DIPTYQUE HOLIDAY CANDLE TRIO
This year's limited edition candle trio for Christmas from Diptyque is "dedicated to the aromatic repertoire of trees" - including Sapin (Pine tree), Liquidambar and Oliban fragrances. Each candle is 70g. This set is out now at Mecca Cosmetica. It's also available for sale individually in 70g and 190g sizes.
Sapin
The base of a pine tree which draws back to childhood, to the beauty of winter and the memories of a Christmas gone by. The fragrant resin crystals are infused with a hint of mandarin: a familiar yet unprecedented meeting of citrus and woody notes.
Liquidamber
A celebration of nature’s delights, which embraces the redness of this large autumnal tree. Its enveloping liquid amber is spiced with nutmeg and cinnamon, then cloaked in the scent of muscovado sugar, providing a sweet and warm veil of gourmand accents.Oliban
A thousand and one mysteries are released through the sweet oriental vapours of incense. The woody accents are set against fresh notes and balmy tones within this warm and soothing aromatic gem.
All three are beautiful scents and perfectly apt for the season. Liquidamber and Oliban are very warm and cozy scents - perfect for autumn/winter. Oliban, in particular, is the most "traditional" smelling with its oriental incense aroma typical of Christmas. I'm perhaps slightly more drawn to Sapin, which is most unique of the three in my opinion and it's fresher in comparison, so it's slightly more suitable for the warm/hot Christmas here in Australia. I'm quite tempted to also get the larger size of Sapin as a result! I would also love to burn Liquidamber every winter here (not just Christmas)!
BYREDO SUB ZERO COLLECTION
Byredo's trio of candles for the festive season is designed to fill the home with the "heavenly glow and comforting aroma of delectable festive scents".
"Inspired by 3 of nature's most luscious fruits, frozen and preserved in a unique wintery shade of white frosted glass, the sweet snowy compositions will unfurl with the flicker of candlelight creating a delightful festive ambience."
These are also out now at Mecca Cosmetica and are available for sale as individual candles. Each are 240g in size.
Of course, since I absolutely adore gourmand scents that are on the sweeter side, I had to pick: Prune Glacée and Cassis Glacé. For those who love the scent of fig - definitely check out Figue Glacée.
Prune Glacée
With a fruity woody scent, this white waxed candle is encased in white frosted glass to embody the look as well as the scent of a European winter. As the candle burns notes of velvet plum, acai, date, davana, birch tree and patchouli are dispersed.
Cassis Glacé
With a fruity floral scent, this white waxed candle is encased in white frosted glass to embody the look as well as the scent of a European winter. As the candle burns notes of juniper berries, blackcurrant, magnolia, frosted geranium and lychee tree are dispersed.
Prune Glacée is the sweeter fragrance of the two. I'm sure I will get addicted to this! So plummy and delicious! And, who doesn't love a bit of cassis?! I could have that in all forms - liqueur, chocolate truffle, etc, thank you. :)
Overall, I think all of these candles are fantastic for the candle collector or as amazing, luxurious Christmas gifts for someone you wish to spoil this season. Diptyque and Byredo are two of my favourite fragrance brands, so I can't recommend them enough if you have yet to try either. I would hurry and snatch them while you can as I'm sure they will sell out fast!
Hope this was helpful. :)
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