The Scents and Sensibility Holiday Horoscope

Dear Reader, 

How should you party (and smell) this season? You know what? Don’t even tell us. Let’s just let the stars do the talking.

Scorpio

(October 23 – November 21)

Hey, Troublemakers! There’s no time like holiday time to settle old scores, tell Auntie’s boyfriend what you really think of him, and scorch some fire in the way only Scorps can. Dress to impress, get a signature party drink, and wear red lipstick. This season, you’re the one everyone is watching. Go make history.

Your holiday scent: drop-dead gorgeous Very Sexy Night

Sagittarius

(November 22 – December 21)

Happy Birthday! You dub this time of the year Decadent December, because you get to indulge freely in all the fun you maybe don’t let yourself have those other 11 months of the calendar. Of all the signs, this truly is YOUR time—your apple to bite, your moment to enjoy. Nothing is more appealing than a Sag free and in their element. You don’t even have to do anything to enjoy this season—since everything feels so festive, everyone is so happy and celebratory, all you need to do is show up and let yourself be the birthday girl. Lean into the holiday magic.  

Your holiday scent: the one and only, musk-laced Bare

Capricorn

(December 22 – January 19)

This time of year is tricky for you. You’re just daring everyone to forget your near-or-after holiday birthday. You’re competitive, ambitious and professional—if there’s any lingering resentment on the personal front, use that as fuel for your career fire. Which is exploding for the next six months. Forget your birthday party—you’re about to secure the bag and win at life if you buckle down and do the work.

Your holiday scent: satiny, floral-laced Bombshell Seduction

Aquarius

(January 20 – February 18)

Were that we were all born Aquarius, the world would be a far more perfect place. The sky is the limit for you—and your party. You think big and love to stand out from the crowd, but also aren’t too fussed about social standing or being cool (which is exactly why you are). 

Your holiday scent: confident, spotlight-stealing Bombshells in Bloom.

Pisces

(February 19 – March 20)

Your creativity knows no bounds. You’re sensitive and imaginative—just like nature. If the holiday season is too much and you need to reset your meter, take to the hills (or the beach, or a boat, whatever) and recharge all that big energy. Others will want to be around you right now, but take this time to top up all your inner creative and powerful reserves to charge into 2024 like a superstar.

Your Holiday Scent: iconic, vibrant Bombshell. 

Aries

(March 21 – April 19)

No one ever holds you back. You’re ambitious and live to defy expectations—while other people go classic for the holiday, you mash-up two unlikely concepts (karaoke, study group) into one genius idea only you can pull off. Get an early start on making the ultimate festive-music playlist and send it out to all your friends to get ahead on giving out good vibes.

Your holiday scent: fresh, inspiring Bombshell Tokyo

Taurus

(April 20 – May 20)

You like to indulge while keeping things chill. Hence, a serene artistic theme is perfect for your calm and curious spirit. A museum or art gallery get together, ceramics, or weaving class is right up your alley. Or try a hands-on cocktail demo where you can create and cut loose at the same time. Nothing is too niche—think out of the box.

Your holiday scent: elusive, magnetic Very Sexy Orchid.

Gemini

(May 21 – June 20)

You are the lemon zest in the martini of life. The caviar on the canape of communication. The fun part, basically. As the most social and bubbly of the signs, this is your season to dazzle, flit, and flirt your way through multiple friend groups in a compressed amount of time. Few have your social energy and charisma—now’s the time to show them all how it’s done.

Your holiday scent: the ultimate in flirtation, VS Tease.

Cancer

(June 21 – July 22)

Hello, Homebodies. Yes, for your crabby, cozy self, going out is the worst, but the holidays also tap into your warm, caring, family-loving gooey center, so don’t miss out on making IRL connections with loved ones. If you don’t push yourself this time of year to say yes to the office holiday party or drinks with an old friend, you’ll stay home and regret it for the next ten years (give or take, of course). So go—it will make you feel better and more well-rounded in the long run. 

Your holiday scent: warm, comforting, and delicious Cocoa Soiree.

Leo

(July 23 – August 22)

Other people throw parties—you star in them. The lights, music, and glitter all create a very Leo-loving, hectic haze. A word to the wise—don’t show up in a tiara. This time of year is about everyone, all together, at once. Use that magnetic energy as a battery to charge up others who don’t shine as bright as you. That will be the biggest gift you can give. Well—that, and cashmere.

Your holiday scent: the wildly popular, unforgettable VS Bombshell Intense.

Virgo

(August 23 – September 22)

All the other zodiac signs are counting on you right now. Make the plans. Throw the parties. Book the dinner reservations (you know you love it). This month only is your party era. Note that Mercury goes into retrograde December 12-January 1, and as the sign who always feels it most (though it’s in the houses of Capricorn and Sagittarius so, yay, their problem not yours) it’s best to send your RSVPs early and plan your outfits ahead of time.

Your holiday scent: classic-with-a-twist Bare Rose.

Libra

(September 23 – October 22)

Clever and cultural, erudite and elegant. That’s your thing. Holiday festivities, attire, and plans are thoughtfully created to have meaning and impact. You curate your world. Now’s the time of year to spread that brainy beauty to the ones you love—show them how you see the world. Organize wine tastings, or a present-wrapping party. You’re the gift, spread it around.

Your holiday scent: familiar-yet-intriguing Heavenly.

Charlotte is the Senior Copywriter at PINK Beauty. A New York City native, in high school she was featured in the New York Times Style magazine for being a teenage beauty junkie and made a career out of it, starting off as a beauty editor at magazines like Lucky, NYLON, and InStyle before writing for brands like Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Kjaer Weis, and Tory Burch, as well as publications like The New York Times Style Magazine (full circle!),The Wall Street Journal Off-Duty, Elle, and more.