Chinese New Year 2026: the Fire Horse inspires beauty limited editions

In the world of perfumery, the Lunar New Year is often the occasion to tell stories of strength, determination and new beginnings. The fragrances inspired by the Fire Horse focus on spicy, vibrant and enveloping notes, such as Oro di Fragranze Teatro, where black pepper, amber and patchouli build a warm and powerful trail. A spicy opening of pink pepper and ginger also characterises LEN Fragrance's Extrait de parfum 27 In Macao, which explodes in a floral heart of peony and settles on a warm base of vetiver and grey amber. But there are also those who interpret the theme through a perfect balance of spicy freshness, floral opulence and woody depth, such as Rendez-vous d'Exception Rouge Bonheur by Guerlain. Here, the opening of pink pepper and ginger introduces an elegant floral heart of rose and magnolia, which reveals a warm, enveloping base of cedar and white musk. The jus is enclosed in the famous Bee Bottle, transformed into a jewelled sculpture with a horse's head plated in 24 carat gold and decorated with 79 Swarovski crystals.

Skincare, new energy for the skin

Skincare also interprets the Chinese New Year as a time of rebirth. Limited edition creams celebrate the concept of the skin as a ground to be rebalanced and strengthened, with formulas that focus on regeneration and radiance. One example is Essence to Skin Probiotic capsule cream by World of Beauty, a biofunctional gel cream that rebalances the skin microbiome and improves radiance and firmness thanks to gluconolactone, niacinamide and probiotic complex. The renowned Clarins Double Serum gets a celebratory pack for Chinese New Year. This double-phase anti-ageing serum - which combines a Hydric + Lipidic system to optimise the release of actives - combines up to 22 botanical extracts and 5 pure molecules to stimulate the skin's five vital functions: regeneration, oxygenation, protection, hydration and nutrition

Candles&Haircare

There is no shortage of massage and scented candles, protagonists of a beauty increasingly oriented towards holistic well-being. Like the Kuoni Candle Horse of Fire massage candle by World of Beauty, which releases citrusy and energising notes of lime, lemongrass, orange and verbena, enriched with ginseng. Once lit, it transforms into a warm and nourishing oil, composed of 99% natural ingredients, that leaves the skin soft and velvety. In the haircare chapter, the Chinese New Year finds expression in limited editions such as the duo Hair Alchemy Resilience Shampoo & Conditioner by Oribe, formulated to fortify fragile hair from within, creating a real protective shield around the fibre for a stronger, more moisturised and resilient effect. Botanical extracts and plant proteins penetrate the cortex, strengthening the structure and preventing breakage.