Herbal Herbarium
Freshly cut patchouli leaves, drying in the sun. Once lit, this candle unveils its full perfume: dense and dark, characterized by earthy, woody, almost camphor-like accents. The room transforms into an earthy sanctuary.
"Your Diptyque candle is an exceptional handcrafted creation and deserves the utmost care. Here are some tips to optimize its lifespan and ensure safe use.
Prepare the Room
- Place your candle on a flat, heat-resistant surface.
- Protect delicate materials such as wood or marble with a base or a storage tray.
- Keep candles away from flammable materials.
- Keep candles out of reach of children and pets.
Lighting the Candle
- We recommend lighting your candle with a match to avoid burns.
- When lighting for the first time, make sure to let the candle burn until an even layer of liquid wax has formed (approx. 4 hours, depending on the scent). This prevents the wax from tunneling and allows the wick to properly absorb the wax, ensuring an even burn. Wicks may produce a small amount of smoke when first lit.
While Burning
- After the first lighting, do not let the candle burn for more than 4 hours at a time.
- Never leave a burning candle unattended.
- Do not move a burning or still hot, non-burning candle.
- Keep it away from drafts.
- Leave at least 10 cm of space between two candles.
After Each Use
- Extinguish the flame: Use a candle snuffer to avoid hot wax splashes.
- Re-center the wick once the candle is extinguished.
- Before re-lighting your candle, trim the wick with a wick trimmer (ideal length: 3 to 5 mm) to avoid fire hazards.
Final Note
- Stop using your candle once only 5 mm of wax remains or the metal wick base becomes visible.
Care & Storage
- We recommend ventilating the room after burning a candle.
- Allow the wax to cool completely before moving your candle.
- Store it in a dry, tempered place (15 °C–25 °C / 59 °F–77 °F), protected from direct sunlight, to prevent discoloration, pigment changes, or wax detachment."
As a result of exceptional savoir-faire and craftsmanship, the art of perfumery meets the expertise of candle making. Each candle is made from a blend of several types of wax and a high-quality perfume concentrate, as well as a selected wick that guarantees perfect fragrance diffusion and combustion. Handcrafted in two workshops near Paris and in Provence by experienced master wax makers.
