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What The Best Diptyque Candles Actually Smell Like
For spring 2026, Diptyque has given its candles a subtle, but incredibly chic new look. First and foremost, your favourite fragrances have not changed, Diptyque is moving towards becoming more sustainable, but has not tweaked any notes. Instead, the font been delicately tweaked and the glass vessels are now artfully embossed with ripples of the brand's signature oval. Each candle has a soft poetic feel to it.
If, like us, you have recycled your beloved Diptyque candle into eyeliner and makeup brush storage, you'll have even more reason to reuse and refill the gorgeous packaging. Plus, this autumn refills will be available for the iconic candles - more on that later. In the meantime, here's everything you need to know about Diptyque scented candles.
Why We Love Diptyque Candles
For us, it’s about the potency of the scent. Diptyque promises that its 70g candle will burn for 20 hours, 190g for 60 hours and 600g for 90 hours. While this isn’t out of the ordinary, what we love about Diptyque scented candles is that the fragrance fills the room. These are the kind the candles that can transform the mood of a room within minutes.Whether you're looking to treat yourself or gift a loved one, you simply can't go wrong with a Diptyque scented candle and to help you pick out your new home scent, we've broken down how each one smells to make it easier for you...
What The Bestselling Diptyque Candles Smell Like 2026
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Baies Classic Candle 190g, £ 63,00
Smells like: A British garden in full bloom
One of the most well-known Diptyque scents, you’ll have a tricky job finding someone who doesn’t love this floral delight. Think English summertime garden with plenty of pretty petals and green foliage.
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Feu de Bois Classic Candle 190g, £ 63,00
Smells like: Roaring open fires
If you haven’t got an open fire of your own, this candle is your next best bet. It’s another iconic scent and has a comforting warmth to it that makes it perfect for the colder months.
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Ambre Classic Candle 190g, £ 63,00
Smells like: Faintly burning incense
For something more subtle, try Diptyque Ambre candle. It’s warm and woody with a little spice. Imagine you can faintly smell your neighbour's burning incense. It also comes in a stained cognac-coloured glass jar too.
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Figuier Classic Candle 190g, £ 63,00
Smells like: Sun-soaked fig trees
Looking for the best scented candle to light to take you back to your summer vacay? This one is a wise choice. Inspired by the Diptyque’s founders love of Greece and summers spent seeking shade beneath a fig tree, this woody scent has a relaxing warmth to it.
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Mimosa Classic Candle 190g, £ 63,00
Smells like: A glorious summer’s day
Another bright and floral choice, this sweet-smelling candle is like sunshine on a grey day – perfect for our unpredictable British summers. Many say this reminds them of being at the beach (think sea salt and sunscreen!) and if that hasn’t sold you, we’re not sure what will.
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Roses Classic Candle 190g, £ 63,00
Smells like: Rose bushes
Nothing says spring more like rose bushes in full bloom. This Diptyque rose candle will fill any space with the uplifting scent of freshly cut florals even if your vase happens to be empty. It's no surprise that this is our bestselling rose candle.
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Genevrier / Juniper Scented Candle, £ 58,00
Smells like: The great outdoors
Get that fresh outdoorsy feeling by lighting this invigorating candle. It is quite literally like a breath of fresh woodland air and will instantly uplift your mood.
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Vanille Classic Candle 190g, £ 63,00
Smells like: Slightly smoky vanilla pods
Some scents are just really inviting and this is one of them. Expect the delightfully sweet scent of true vanilla pods with a slight smokiness to it, which prevents it from feeling sickly sweet or cloying. It’s a fragrance that will have guests asking what it is…
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Jasmin Classic Candle 190g, £ 63,00
Smells like: A warm summer's evening
If you're not quite ready to let the summer go, this is the Diptyque scented candle to start burning. The heady blend of white florals evokes those calm, balmy summer evenings like nothing else we've ever smelt...
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Café Classic Candle 190g, £ 63,00
Smells like: Freshly ground coffee
Given its name you won't be surprised that coffee is at the heart of this Diptyque candle. Impressively, there's all the freshness and cosy warmth of freshly roasted and ground coffee without any bitterness. It's the perfect gift for a new home in our opinion.
Love A Particular Diptyque Candle?
Why not treat yourself to a 300g cream, green, red, pink or black candle. These super-size vessels promise around 75 hours of burn time and will make a statement on your coffee table.
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