The Spice Herbarium
Leathery, rich, almost smoky. This fascinating candle prioritizes depth over sweetness, revealing the true nature of the vanilla pod: dense and black.
"Your Diptyque candle is an exceptional artisanal creation and deserves the utmost care. Here are some tips to optimize its lifespan and ensure safe use.
Preparing the Space
- Place your candle on a flat, heat-resistant surface.
- Protect delicate materials such as wood or marble with a base or 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 a uniform layer of liquid wax has formed (approximately 4 hours, depending on the fragrance). This prevents tunneling of the wax and allows the wick to properly absorb the wax, ensuring even burning. Wicks may produce a small amount of smoke when first lit.
While Burning
- After the first burn, 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, unlit candle.
- Keep it away from drafts.
- Leave at least 10 cm between two candles.
After Each Use
- Extinguish the flame: Use a candle snuffer to avoid splashes of hot wax.
- Re-center the wick as soon as the candle is extinguished.
- Trim the wick with a wick trimmer before relighting your candle (ideal length: 3 to 5 mm) to avoid fire hazards.
Final Note
- Stop using your candle when only 5 mm of wax remains or when 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, temperate place (15°C–25°C / 59°F–77°F), away from direct sunlight, to avoid discoloration, pigment changes, or wax detachment."
As a result of exceptional savoir-faire and craftsmanship, the art of perfumery meets the expertise of candle manufacturing. Each candle consists of a blend of several types of wax and a high-quality fragrance concentrate, as well as a selected wick that guarantees perfect scent diffusion and burning. Handmade in two manufactories near Paris and in Provence by experienced master wax makers.
