Diptyque

Lovely shop, offering scented candles and perfumes. It’s all pink and sweet inside and you can get dizzy from the overlapping smells. I find it hard to pronounce but I do recommend you this shop — it’s perfect for gifts or just to get something nice for yourself.

The name that is synonymous with and basically spawned the high-​end candle craze. And boy, are these candles upmarket and bound to burn a small hole in your pocket, quite literally.
Diptyque was founded in 1961 by three friends, Desmond Knox-​Leet, Christiane Gautrot and Yves Coueslant, all with an artistic and interior decoration background. In 1963, continuing an old English tradition, the company launched a line of scented candles which was the beginning of a long success story.
They are impeccably packaged, and have devised original scents using natural oils, low on synthetic, high on the eco-​friendly dial. Sniff away to your heart’s content!

The name that is synonymous with and basically spawned the high-​end candle craze… first they were selling out of Baies, then it was the Figuier… you’d think they were actually worth something *substantial* the way that Diptyque candles are so sought after and coveted.
To be fair, Diptyque’s candles are indeed luxurious as far a wax-​filled votives go. They have a long burn-​life. They generally smell pretty darn good. They are impeccably packaged. The prestige each one comes with is complimentary. And further, they’ve managed to concoct their scents using all natural oils without using anything synthetic — cheers to them especially for that.
By far the most interesting innovation to come from the House of Diptyque of late is the candle: «Essence of John Galliano.» Even though it smells like a smokestack (I guess this is *literally* his essence) and I wouldn’t buy it, I still think it’s pretty cool.
I have to say that I don’t like the way they’ve turned some of their bestselling candle fragrances into perfumes — some of them just don’t work… far too sweet and not complex enough to wear on the skin. But the sales staff is pleasant and helpful… more than willing to dole out samples and let you sniff whatever you’d like.

Diptyque is an upmarket Parisian perfumerie and candle shop in Notting Hill favoured by many celebrities. Walking into this shop is like heaven for your senses– you will be drawn to the beautiful bottles and candles and the smell will make it difficult to leave. Amazingly the variety of scents in the shop never seem overpowering and I could spend hours in there sniffing away!
The candles are ideal for Christmas presents or as a treat to yourself. They are not cheap but they last for a very last time and once you buy one you will be hooked!
I can’t get enough of the Jasmine candles but at £29.50 each I need to curb my addiction!

Some people are offended by being given a scented candle as a gift but I do not think anyone could not love Diptyque candles. As well as beautiful scented candles you will find equally delectable perfumes on sale here.
This is a perfume shop for grown ups and those who love the finer things in life.
Perfect for presents and self indulgence.

Not just mere wax, Diptyque candles are a treat for the senses. They are my absolute favorite candles in the world, what an odd thing to love, but I really do. They are not the cheapest candles, but you really pay for what you get, lovely packaging, the candles come in a simple glass with their cool logo and the name of the candle. The candles last for a long time and they really fill any room you light them in with luscious scent. My favorite is Figuiere, the store is simple like the candles but charming and fragrant.