Diptyque candles: Are they worth the hype?
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Diptyque candles: Are they worth the hype?
My friend/fellow beauty addict and I were in Nordstrom yesterday and was surprised to see they carry Diptyque candles now. For the longest time, you could only find them in Europe but they're branching to the States now. I'm considering buying a couple of them but two things are giving me pause: I'm having a hard time justifying the cost and I'm not sure if they are even worth it. I've noticed that some candles smell strong unlit, but there isn't as much fragrance payoff when you burn them. I have run into this issue with candles from Yankee Candle. Does anyone have experience with the diptyque candles? Are they worth my money?
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Re: Diptyque candles: Are they worth the hype?
I've bought several diptyque candles, they're okay. In terms of scent throw they're similar to BBW or any other highly fragranced multi-wick candle. They smell very authentic because they use real spice, plant and herb oils, so they don't make you're house "smell like scented candles" if that makes sense. Also, they don't really have any fruity or gourmand scents, so if you're into that Diptyque isn't right for you. (They have about 5 fruity scents, but they all have spices or florals in them that overpower the sweetness)
If you are trying to justify the price, maybe try the small size first, they're $34 in Canada (I think 28 in the US), so nothing too damaging if you don't end up falling in love with the candles.
If you just want to buy it for the jar, or to put it on your vanity, ask yourself if you would spend $70 on a fancy decoration from a luxury housewares store. If you would, buy the candle, if not, then you have to ask yourself how passionate about candles you really are.
I bought them for a while because I gave into the hype, but I got bored of the scents. There isn't much variety in the line for people who aren't into florals or spicy scents (me).
Hope this helps.
PS: Can't really say I have a favourite in the line, Baies is a good one to try, for a first-time buyer. Take some time sniffing all of them, Mimosa is quite nice if you like florals.
If you are trying to justify the price, maybe try the small size first, they're $34 in Canada (I think 28 in the US), so nothing too damaging if you don't end up falling in love with the candles.
If you just want to buy it for the jar, or to put it on your vanity, ask yourself if you would spend $70 on a fancy decoration from a luxury housewares store. If you would, buy the candle, if not, then you have to ask yourself how passionate about candles you really are.
I bought them for a while because I gave into the hype, but I got bored of the scents. There isn't much variety in the line for people who aren't into florals or spicy scents (me).
Hope this helps.
PS: Can't really say I have a favourite in the line, Baies is a good one to try, for a first-time buyer. Take some time sniffing all of them, Mimosa is quite nice if you like florals.
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Re: Diptyque candles: Are they worth the hype?
Diptyque candles have been sold in the US for a long time. I find them worth the price. They are expensive but the fragrance used in them is very good quality.....they are not artificial smelling like less expensive candles.
Like the person above, Id recommend the Baies ( berries) candle which is a favorite among many candle lovers.
Like the person above, Id recommend the Baies ( berries) candle which is a favorite among many candle lovers.
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Re: Diptyque candles: Are they worth the hype?
I've been buying Diptyque candles for many years. They've been sold at Barney's, Blue Mercury, Neiman Marcus--lots of venues. They have some of the truest floral notes out there; the rose candles are in a class by themselves, IMO. On the other hand, I have a cheap gardenia candle that I like better than my Diptyque one, so it's really best to sniff them in person.
I also their Pomander candles during the holidays--I've never found another candle that does the orange pomander scent, so Diptyque is it for that one.
I also their Pomander candles during the holidays--I've never found another candle that does the orange pomander scent, so Diptyque is it for that one.
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Re: Diptyque candles: Are they worth the hype?
I agree with you weetabix, it seems like finding your favourite scent in the line is the key to making diptyque candles 'worth it.'weetabix wrote:I've been buying Diptyque candles for many years. They've been sold at Barney's, Blue Mercury, Neiman Marcus--lots of venues. They have some of the truest floral notes out there; the rose candles are in a class by themselves, IMO. On the other hand, I have a cheap gardenia candle that I like better than my Diptyque one, so it's really best to sniff them in person.
I also their Pomander candles during the holidays--I've never found another candle that does the orange pomander scent, so Diptyque is it for that one.