A limited edition candle from Panier des Sens: Sweet Madeleine / Madeleine de Noël. "In the winter sunshine, step inside and melt into the sweet scent of a freshly baked madeleine cake. Take a mouth-watering trip down memory lane with the aromas of soft fluffy cake bursting with almond, citrus and a tang of vanilla caramel." 180g for $28 at Panier des Sens US.
From Costes, the Golden Candle: "...the iconic candle of the Hotel Costes since 2001, which marks the olfactory imprint of the place, is covered by hand with real gold leaf and comes with a set of mystery matches. A unique and heady scent that captures our senses as soon as we walk through the door. Perfumer Olivia Giacobetti has reinterpreted the olfactory imprint of the Hotel Costes by adding a note of rose to this baroque emanation of precious woods, rum and beeswax." $120 for 250g at Luckyscent.
From the Winter Charms collection at Cire Trudon, Felice: "A combination of citrusy, spicy and fruity notes, Felice ties citrus and Christmas spices together: hints of vanilla and honey add sweetness to gourmet scents of candied fruits and nutmeg. A true Christmas gift, the Felice scented candle is festive at heart: with a shining star, champagne bottle, sparkling ring and notes of music, celebrations are in order!" $145 for 270g at Trudon.
Diptyque’s holiday collection for 2022 includes the usual three candles. This year’s theme: the Milky Way. This year’s models: Étincelles (Sparks, shown above left and below), with coffee, chocolate and wood fire; Sapin (Pine, above center and below) with mountain pine and mimosa; and Neige (Snow, above right and below), with heliotrope flowers and white musks…
The candle I need for today's chilly rain: After Hours from Glasshouse. "The scent of Rum and sweet Vanilla swirled with Leather and toasty Tobacco will draw you in to a clandestine bar where the sound of jazz piano plays and Champagne is ever-flowing." 380g for $55 at Glasshouse.