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There’s something undeniably magnetic and witchy about the way Scorpios move through the world. Maybe it’s them being born in autumn, around a time when the veil between worlds is thin. Maybe it’s their unique position as fixed water signs, combining the adaptability of water signs with the groundedness of a fixed modality. Whatever the cause, Scorpios have a natural talent for drawing people in. They’re known for being mysterious and secretive, always keeping people guessing – and leaning in to know more.
I used to think of shopping for Scorpios as an impossible task: how can you possibly find the perfect gift for someone so hard to pin down?? But I’ve realized that Scorpios’ unknowable nature is a feature, not a bug. Successfully shopping for a Scorpio is all about leaning into their inherent mystery, sourcing gifts that imbue everyday life with a mystical charge. Fragrances that evoke ritual anointments, vessels to hold secret treasures: it’s time to get a little woo-woo.
Do you ever talk to a Scorpio and get the feeling they can see straight into your soul? It’s time to return the favor. Read their mind this fall and use our gift guide to find the perfect present for a Scorpio:
Mysterious Vessels
My first step in getting a gift for a Scorpio is always identifying an intriguing vessel to deliver it in. More than anything, they love a dramatic reveal. That could mean simply indulging in some fancy wrapping paper, or (my preference) making the vessel itself the main event. The Dries Van Noten Large Pochette in Malachite ($455) would make an incredible toiletry bag (it also comes in a smaller size that would be great for stationery or beauty products). The Ifugi Rim Box S in Black ($185) is a beautiful maple box handmade in Japan that could serve as a catch all for any small items. The Tom Dixon Tank Decanter in Black ($165) would make a great gift alongside a bottle of wine, or could be given as a smoky, mysterious take on a bedside water carafe. If your Scorpio’s aesthetic leans a little more whimsical, the MoMA Design Store Candy Stripe Storage Jar ($24) filled with their favorite treats would make a great gift.
Intriguing Accoutrements
The next step in increasing your Scorpio’s air of mystery? Finding the right shades, of course. Quince has a wide array of well-constructed, well-priced sunglasses, so tap into your Scorpio’s unique sense of style. For an on-trend pair, I like the slim, round silhouette of the Quince Mallorca Polarized Acetate Sunglasses in Fawn Tortoise ($50). If your Scorpio is an accessories fiend, the Chan Luu Sequin Wool Scarf in Black ($190) would be perfect: a little goth, a little eye-catching. The Buck Mason Featherweight Silk Cashmere Pointelle Collared Cardigan in Black ($228) is the perfect weight for an autumnal gift, and the open weave detailing in its pointelle fabric adds a very subtle sex appeal. And at the end of the day, any outfit would be made a little edgier by a pair of the two-toned Alohas Bicolor Black Brown Leather Ankle Boots ($251). Keep ‘em guessing.
Unusual Aromatics
Buy your Scorpio a fragrance with notes that you can’t quite put your finger on. The Tsu Lange Yor TLY 5755 Burner Blend ($34) is a beautifully balanced home fragrance with unique, alluring notes of Tasmanian mountain pepper. Pair the scented oil with the Tsu Lange Yor Oil Burner in Aluminum ($247), whose steepled silhouette will intrigue a Scorpio. The appropriately-named D.S. & Durga I Don’t Know What Eau De Parfum ($225) was designed to be layered with other fragrances, giving them a bergamot-fueled je ne sais quoi. The perfume I get asked about the most is Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 ($230), which features an unusual mix of hedione, saffron, and ambroxan (a plant-derived alternative to ambergris). Give your Scorpio the Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Scented Body Oil ($125), which makes dabbing on perfume feel like a ritual anointment (and you can add a personalized message engraved on the bottle!).
Get to gifting – and I’ll meet you back here next month to guide you through the process of satisfying an adventurous Sagittarius.
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