Ultimate Chicago Gift Guide: Smell goods for guys and gals

Eating local is all the rage. Why not shop local too?

Check back here every day for a classically Chicagoan take on the holiday gift guide. Here, you’ll find either a sophisticated or fun holiday gift item made by a Chicagoan, produced by Chicagoans, inspired by Chicagoans or sold exclusively in Chicago.

FOR THE GUYS AND GALS WHO LOVE TO SMELL LUSCIOUS

For the ladies, why not bathe in homemade soaps that do your skin and scent good? This body spray, soap, and shea butter-infused body balm are perfect for fighting winter’s dry skin woes. The products, produced by Our Secret Garden are available at The Blossom Boys, 9911 S. Walden; and at the Olivia’s Garden Farmers Market, 10730 S. Western, every Saturday.

For the gents, take a whiff of the locally-created EVOLUTIONMAN cologne, which has collaborated with Chicago design company Pine & Plastic to deliver good-looking, good-smelling “kit” perfect for any guy this holiday season.

The hand-painted and hand-made bags are filled with EVOLUTIONMan’s best-selling products NU NOIR Face & Body Wash and Moisture Protect SPF 20. Special holiday pricing is available on www.evolution-man.com for $89.50. The items can also be found at local Urban Outfitter stores.

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