12 City-Inspired Candles

An Olfactory Journey with Diptyque’s City Candles Collection

With its City Candles collection, Diptyque invites collectors and the curious on a captivating olfactory journey across twelve cities of the world. Each scented candle captures the distinct essence and atmosphere of its namesake destination, offering an immersive sensory experience like no other.

Renowned for its home fragrances, Diptyque never ceases to surprise and amaze with its unique creations and innovative concepts. A complement to its classic, small and colourful candles, the exclusive City Candles collection presents 12 scented designs – each paying tribute to an iconic city. The candles are exclusive to the Diptyque boutiques in their namesake locations, but an exception is made for one week a year, when they’re available online and in-store all over the world, giving everyone a chance to discover the original elegance of these City Candles. In 2025, you’ll find all 12 candles everywhere between 11 and 21 April.

The spirit of a city in a candle

True to its artistic heritage, Diptyque captures the spirit of each city in a candle through a subtle combination of fragrances and exclusive designs. Each candle’s unique scent and remarkable design make it a work of art and a collector’s treasure.

Diptyque draws inspiration from architectural details and iconic landmarks to create scented candles that are invitations to travel. The best-selling Paris candle’s scent evokes Parisian chic with a cypress accord and lavender notes. The London candle’s heliotrope, lilac and hyacinth notes transport you to the iconic Columbia Road Flower Market. Each candle is a poetic interpretation of its city, a distinctive Diptyque vision that highlights its most captivating aspects.

A sensory journey with Diptyque

Diptyque's heritage is deeply rooted in its founders’ travels and curiosity. This passion is fully expressed in the City Candles collection. Each scented candle tells an olfactory story allowing you to experience their unique atmospheres and cultural richness from the comfort of your own home. Each candle is a tribute to the city's character, encapsulating its spirit in a carefully crafted, elegant scent.

Twelve Inspiring Cities

The journey begins in Europe with the secret notes of strolling down the streets of Paris, winding your way around London’s Columbia Road Flower Market, exploring the boulevards of Berlin and soaking up the sun-drenched balconies of Milan. Then it’s off to America: a speakeasy on a dizzy New York night, golden stretches of sand in cloudless Miami and the gardens of Beverly Hills, lined with palm trees.

Finally, the spotlight falls on Asia: Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Seoul. Five candles inspired by imperial temples, rock gardens, towering skyscrapers and more.

Each one a work of art, the City Candles beckon for a beautiful getaway across the world. The 12 olfactory destinations in this fleeting collection reveal the essence of 12 iconic and inspiring cities for a unique, sophisticated escape.

Explore our City Candles collection

A Collection of Exclusive Candles

Explore the scents and designs of our City Candles collection:

Milan Candle: Floral geranium lifted by woody, spiced accords in an ode to Milanese elegance. Its design evokes the city’s windows, peeking out from bloom-covered façades drenched in sun.

Paris Candle: Lavender notes and a chypre accord conjure up Parisian chic and the timeless elegance of the capital’s cobbled streets. Its design reflects the rooftops of Paris, peppered with iconic monuments.

Londres (London) Candle: Notes of heliotrope, lilac and hyacinth call to mind a morning stroll through Columbia Road Flower Market, with a design inspired by Victorian architecture.

Berlin Candle: A blend of linden and honey takes you on a walk beneath the trees lining the Unter den Linden boulevard, its design reminiscent of the historical buildings and green spaces of this effervescent city.

New York Candle: Vetiver, patchouli and cedar capture the vibrant, multifaceted whirlwind of New York by night. Its design is a tribute to the city’s bright lights and soaring skyscrapers.

Miami Candle: Magnolia and lemon lend a touch of freshness and warmth, reflecting Florida’s sunny climate. Its design is vibrant and colourful, like life by the beach.

Beverly Hills Candle: The scent of white flowers, mint and lemon feels like relaxing under California’s palm trees. Its design is bright and elegant.

Tokyo Candle: Cypress and incense create a calm, meditative atmosphere reminiscent of Zen gardens. Its refined, minimalist design is inspired by Japanese style.

Hong Kong Candle: Orchid and vanilla symbolise the alliance between nature and city life, with a dynamic modern design.

Shanghai Candle: Osmanthus and green tea are a nod to traditional tea ceremonies, with a design blending modernity and cultural heritage.

Pékin (Beijing) Candle: Sandalwood, magnolia and green tea recall imperial temples and traditional gardens – a scent elevated by motifs drawing on ancient Chinese art.

Séoul (Seoul) Candle: Hibiscus and incense pay tribute to Korea’s iconic flower, with a design reflecting the modernity and tradition of the Land of Morning Calm.

Exclusively Available from 11 to 21 April 2025

The candles in the City Candles collection are exclusively available year-round in the boutiques of their namesake cities. But for one week a year, the entire collection is available in a limited edition online and in every Diptyque boutique all over the world. For 2025, mark your calendars from 11 to 21 April. This extraordinary opportunity means collectors and the curious can discover and purchase candles that can’t usually be found outside their city of inspiration.

Diptyque’s City Candles collection is a sensory ode to the most inspiring destinations, an invitation to journey and broaden your horizons. By distilling the way these cities feel into scent, Diptyque creates an olfactory sense of place which transcends borders.

Whether you’re reminiscing about an unforgettable trip, dreaming of a new destination or simply enjoying the art of fragrance, these 12 City Candles are a celebration of the Maison’s elegance, luxury and outstanding craftsmanship. They unlock memories and free imaginations, paying homage to the beauty and diversity of cultures all over the world.