Diptyque
Baies Candle (Matches)
The iconic scent of the house. A bouquet of rose and blackcurrant leaves that fills the room with sophistication. Hand-poured in France, the Baies candle is a signifier of taste. The glass vessel is a design object in itself, often repurposed long after the wax is gone.
Details
- Hand Blown Glass
- 60 Hours Burn Time
- French Made
- Included Matches
Design Legacy
Why it endures
Diptyque was founded in 1961 at 34 Boulevard Saint-Germain by three artistic friends. "Baies" (Berries) was created to evoke an English garden—specifically blending the tang of blackcurrant leaves with Bulgarian roses. The labels are designed with a "chaotic" typography inspired by 18th-century medallions.
Timelessness
Lighting a Diptyque candle is a shorthand for atmosphere. The scent is instantly recognizable in lobbies of boutique hotels worldwide. The black and white label has become an icon of Instagram interiors.
Did You Know?
The chaotic typography on the label is not random; it is a precise "calligram" code inspired by the shield of a Roman Praetorian Guard, reflecting the founders' love of history.