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Bath & Body Works releases new fragrance inspired by Jack Skellington
Saman Shafiq
Feel the chills? Spooky season is loading.
Bath & Body Works is partnering with Disney once again “to bring the magic, mystery and mischief of Halloween Town to your home” with a special edition “The Nightmare Before Christmas” collection, marking the brand’s fifth collaboration with Disney.
“The collection transforms fan-favorite characters, moments and imagery from the film into a spooky sensory experience across body care, home fragrance and collectible accessories,” Bath & Body Works said in a news release, adding it offers fans a “fresh way to experience the world of Halloween Town.”
Based on a poem by filmmaker and actor Tim Burton, the “The Nightmare Before Christmas” follows Pumpkin King of Halloween Town Jack Skellington who “bored with the same old scare-and-scream routine” stumbles upon Christmas Town and attempts to bring it home. but instead causes confusion and “creates a nightmare for good little boys and girls everywhere,” according to the film’s synopsis. The 1993 film, which has become a holiday favorite, was inducted into the Library of Congress’ National Film Registry in 2023.
“Fragrance is one of the most powerful ways to tell a story, and this collection allowed us to tap into the enchanting world of The Nightmare Before Christmas through scent,” Bath & Body Works executive VP of merchandising Kristie Lewis said in a statement, adding the collection translates the beloved story into “a one-of-a-kind Halloween experience inspired by the film.”
Disney Consumer Products senior VP Liz Shortreed, in a statement, said the collection honors the “film’s enduring legacy while creating fresh opportunities for fans to connect with the spirit of Halloween Town” through products inspired by the beloved classic.
Here’s everything to know about the collection and how to get it.
Bath & Body Works ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ fragrances
The two fragrances taking center stage in this collection include:
- Jack Skellington: A warm, woody fragrance with notes of pumpkin screams, glowing palo santo and spooky spiced vanilla.
- Sally: A bright, fruity fragrance with notes of ghastly blooms, berry patchwork and forbidden tonka.
Both fragrances will be available in a variety of Bath & Body Works products such as body cream, body wash, fragrance mist and a 3-wick candle, among other products.
Bath & Body Works said its “perfumers masterfully crafted each fragrance to translate the personalities and emotions of Halloween Town’s most recognizable characters into scent.”
Bath & Body Works ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ collection products
The collection includes a variety of signature and collectible pieces such as:
- Jack Skellington & Sally Hands pedestal 3-Wick candle holder
- Dual-colored layered wax candle, a first for the single wick candle category
- PocketBac clips, inspired by characters Zero, Oogie Boogie and the Mayor of Halloween Town, with individual features such as spin and LED
- Foaming Hand Soap Holder
- Jack Skellington & Sally Tote Bag
- Jack Skellington & Sally Coin Purse
How to get Bath & Body Works’ ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ collection
While “The Nightmare Before Christmas” collection will be available in stores and online in the United States and Canada starting Monday, Aug. 17, Bath & Body Works rewards members get exclusive early access to select items from the collection, such as the Hands 3-wick candle pedestal, through the app starting Sunday, Aug. 16.
The company said the products will also be available internationally starting Aug. 23.
Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at sshafiq@usatodayco.com and follow her on X and Instagram @saman_shafiq7.
Original source: https://www.usatoday.com/money/

