Aesop's winter 2020 gift kit collection, "Sensory Chronicles," will be released on November 2nd.
"Lore Collector" (11,300 yen) from the "Sensory Chronicles" gift kit collection
The "Sensory Chronicles" gift kit collection lineup consists of five types: "Ardent Nomad," "Lore Collector," "Seasoned Wayfarer," "Chance Companion," and "Metaphysical Voyager."
All of the gift kits this time are housed in biodegradable cases made from 100% recycled materials, making them even more environmentally friendly. In addition, each gift kit comes with an Aesop product along with a "forgotten classic" that can be downloaded and enjoyed as an eBook or audio file. The benefits of imagination and discovery are sure to enhance the happiness of your daily skincare routine.
Details of each kit are as follows:
Parsley Seed Skincare Essentials Trio
"Ardent Nomad" from the "Sensory Chronicles" gift kit collection (¥18,000)
[Kit contents] Facial Cleanser 45, Antioxidant Toner, Facial Serum 34
The "Ardent Nomad" gift kit combines products from the Parsley Seed Skincare series. This set includes three cosmetics (cleanser, toner, and hydrator) that moisturize and balance the skin, perfect for daily skincare in urban life.
The kit also includes an excerpt from the diary of Swiss author and explorer Isabelle Eberhardt, written while traveling in men's clothing in North Africa. Available for download as an eBook or audio file, this diary, filled with Eberhardt's personal observations of the places and people she encountered, describes the "wonderful, comfortable peace" of solo travel. Enjoy it alongside your skincare routine.
"ROA Collector" (¥11,300) from the "Sensory Chronicles" gift kit collection.
[Kit contents] Body Cleanser 11 (Geranium Body Cleanser), Body Balm 08 (Geranium Body Balm), Resurrection Hand Wash, Resurrection Hand Balm
"ROA Collector" is a set of rich daily care essentials that thoroughly cleanse your hands and body, leaving them richly scented and moisturized. The kit also includes "Akinosuke's Dream," a work by Lafcadio Hearn (Koizumi Yakumo), a Japanese author of Greek and Irish descent. It's available to download as an eBook and audio file. The story tells of a Japanese farmer who falls asleep under a cedar tree. He's summoned to the king's palace, where he marries the king's daughter and is appointed governor of the island. However, upon waking, he has the lingering feeling that perhaps this encounter wasn't all a dream. This work, now forgotten by many, is sure to inspire new psychological discoveries within the recipient.
"Seasoned Wayfarer" (¥10,400) from the "Sensory Chronicles" gift kit collection.
[Kit contents] Istros Aromatic Room Spray, Post-Poo Drops, Resurrection Hand Wash
"Seasoned Wayfarer" is a set of three items for creating a fragrant space, from a large living room to a modest bathroom. Add fragrance to your home with the room spray, post-Poo drops, and hand wash. The kit also includes a fantastical tale by an Indian polymath. A tastefully and richly written portrayal of life in Calcutta, "The Kabuliwala" by Rabindranath Tagore is a tale of identity and self-discovery, about an Afghan merchant who makes an unlikely friendship with a Bengali girl. Available as a downloadable eBook and audio file.
Chance Companion (¥7,000) from the "Sensory Chronicles" gift kit collection.
[Kit Contents] Resurrection Hand Wash, Lind Body Balm
The Chance Companion kit allows you to easily enjoy fragrant skincare. It includes Aesop's signature hand wash and citrus-based body balm.
The kit also includes a lesser-known work by a master of modernist literature. "Something Childish but Very Natural," a story that begins with a chance encounter on a train, is a young love story by renowned New Zealand author Katherine Mansfield. It depicts a couple's journey from the idealism of youth to down-to-earth adulthood. The book is available as an ebook and audio file.
The fifth kit is the "Metaphysical Voyager" set, featuring "Facial Hydrating Cream 54" and "Facial Essence 60" (17,100 yen; images will be released from mid-October).
This skincare set, with its rich moisturizing cream and hydrating serum, hydrates and balances the skin, making it a great addition to your basic daily routine.
The kit also includes a meditative story by a great Brazilian writer. In "The Delirium," written by Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis, the narrator, who may or may not be dead, is transported to the beginning of time by a flying hippopotamus. By recounting an encounter with "nature" that regenerates the entire history of humanity, the story makes us realize that the pursuit of happiness may be meaningless. The work is available as an ebook and audio file for download.
The "Sensory Chronicles" gift kit collection will be available from November 2nd at Aesop stores, select shops, department store counters, and online at www.aesop.com.
"Aromatic Candles" (300g each / ¥12,500)
Aesop's Aromatic Candles were created in collaboration with Barnabe Fillion, a long-time product development partner. The lineup includes three varieties. They provide delicate light and a faint, lingering fragrance to any interior space.
These candles are named after famous ancient astronomers—Aglaonike, Callippus, and Ptolemy—to suggest that their light evokes a serene sense of wonder, like the glow of the night sky.
The Aglaonike Aromatic Candle is named after the first female astronomer, whose work explores the moon and its cycles. This floral, spicy, and refreshing scent evokes the exhilarating aroma of Tangier's Cape Spartel, described by Fillion as "a place of many myths." Its key ingredients include cardamom, clove, and mimosa, with a subtle hint of tobacco.
The Callippos Aromatic Candle was created in honor of the ancient Greek astronomer and mathematician who significantly revised the prevailing planetary theory of his time. This woody, earthy, and green scent blends frankincense, guaiac wood, and vibrant shiso for a meditative ritual.
The Ptolemy Aromatic Candle is named after the ancient Greek-Egyptian scientist who influenced the field of medieval astronomy. The earthy, woody, resinous scent of cedar, cypress, and lingering vetiver evokes Japan's virgin forests. The subtle smoky notes evoke the moon in the night sky.
Various Aesop Aromatic Candles are available at Aesop directly managed stores, the online store (www.aesop.com), and some authorized retailers.
Aesop's limited edition kit and aromatic candle are the perfect winter gift to treat yourself or express your gratitude to a loved one. Be sure to check them out.
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"Lore Collector" (11,300 yen) from the "Sensory Chronicles" gift kit collectionThe "Sensory Chronicles" gift kit collection lineup consists of five types: "Ardent Nomad," "Lore Collector," "Seasoned Wayfarer," "Chance Companion," and "Metaphysical Voyager."
All of the gift kits this time are housed in biodegradable cases made from 100% recycled materials, making them even more environmentally friendly. In addition, each gift kit comes with an Aesop product along with a "forgotten classic" that can be downloaded and enjoyed as an eBook or audio file. The benefits of imagination and discovery are sure to enhance the happiness of your daily skincare routine.
Details of each kit are as follows:
Parsley Seed Skincare Essentials Trio
"Ardent Nomad"
"Ardent Nomad" from the "Sensory Chronicles" gift kit collection (¥18,000)[Kit contents] Facial Cleanser 45, Antioxidant Toner, Facial Serum 34
The "Ardent Nomad" gift kit combines products from the Parsley Seed Skincare series. This set includes three cosmetics (cleanser, toner, and hydrator) that moisturize and balance the skin, perfect for daily skincare in urban life.
The kit also includes an excerpt from the diary of Swiss author and explorer Isabelle Eberhardt, written while traveling in men's clothing in North Africa. Available for download as an eBook or audio file, this diary, filled with Eberhardt's personal observations of the places and people she encountered, describes the "wonderful, comfortable peace" of solo travel. Enjoy it alongside your skincare routine.
"ROA Collector" is a set of four popular hand and body care products.
"ROA Collector" (¥11,300) from the "Sensory Chronicles" gift kit collection.[Kit contents] Body Cleanser 11 (Geranium Body Cleanser), Body Balm 08 (Geranium Body Balm), Resurrection Hand Wash, Resurrection Hand Balm
"ROA Collector" is a set of rich daily care essentials that thoroughly cleanse your hands and body, leaving them richly scented and moisturized. The kit also includes "Akinosuke's Dream," a work by Lafcadio Hearn (Koizumi Yakumo), a Japanese author of Greek and Irish descent. It's available to download as an eBook and audio file. The story tells of a Japanese farmer who falls asleep under a cedar tree. He's summoned to the king's palace, where he marries the king's daughter and is appointed governor of the island. However, upon waking, he has the lingering feeling that perhaps this encounter wasn't all a dream. This work, now forgotten by many, is sure to inspire new psychological discoveries within the recipient.
"Seasoned Wayfarer" gift: Three essential products for a fragrant space
"Seasoned Wayfarer" (¥10,400) from the "Sensory Chronicles" gift kit collection.[Kit contents] Istros Aromatic Room Spray, Post-Poo Drops, Resurrection Hand Wash
"Seasoned Wayfarer" is a set of three items for creating a fragrant space, from a large living room to a modest bathroom. Add fragrance to your home with the room spray, post-Poo drops, and hand wash. The kit also includes a fantastical tale by an Indian polymath. A tastefully and richly written portrayal of life in Calcutta, "The Kabuliwala" by Rabindranath Tagore is a tale of identity and self-discovery, about an Afghan merchant who makes an unlikely friendship with a Bengali girl. Available as a downloadable eBook and audio file.
Chance Companion: A Popular Hand and Body Care Pair
Chance Companion (¥7,000) from the "Sensory Chronicles" gift kit collection.[Kit Contents] Resurrection Hand Wash, Lind Body Balm
The Chance Companion kit allows you to easily enjoy fragrant skincare. It includes Aesop's signature hand wash and citrus-based body balm.
The kit also includes a lesser-known work by a master of modernist literature. "Something Childish but Very Natural," a story that begins with a chance encounter on a train, is a young love story by renowned New Zealand author Katherine Mansfield. It depicts a couple's journey from the idealism of youth to down-to-earth adulthood. The book is available as an ebook and audio file.
Metaphysical Voyager: A Moisturizing Duet Packed with Skin-Rich Ingredients
The fifth kit is the "Metaphysical Voyager" set, featuring "Facial Hydrating Cream 54" and "Facial Essence 60" (17,100 yen; images will be released from mid-October).
This skincare set, with its rich moisturizing cream and hydrating serum, hydrates and balances the skin, making it a great addition to your basic daily routine.
The kit also includes a meditative story by a great Brazilian writer. In "The Delirium," written by Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis, the narrator, who may or may not be dead, is transported to the beginning of time by a flying hippopotamus. By recounting an encounter with "nature" that regenerates the entire history of humanity, the story makes us realize that the pursuit of happiness may be meaningless. The work is available as an ebook and audio file for download.
The "Sensory Chronicles" gift kit collection will be available from November 2nd at Aesop stores, select shops, department store counters, and online at www.aesop.com.
Also worth checking out: Aesop's Aromatic Candles
"Aromatic Candles" (300g each / ¥12,500)
Aesop's Aromatic Candles were created in collaboration with Barnabe Fillion, a long-time product development partner. The lineup includes three varieties. They provide delicate light and a faint, lingering fragrance to any interior space.
These candles are named after famous ancient astronomers—Aglaonike, Callippus, and Ptolemy—to suggest that their light evokes a serene sense of wonder, like the glow of the night sky.
Aglaonike Aromatic Candle
The Aglaonike Aromatic Candle is named after the first female astronomer, whose work explores the moon and its cycles. This floral, spicy, and refreshing scent evokes the exhilarating aroma of Tangier's Cape Spartel, described by Fillion as "a place of many myths." Its key ingredients include cardamom, clove, and mimosa, with a subtle hint of tobacco.
Callippos Aromatic Candle
The Callippos Aromatic Candle was created in honor of the ancient Greek astronomer and mathematician who significantly revised the prevailing planetary theory of his time. This woody, earthy, and green scent blends frankincense, guaiac wood, and vibrant shiso for a meditative ritual.
Ptolemy Aromatic Candle
The Ptolemy Aromatic Candle is named after the ancient Greek-Egyptian scientist who influenced the field of medieval astronomy. The earthy, woody, resinous scent of cedar, cypress, and lingering vetiver evokes Japan's virgin forests. The subtle smoky notes evoke the moon in the night sky.
Various Aesop Aromatic Candles are available at Aesop directly managed stores, the online store (www.aesop.com), and some authorized retailers.
Aesop's limited edition kit and aromatic candle are the perfect winter gift to treat yourself or express your gratitude to a loved one. Be sure to check them out.
>>Click here for more Aesop articles
