If you almost succumbed to Diptyque's Valentine's Day candle duo last year, the prettier packaging this year might send you over the edge: "A harmony of flowers and leaves. A new, limited-edition duo for Valentine's Day combining the the tangy green accents of Baies (Berries) with the floral notes of Roses." 2 x 190g for €105 at Dublin Cork Duty Free.
If you love Le Labo Santal 33 (or the matching candle, Santal 26) and you love Saturday Night Live, this one's for you: "Live from New York, it’s SANTAL 26! For 50 years, Saturday Night Live has been a weekend standby, an invitation to unwind in front of the small screen and watch beloved characters come to life. An incubator for comedic legends, SNL fearlessly gripped the third rail, lampooned celebrities, spotlighted musical talent... and inspired a cult following matched only by Le Labo's iconic candles. A tribute to half a century of making viewers ugly laugh..." 245g for $96 at Saks Fifth Avenue.
I might just need one: the Mac and Cheese candle from Southlake Gifts. "The Macaroni and Cheese Candle Bowl is perfect for those with carb cravings without finding the perfect recipe. This handmade macaroni and cheese candle comes in a porcelain bowl and smells just like the real thing. Take it home and wake up feeling cheesy!" $20 for 160g at Nordstrom.
From Floraïku, the Forbidden Incense candle trio: "...with a Mimosa scented candle that is intriguingly floral, alongside a Lily of the Valley candle for the 'light' shadow and a Smoked Wood for the 'dark' shadow. These candles are made with japanese tea cups, a white porcelain as fine as air, gilded with fine gold. Packaged in a box indigo and gold. Ideal for gifting or treating yourself", Three x 130g for $309 at Floraïku.
More Year of the Snake...the Wisdom of the Snake candle from Glasshouse. It doesn't wake as many lemmings for me as last year's Dance of the Dragon, but maybe it works for you? "With no love for straight lines, No head or tail and no end in sight, The serpent spirit zigzags and sidewinds Mesmerizing, leading you without warning. To a world of more mystery. To a year of no limits. This is the Wisdom of The Snake. // Fresh Orchid and sweet Citrus, intertwined with rich Cedarwood and Musk, create a symphony of luck and abundance for the year ahead." $55 for 380g at Glasshouse.