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When you think of a quintessential luxury candle, Diptyque is likely the first brand that comes to mind. Owning a Baies, Roses, Feu de Bois, or any vessel from the Maison is a mark of prestige, a tradition that began with Diptyque’s classic candle launch in 1963, two years after the opening of its first retail location in Paris at 34 Boulevard Saint-Germain. Now in 2026, the brand’s core candle collection has been totally reimagined for the first time since its creation, developed in partnership with designer Julie Richoz, and available to shop starting April 16.
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A closer look at Diptyque’s newly revamped Classic Candle collection
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Before: The original Santal (Sandalwood) scented candle
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After: The updated version of Diptyque’s Santal (Sandalwood) candle
If you’re worried that the look of the updated collection is a total departure from Diptyque’s original best-sellers, don’t be. Richoz worked closely with the brand to maintain its candles’ signature appeal while elevating their overall design. The contours of the Classic Collection’s glass vessels are now more pronounced, with an oval-shaped ridge outlining the perimeter of Diptyque’s timeless black and white labels.
“Chosen for the sensitivity of her perspective and the precision of her work, Julie Richoz reimagined the candle’s glass vessel with great restraint. Rather than transforming the object entirely, she refined its lines while preserving its essential character,” Diptyque exclusively tells Bazaar. “One of the key design gestures is the introduction of a delicate oval ripple in the glass, which echoes and highlights the iconic oval label in a subtle play of graphic resonance. At the same time, the glass has been slightly thinned to create a sense of lightness, without altering the candle’s identity. The result is a piece that feels both familiar and renewed—where the enhanced transparency and texture allow light to move more freely, elevating the poetic quality of the flame.”
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Along with a slightly different take on glass design, Diptyque’s Classic Candle revamp also extends to the labels themselves. A sharper, more distinctive typeface with embossing is now used to express the brand’s iconic dancing letters, a unique style originally drawn freehand by Maison cofounder Desmond Knox-Leet, and inspired by cryptographic codes. “Each fragrance name on the label continues to function as a kind of visual puzzle: A composition of letters that forms shapes, evokes atmospheres, and plays with rhythm and contrast,” continues Diptyque. “This ‘living alphabet,’ both graphic and artistic, is one of the brand’s most distinctive signatures and a direct nod to its founding creative gesture. In short, the new collection doesn’t introduce entirely new historical references—instead, it deepens and elevates existing ones, honoring the brand’s legacy while subtly modernizing its expression.”
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The newest Diptyque Classic Candle collection scents
The elevated collection is bookended with the release of five new candle scents: Café, Ortie, Sésame Noir, Rhubarbe, and Shiso, developed with perfumers Alexandra Carlin and Olivia Giacobetti. “For Rhubarbe, I wanted to capture its juicy acidity and its earthy, root-like facet. For Sesame, I explored its roasted character and creamy addiction. And finally, Shiso reveals a green freshness with unexpected spicy nuances,” Carlin says.
Subtle tweaks to the brand’s visual identity may not be obvious to the casual shopper, but will definitely be clear to longtime fans who reuse their candles well after their wax runs out. Plus, Diptyque is making it even easier for its collectible vessels to find a second life, with added intentionality around sustainability. Beginning this fall, 10 of Diptyque’s most beloved fragrances from its Classic line will be available as refills as part of the brand’s effort to further reduce its carbon footprint. In fact, the vessel material has even been reworked to reduce its weight by 10 percent, helping position the company as not only luxe and viral but also continually innovative, a core trait rooted in its DNA.
The new Diptyque Classic Candle collection is available to shop starting April 16 at diptyque.com.
