while others are compact enough to stow into the gaps of one’s already-full luggage.

Selections on this occasion include ‘Treasured Bonds’ featuring an Eau de Parfum and Hand Balm of one’s choosing and ‘Sensing Excitement’, which combines Aesop’s Bronze Incense Holder and a set of Kagerou Incense Sticks. Also of particular note is ‘Rekindled Connections’, a Gift Kit comprising three miniature Aromatique Candles: a limited-release size created especially for the festive moment, ideal for when one is unsure of the recipient’s aromatic preferences.

To ensure untroubled travels en route, each curated set comes in a sturdy, silver-hued gift box, featuring an Aesopian motif. Once the contents have disembarked, it can be used to keep other collected objects all together.

For those wishing to discover these limited-release gifts, including The Aesop Valise, no lengthy journey through snow-covered vistas should be necessary. The complete collection is available globally, both in-store and online.

The Aesop Valise

Geranium Leaf Body Cleanser 100 mL
Solais Replenishing Hand Serum 30 mL
Eleos Aromatique Hand Balm 30 mL
Nurture Soap Bar 150g
Resurrection Aromatique Hand Balm 30 mL
Tacit Truths Eau de Parfum 10 mL
Above Us Steorra Eau de Parfum 10 mL
Entirely Aurner Eau de Parfum 10 mL
Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser 100 mL
Lucent Facial Concentrate 60mL
Ptolemy Aromatique Candle 300g
Aromatique Room Spray 50 mL
Post-Poo Drops 100 mL
Ceramic Nose: MYR 2,565 (Coming in November)

Seasonal editions

Available from 27 November in Malaysia in limited quantities

Resurrection Aromatique Hand Balm: Seasonal Edition – MYR 150
Resurrection Aromatique Hand Wash: Seasonal Edition – MYR 270

Festive Gift Kits

Available from 26 October onwards

Arms Outstretched (Hand Balm Trio)
1. Eleos Aromatique Hand Balm 30 mL
2. Resurrection Aromatique Hand Balm 30 mL
3. Reverence Aromatique Hand Balm 30 mL (MYR 230)

Time Together (Top-To-Toe Trio – Online Exclusive)
1. Shampoo 100 mL
2. Conditioner 100 mL
3. Geranium Leaf Body Cleanser 100 mL (MYR 250)

Rekindled Connections (Aromatique Candle Trio)
1. Aganice Aromatique Candle 70 g
2. Ptolemy Aromatique Candle 70 g
3. Callippus Aromatique Candle 70 g (MYR 585)