As pervasive as the scent of peppermint may be, it's also quite divisive. If you don't love that minty fresh sensation in your beauty products, there's a good chance that you actively despise it. I am staunchly in the anti-candy-cane camp, which can make me feel a little left out around the holidays. This year, though, I'm happy to report that there is one common fragrance theme we mint refusers can rely on: gingerbread! Keep reading, because I scoured the internet to find the best of the spicy-sweet offerings available this season. You better believe that these delectable delights will make you smell good enough to eat.
Diptyque Épices et Délices Candle
This beautifully wrapped candle [3] ($70) will look stunning on the mantel, but it's the delectable notes of gingerbread, honey, and star anise that will enchant your house guests.
Dr. Lip Bang Lip Freak Buzzing Lip Balm in Gingerbread Man
Not only is this intensely moisturizing lip balm [4] ($5) 100 percent natural, but it also boasts a unique characteristic: a buzzing sensation. Once you apply it to your lips, you'll feel as if your pucker is vibrating with a fun tingly feeling. Pass it on with a kiss under the mistletoe and wait for the surprised reaction!
Bath & Body Works Gingerbread Latte Shea & Sparkle Scrub
Thanks to the notes of brown sugar, vanilla latte, and (of course) gingerbread, this rich and creamy body scrub ($14, available early November from Bath & Body Works) smells so good, you'll be tempted to taste it. It also contains shea butter to infuse your skin with hydration while you exfoliate and a touch of glitter for a more festive shower.
Serge Lutens Bapteme du Feu Perfume
This luxe perfume [5] ($150) offers a sophisticated take on gingerbread. Instead of a cloyingly sweet scent, a few spritzes reveal a holiday-like blend of tangerine, woods, and ginger.
Fizz & Bubble Gingerbread Milkshake Bath Fizzy
This tumbler of scented bath bombs [6] ($15) contains 12 fizzy spheres. Each one is loaded with nourishing oils like coconut, jojoba, and almond to soothe and hydrate parched skin while you soak in the tub . . . and, of course, the yummy scent of your favorite holiday treat.
Thymes Gingerbread Hand Lotion
Notes of cardamom and amber make the scent of this hand cream [7] ($15) more chic than cookie-esque. The beautiful container makes it a pretty addition to your home's guest bathroom or kitchen counter.
Zoella Gingerbread Fizz Trio
The generously sized bath bombs in this set ($12, available at Target in mid-November) are each shaped like an adorable gingerbread man. They are scored across the waist so you can snap them in half, making it easy to get six uses out of the set.
Philosophy The Gingerbread House Set
This gingerbread-house-themed gift set [8] ($42) of course contains a formula inspired by the beloved cookie, but in addition to a spicy body wash, you'll get cleansers and lip glosses that smell like marshmallows, peppermint sticks, and other sweet treats.
KBShimmer Gingerbread Men Mani Shot
Re-create a spa manicure at home with this indulgent hand soak [9] ($2). Once you drop it into a bowl of warm water, it fizzes like a bath bomb, releasing pampering shea butter into the water and the scent of spices into the air.
Ulta Beauty Jolly Gingerbread Foaming Fresh Hand Soap
The rich foam of this festive soap [10] ($6) will makes your hands feel squeaky clean. However, it won't strip away any moisture — it contains aloe and vitamin E to leave skin soft.