
All of Parfum d'Empire's candles are tempting. To stay on theme, there's Ambre Absolu ("Moroccan cistus absolute blends its deep resinous facets with the essences of Atlas cedarwood and raw Indian patchouli. Smooth blond vanilla from Madagascar is matched with vibrant clove and cinnamon from Ceylon in these utterly sensuous, tawny accords"), but looking forward to summer, I'd go for Le Potager Oublié ("...heirloom vegetables and aromatic herbs grow wild in a forgotten kitchen garden") or Lys Casablanca ("the noblest, headiest of all lilies"). $65 each for 200g at ZGO Perfumery in San Francisco.



