Diptyque’s Collection of City-Inspired Candles Returns—But Only for a Limited Time
While many rely on photos to evoke their fondest travel memories, scents can also trigger vivid recollections of your favorite destinations. However, recalling the precise fragrance of blooming magnolia trees in Miami last spring is far harder than scrolling through your Instagram feed. Luckily, thanks to French perfumer Diptyque, you can capture these unforgettable aromas at home—no plane ticket required.
Usually, Diptyque’s City Candle collection is exclusively available at Diptyque boutiques in the ten cities—from Hong Kong to Paris—that inspire these fragrances. But until April 27, 2022, you can find the collection online in limited quantities for $78 each, with free shipping included.
Here’s how you can be whisked away with just a flick of a match.
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Pékin/Beijing Candle
A fresh addition to the City Candles line in 2022, the Beijing candle features a woody floral aroma with hints of green tea. Its striking red and gold packaging is inspired by the magnolias found at Dajue Temple.
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New York Candle
Rest assured, the New York candle doesn’t capture the scent of the city’s notorious garbage piles that residents often grumble about. Encased in a glass featuring a golden art deco design, this candle exudes fragrances of vetiver, patchouli, and incense, evoking the vibrant nightlife and speakeasies of the city.
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Housed in a vibrant green glass adorned with banana leaves, the Miami candle offers a soft base of magnolia blossom complemented by zesty top notes, reminiscent of Florida’s iconic dessert: Key lime pie.
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Featuring a vibrant blend of mint, lemon, and freesia, the Beverly Hills candle comes in a teal glass adorned with yellow palm leaves, a nod to the famous Martinique wallpaper at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
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Tokyo Candle
Infused with notes of cypress, ginger, and incense, this candle captures the essence of Tokyo's Yoyogi and Shinjuku Gyoen parks, evoking the serenity of its trees and temples.
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Paris Candle
Inspired by the earthy chypre fragrance commonly found in classic French perfumes, accented with a touch of lavender, the Paris candle aims to whisk you away to the stylish Saint Germain district.
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Shanghai Candle
With notes of osmanthus flowers and green tea, the Shanghai candle evokes the essence of a traditional tea ceremony, and even the packaging pays homage to Huxinting, the oldest teahouse in Shanghai.
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London Candle
Capturing the essence of the Columbia Road flower market, the London candle offers a spicy floral aroma featuring notes of heliotrope, lilac, and juniper.
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Hong Kong Candle
Infused with floral and vanilla notes, the Hong Kong candle evokes the city's bustling atmosphere, highlighted by the essence of the Bauhinia blakeana, also known as the Hong Kong orchid tree.
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Berlin Candle
Featuring packaging that pays homage to the Bauhaus movement, the Berlin candle captures the essence of the city's linden tree-lined streets with a hint of honey.
This article first appeared online in September 2019; it was revised in May 2020 and again on April 25, 2022, to include the latest information.
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