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Helen: North Georgia's very own German town. With my wife's German heritage and my childhood of visiting the area throughout the year, it was destined to become one of our favorite places to go. Sitting right on the Chattahoochee River, this cute little town comes to life both for Oktoberfest and Christmas. With parades, colorful Christmas lights, and Bavarian charm, you're sure to have a great time.

Inspired by the wineries of Helen and my wife's German heritage, Glühwein (German for mulled wine) is our perfect fragrance for wine lovers everywhere. With notes of merlot wine, citrus peels, and clove, it's sure to remind you of a warm pot of mulled wine simmering on the stove.

So, whether you go for Oktoberfest for the beer or for Christmas with all the lights and charm, don't forget to stop by Helen's own wineries such as Habersham and Creekstone (our favorites) or grab a warm cup of Glühwein from Bettie's. Then, come join us for fajita nachos at La Cabana, they'll be the best nachos you'll ever have.

Following fall comes winter with twinkling lights and hopes of snow. Trips to different towns across the mountains will find you immersed in old fashioned Christmas lights, an Alpine Christkindlmarkt, and a train ride full of holiday cheer. No matter what you enjoy for the holidays, there's a place for you in the North Georgia mountains. As a way to bring a piece of the mountains home for the holidays (and the rest of the year) we are proud to be re-releasing our most popular fragrance from last winter: Mountain Winter.

Inspired from many hikes up along the mountain ridge lines in Georgia and the Smokies during the winter months, Mountain Winter captures the essence of the cold air blowing through the evergreens with notes of pine, juniper, and ozone.

For anyone looking to take the specific hike that inspired this fragrance, you want to find yourself in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Start your hike at Newfound Gap at sunrise to catch the sun rising over the Smokies and then head north on the Appalachian Trail until you find yourself up on the ridge line of the mountains. From there, you can venture to The Jump-off and Charlie's Bunion to catch views that will take your breath away. Be sure to check out the daily posts on the High on LeConte blog to get the most accurate weather at the top of the mountains as well as to find your most likely chance at finding snow.

A crispness fills the air as the leaves begin to change, signaling fall’s approach in the North Georgia mountains. There’s no better way to kick off our fall line than with a fragrance that embodies the season’s signature flavor—but with a twist. That’s why we’re introducing our Pumpkin Chai fragrance.

Inspired by cozy moments spent sipping pumpkin chai coffee at JumpinGoat Coffee in Cleveland, this scent captures the essence of fall with rich notes of cinnamon, spice, and a comforting pumpkin undertone.

So when you’re exploring the North Georgia mountains this season, be sure to stop by JumpinGoat Coffee for a warm cup of coffee while taking in their breathtaking view of Yonah Mountain. And don’t forget to say hi to Charlie for us!

Just in time for the summer! This drink is one of our favorites to share with friends at house parties or to just sip on the porch on a hot summer day. We originally discovered it while on a date night together at the Olive Garden in Athens, and we instantly became obsessed with making it ourselves. A simple recipe consisting of a refreshing mix of Moscato wine, green apple puree, and pineapple juice; we guarantee that this fragrance smells just how the real drink tastes!

In honor of our honeymoon cruise, we just had to do Aruba, a fragrance that will instantly transport you to your tropical paradise. This bar of soap is specifically designed to be reminiscent of the colorful pastel buildings on the islands in the south of the Caribbean. And while not technically in Georgia, we still hope you take a trip to visit and unwind on its beautiful white sandy beaches.