What The Best Diptyque Candles Actually Smell Like

Best Diptyque Scented Candles | Space NK
From the beautifully curated scents to the monochrome, oval logo, Diptyque is an iconic fragrance brand. Ask anyone with a passion for perfume or penchant for scented candles and they’ll be able to tell you what the best Diptyque fragrance is (in their opinion).

While Eau Rose, Philosykos and Eau des Sens might be bestsellers in the personal fragrance category, Diptyque is famous for creating the best scented candles. Such is the love for Diptyque scented candles, people reuse the empty glass jars as storage for makeup brushes, eyeliners and mascaras.

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.

As the luxury fragrance brand celebrates its 60th anniversary, we decided to create the ultimate guide to the best Diptyque scented candles and what they smell like, so you can find the one for you...

What Each Diptyque Candle Smells Like

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Jasmin Scented Candle 190g, £56.00

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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Baies Scented Candle, £35.00

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. You should also try Diptyque Gardenia Scented Candle, £56.00 if you like blossoming flowers.

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Roses Scented Candle, £35.00

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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Figuier Scented Candle, £35.00

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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Amber Scented Candle, £35.00

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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Mimosa Scented Candle, £35.00

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 summertime. 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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Verveine Scented Candle, £56.00

Smells like: Freshly ripened citrus fruits
Love citrusy scents? This Diptyque candle is for you. Within minutes of lighting, your room will be filled with the refreshing scent of a lemon grove in full bloom.

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Feu de Bois Scented Candle, £35.00

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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Vanille Scented Candle, £35.00

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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Genevrier / Juniper Scented Candle, £56.00

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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Posted: Monday, 18 September 2023

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