Diptyque has launched a trio of limited edition holiday candles for 2007.
Épicéa (Spruce, shown) ~ "The scent of leaves, pine resin and wet birch bark mingle with risinig wisps of vetiver, cedar and sandalwood."
Gingembre (Ginger) ~ "Spices and citrus fruit tossed on wood and roots."
Encens (Incense) ~ "A precious blend of myrrh, incense, benzoin and burning herbs."
The trio is available now at aedes; $72 each for 6.5 oz.
Another limited edition holiday candle range, this one from Kiehls, available in four scents:
Pear Tree Corner (shown) ~ "For a fresh and revitalizing aroma."
Cranberry ~ "For a delightfully sweet aroma."
Forest Rain ~ "For a fresh and revitalizing aroma."
Grapefruit ~ "For a wonderfully refreshing aroma."
The Kiehls candles are hand-poured with lead-free, cotton core wick and pure beeswax, and are $28 each for 6.7 oz at kiehls.
Are these worth the money? That is steep!
I'm assuming you mean the Diptyques. I think they're very well done, but it is more than I'll pay for a candle personally — I save my money for perfume.
We've reviewed lots of their candles — click on the word Diptyque in the article and you'll find links.
how beautiful that spruce jar is! They're sort of pricey for me – Diptyques – more of a splurge. Thankfully I think Yankee Candle's balsam and cedar jars are a terrific evergreen scent – lots of throw and they scent the whole house.
It is gorgeous!!
Oh those Diptyques look and sound wonderful! They are expensive but I usually treat myself at Christmas to Feu de Bois and it lasts well and has excellent throw so as an occasional treat I think they are worth it if you like and buy candles.
Looks like you have your Xmas treat all ready for you then! The packaging is lovely, and all 3 of these sound tempting to me.
Hi Robin,
The Diptyques look great! Must get some fo the holidays. What do you think are going to be new/ exciting scents for the coming year? Will scents/ home fragrance have trends do you think? It might be interesting if it did. I just got a few Tocca candles and they are really yummy smelling! Some quite unusual scents like Tobacco & Havana! Not typical flowery notes. Love it!
I do think there are definite trends in fragrances, personal & home, but I have to admit I don't pay a whole ton of attention. For the coming year, I think the By Kilians (just released) & the five new Thierry Muglers look interesting, and so do the 3 Annick Goutals that launch in December. Actually, so much new stuff is coming that I can't keep it all straight