My Current Luxury Candle Collection
Ooooh, I love a scented candle. Always have, always will, forever and ever amen. But what are the best ones? Let me walk you through my current collection:
A luxurious leather-scented candle laced with vanilla, drawing inspiration from an old library with leather hardbacks and dusty floors.
Byredo Bibliothèque - The most masculine candle in my collection. This one is meant to smell like an old library (hence the name). I think the vessel is as refined as the scent.
Smells like: wild jasmine, cardamom, fresh basil, wild orchid, cedar wood, verbena, white amber
Feels like: 60s San Francisco, Revolver on vinyl, another dimension
Jonathan Adler Druggist LSD Candle - THIS CONTAINER!!! If you don’t keep this vessel and repurpose it after the candle is burned you are a true monster. There, I said it. It’s like buying a candle and getting a free piece of Jonathan Adler pottery!
Deep vegetal notes of Matcha Green Tea, with a sulfured green touch that recalls the unique taste of tiny raspberry seeds.
L’Occitane x Pierre Herme Raspberry & Matcha Green Tea - When I was in Paris last summer I fell in love with Pierre Herme macarons. They’re the just-as-luxurious-but-not-as-played-out version of Laduree in my humble opinion. Since getting on a plane to Paris isn’t in the cards right now, this L’Occitane x Pierre Herme candle is the next best thing.
A sophisticated blend of rare wood essences. It evokes the characteristic fragrance of a real wood fire
Diptyque Feu de Bois - This is, actually, my favorite candle of all time. I light this one in the cooler months, and from November to March Chez ExtraExtra smells like a rich, delicious fire. I don’t usually love smokey scents, but I love this one. Go figure.
Geranium, citrusy bergamot, and cedar absolutes juxtaposed with Damask rose and ambrette seed
Goop x Heretic This Smells Like My Vagina - Come for the name, stay for the scent.
Smells like July at the sea and August in the country with notes of bourbon, rose, green citrus, melon, and jasmine.
D. Porthault Summer Candle - Porthault is so expensive that basically all I can afford there is this candle. But it’s worth it. Perfectly encapsulates the smell of the season in an elegant candle.
