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Along a path surrounded by nature, damp nettle leaves reveal their green, aromatic and enigmatic scent. Lining the tree-shaded trail, their fragrance mingles with hints of mint and violet leaves. In the heart of the wilderness, nettle awakens the senses.

Saint-Germain-des-Prés, 1963.

Driven by a desire to share their olfactory memories, Yves Coueslant, Christiane Gautrot and Desmond Knox-Leet created Diptyque's first three scented candles: Aubépine, Cannelle and The.

The founders' fascination with nature gave rise to an exceptional olfactory herbarium, now composed of more than fifty candles. Flowers, fruits, trees, aromatic plants and spices form this living collection.

Each candle combines carefully balanced waxes, a high-quality fragrance concentrate and a precisely selected wick to ensure optimal scent diffusion and an even burn. This expertise comes to life through the meticulous craftsmanship of Diptyque's master candle makers in their workshops near Paris and in Provence.

Waxmaking Expertise

Making scented candles is a craft that demands time and an intimate knowledge of their materials – wax, wick and fragrance. This expertise has been built up and mastered by the Maison over more than 60 years. Read less

Directions For Use

An exceptional artisanal creation, your Diptyque candle deserves the utmost care. Here are a few tips to optimize its lifespan and to help you enjoy it safely.

Prepare Your Space

• Place your candle on a flat, heat-resistant surface.

• Protect delicate materials such as wood or marble with a stand or tray.

• Keep candles away from flammable materials.

• Keep candles out of reach of children and pets.

• Choose a sufficiently large space or burn outside.

Light The Candle

• We recommend lighting your candle with a match to avoid any risk of burning yourself.

• During the first burn, make sure to let the candle burn until a uniform pool of melted wax has formed (about 4 hours depending on the scent). This prevents the wax from tunneling and allows the wicks to absorb the wax properly, ensuring an even burn thereafter. Wicks may produce a small amount of smoke when first lit.

While Burning

• Do not burn the candle for more than 4 hours at a time after the first burn.

• Never leave a burning candle unattended.

• Do not move a burning or unlit hot candle.

• Keep it away from draft.

• Leave at least 10 cm (4 inches) between two candles.

After Each Use

• Snuff out the flames: use a snuffer to avoid splashing hot wax.

• Re-center the wicks once the candle is out.

• Before relighting your candle, use a wick trimmer to trim the wick (ideal length: 3 to 5 mm) to avoid risk of fire.

Final Note

• Stop using your candle once there is only 5 mm of wax left or the metal wick sustainer base becomes visible.

After Care & Storage

• We recommend airing out 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, pigmentation or dislodge of the wax.

Characteristics

• Suitable for small and medium-sized rooms

• Fragrance gradually released and persistent (optimal after around 20 minutes).

• There is no limit on the size of the space as long as you keep an eye on the candle.

• Volume: 190g

• Burning time: around 50 hours

• Size: height 9cm; diameter 7,7cm.