Chocolate you want to give to that special someone + 1 extra gift

I stumbled upon Santa Maria Novella 's Taboletta potpourri while strolling through the Shimada Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building . I had received it as a gift before, and I was so happy to see such a stylish potpourri!

Santa Maria Novella
Taboletta Potpourri ¥4,320 ■ Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building 8th floor = Isetan Men's Residence, Main Building 3rd floor = West Park

Murata, it comes in lovely packaging and can be hung up, right?
Shimada: That's right. Since it comes in a pack of two, you can use one in the room and the other in the closet, and the fragrance will spread nicely.
They say that Yamauchi's fragrances are linked to memories, right?
Shimada: Made from the fruits, leaves, and petals of plants that grow wild on the hills of Tuscany , Italy, this might be perfect for men who like Italian clothing.
Yamauchi: The item I recommend that I found in the store is a tie by Robert Fraser. First, there's a tie that was made exclusively for Valentine's Day. The front is a nuanced solid tie, but the narrow end has a small design of one of six different sweets, including a donut. You can wear it to work, and at a drinking party, you can show the back and brag, "My girlfriend gave it to me!"
Shimada: So you can wear it while "keeping your feelings hidden inside." I bet there are lots of guys who would brag about that (laughs).

Robert Fraser ties, ¥14,040 each ■ Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building 1F = Dress shirts and ties

Even Murata's boasting like that is kind of cute, isn't it? He'd probably think, "The girlfriend who gave it to me has good taste."
Yamauchi: Also, for Valentine's Day gifts, the special box that looks like it contains chocolates is a highlight! And there's another one with a single 12 zodiac sign motif. It's also a solid tie on the outside , but it has the 12 zodiac signs embroidered on it.
Murata: These little details can definitely be a conversation starter.
Shimada doesn't often give gifts related to zodiac signs to men, so he'd definitely be happy to receive one.

Murata: I brought a few things from the food section in the main building. As an added bonus, I recommend Chocolate Company's "Hot Chocolate Spoon," which melts into hot milk and turns it into hot chocolate. There are several flavors available, including a Valentine's Day limited edition.
It comes with a Yamauchi spoon, so it's sure to be Instagram-worthy.
One of Murata Cacao's unique products is their "Cacao Nib Popcorn," which is sprinkled with cacao nibs from Peru. Rich, caramelized popcorn is mixed with nibs from organically grown cacao trees in the Amazon. Its bitterness and acidity make it a perfect pairing with red wine.
This would be a great addition for someone who enjoys alcohol, like Shimada .
Murata Black Truffle Praline Chocolate has a strong truffle aroma and pairs well with whiskey and other spirits. For women, I recommend the cacao tea, which has a rich cacao aroma.

►To be continued in Part 2

Photo: TAKU FUJII

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