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Diptyque Candles Have Quietly Rebranded—These 9 Will Always Be Found in the Chicest Homes

Who What Wear UK editors are fragrance experts, and we know a thing or two about Diptyque candles. Between us, we've smelled them all—these are the best.

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The best Diptyque candles as shot by Shannon Lawlor, collaged with a shot of Diptyque Lys candle shot by Emma Hoareau on her fireplace
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Let me start by saying that if you have yet to ever experience a Diptyque candle, it's very important you know that they are, without question, the very best variety of home fragrance. I'm a beauty editor of over a decade; I specialise in all things fragrance; I burn hundreds of candles every year, and I've smelled every single Diptyque candle and Diptyque perfume that exists, so I'd like to think you can take my word for it.

However, if you don't want to, rest assured that every other fragrance expert and beauty editor I know agrees: Diptyque produces the most impressive and luxurious candles on the planet. The blends are second-to-none; the throws are so strong that, in the case of most of the scents, you needn't even burn them to feel their impact, and they burn so cleanly you need never be concerned about wasted wax or plumes of black smoke.

Boxes of Diptqyue candles all stacked on top of each other
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But if you're not investing for the scent alone, you might be buying a Diptyque candle for its iconic vessel, which in itself has become a mainstay in the homes of the world's chicest individuals thanks to its monochromatic, minimalist design.

And this makes sense, given that everything Diptyque touches is grounded in design and art. The brand was founded all the way back in 1961 by interior designer Christiane Gautrot, theatre set designer Yves Coueslant and painter Desmond Knox-Leet. The trio opened their shop of curiosities—think far-flung fabrics and exotic treasures—at 34 Boulevard Saint-Germain in Paris.

It was unlike anything Paris had seen before, and as demand grew, in 1963, the founders launched their own scented products—a selection of three candles (Aubépine, Thé and Canelle—all still available). Since then, Diptyque's vast candle collection has grown to be one of the most revered in the world. (Even Sienna Miller considers herself a long-time fan of Diptyque Baies.)

Diptyque candles shot from above
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But earlier this year, something started to change in the brand's iconic design, and it may have gone unnoticed by many. Back in April, the jars underwent a reimagining. Reinvented by Julie Richoz, a Franco-Swiss designer, the vessels became embossed with an oval-shaped ridge. The typeface also underwent a subtle redesign. At the same time, the brand also announced the launch of five new scents to its classic candle collection: Rhubarbe, Café, Shiso, Ortie and Sésame Noir.

And whilst the design changes were subtle, Diptyque was leading up to a bigger moment, a moment that is now here. The reimagining was all part of wider efforts to reduce waste, and now the final piece of Diptyque's sustainability puzzle is falling into place: Classic Candle Refills. Right now, seven of the brand's classic scents are available in refills, with three more due to launch imminently.

So, as Diptyque enters its new chapter and we head into autumn-candle season, I figured now is as good a time as any to spotlight what team Who What Wear UK believes are the nine best Diptyque candles money can buy. Trust us: we've tried them all, and we have very high standards.

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