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Best Bets

(Photo: Bela Borsodi and Paul Graves)

(1) Why? With a touch of sandalwood for men and a dash of citrus for ladies, Creed’s Original Vetiver eau de parfum is perfect for couples (three sizes, $90–$198, at Bergdorf Goodman).

(2) Why? A 60-year-old design that started life as an “ice carrier” is surprisingly fresh in L.L.Bean’s camouflage ($27–$37 at llbean.com or 800-809-7057).

(3) Why? Black & Decker’s Crossfire Auto Laser Level magically projects a level line ($99.99; blackanddecker.com or 800-544-6986).

(4) Why? Puffy eyes deserve a treatment that both feels and smells better than Preparation H (twelve-pack, $38 at Shu Uemura; shuuemura.com or 212-979-5500).

(5) Why? Union Square Greenmarket’s harvest reminds you we’re in the middle of one of the best apple seasons in memory.

(6) Why? This reissue of Blahnik’s classic Farinelli pump has never been available in alligator before now ($2,800 at Barneys New York; 212-826-8900).

(7) Why? Devi Kroell’s metallicized python clutches have an iridescent surface ($990 at Takashimaya; 212-350-0100 or devikroell.com).

(8) Why? Bennett Liberty spends eighteen hours cutting and forming these smooth copper bowls, then covers them with shagreen leather ($300–$2,000; 212-254-5607 or bennettliberty.com).

(9) Why? Reinaldo Sanguino’s unique ceramics are handmade, food-safe, and hold water ($450 at Robert Passal Interiors; 212-242-5508).