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Review: Diptyque Paris En Fleur Candle, Scented Oval & Eau Capitale Parfum (Limited Edition) đč
Last year when Diptyque released their Valentines limited edition candles (Damascena and Centifolia Rose) and Eau Rose Hair Mist, I snapped them up and quickly fell in love with them! đčđŻIt was my first ever purchase from the brand and I loved their interpretation of two different rose scents. Actually, technically three, because Eau Rose is a scent too â and also comes in itâs own stand alone fragrance. Iâm a sucker for rose scents. Especially interesting interpretations. Rose is such a classic  and feminine scent, I canât seem to get bored of it⊠and thatâs good for Diptyque haha! đđčđŻÂ Luckily for me though, their rose related scents tend to be released for Valentineâs Day (once a year *phew*) and luckily for my purse, there is just one candle in the collection this year (Paris En Fleur) and a new pernament Perfume (Eau Capitale).
Both the candle and perfume are inspired by⊠you guessed it, Paris! đ Iâve never been to Paris and maybe Iâll get to go one day, but in the meantime these two new rose inspired scents transport me to Paris even if itâs in my imagination đđđ„đ§đčâ€ïž

PARIS EN FLEUR CANDLE
The limited edition Paris en Fleur candle is a tribute to Paris, the city of a thousand faces and birthplace of diptyque. A delightfully fresh rose chypre scent with patchouli and a flurry of petals.For this celebration of Paris, diptyque drew its creative inspiration from the rose and its thousand scents, such as the roses of the Bagatelle gardens or the Marché aux fleurs. To adorn the scent, diptyque worked with the artist and friend of diptyque, Pierre Marie. Together, they created a decoration inspired by Art Nouveau, like a lattice bedecked with flowers on which roses intertwine with metallized foliage.
190g & 70g sizes available , Made in France

The Paris En Fleur Candle is inspired by the Bagatelle Garden in Paris (one of four botanical gardens in the city). The garden has over 10,000 rose plants and 1,200 different rose varieties. The garden hosts an annual competition for new rose varieties; a competition which started in 1907 and continues today every year in June. The first note of the Paris En Fleur Candle is definitely rose and noticeably so; itâs floral and a touch sweet đč
Diptyque also describe this scent as a âchypre scentâ and I have to admit that I had no idea what they meant by it⊠I did a little research and it turns out that chypre scents are warm and âdryâ scents; think about walking through a forests with moss covered rocks and dried leaves crunching under your feet, with wild flowers growing nearby a stream⊠They are often classified as âAutumn/Fallâ scents because they arenât as heavy or as oriental as Winter fragrances tend to be, but they have some depth and warmness from notes such as oak moss, patchouli and labdanum (from the cysts, or ârock roseâ plant). They can also be a little fruit and floral, to cut through some of that warmth. Itâs certainly a warm scent but the rose is fleeting and sweet (a sprinkling of petals) â maybe the last linger of perfume in the air when the rose blooming season is coming to an endâŠ
The âlargeâ Paris En Fleur candle easily fills up a small to medium space with a rich yet fresh aroma/scent. In a large room the scent would still be detectable, but much more subtle. I think itâs worth burning the candle in a smaller space so you can really smell the different notes in the scent otherwise it could get a little âlostâ⊠a bathroom or bedroom would be perfect đŻđčđ
I also love the graphics created for this years Valentineâs Day collection; the roses climbing wooden latices in an Art Nouveau style⊠The candle is housed in a pink tinted glass with metallic sliver accents on the print. The print or sticker on the glass is less âbusyâ than the print on the box. Both are beautiful and certainly pay homage to roses. Itâs all very romantic!  đ
Large Diptyque candles (190g) burn for up to 60 hours. The first time you light a new candle, Diptyque recommends you let the candle burn for at least two hours. After this, you need to trim the wick and move it back into the centre of the candle (if itâs moved and fallen to one side). If youâre âsavingâ the candle or only want to use it intermittently, when itâs not in use, cover the candle with a small ceramic plate. This will keep the fragrance âfreshâ and more concentrated. Diptyque have ceramic candle âlidsâ but they are almost impossible to find in Australia and online. The ones I did find on British Department Store websites had astronomical international shipping rates, so I gave up on the idea lol⊠Any little ceramic side or flat condiment plate will do đ
The candle retails for $105 AUD for the large 190g candle and $56 AUD for the 70g smaller candle. The candle is limited edition and can be picked up at Mecca Cosmetica in Australia and New Zealand.
I love all the additional accessories and bits and pieces that come out in Diptyque collections. This year, the Paris En Fleur candle is accompanied by a Scented Oval âPalet Perfumeâ.

PARIS EN FLEUR SCENTED OVALThe Paris en Fleur fragrance is a fresh and flowery chypre rose, captured in a limited edition scented wax oval. Engraved with a rose and framed by a white porcelain medallion, it can be slipped into drawers or hang from its decorated rope in wardrobes.
35gDesigned for use in small spaces such as dressers, closets, on door handles. Must be kept out of direct sunlight and stored at room temperature. Do not place in cars.

The scented Paris En Fleur Oval is such a unique product â a ceramic oval holds a wax centre which has been hand poured in the same scent as the candle. The scent from the Oval is much stronger than I expected and this is brilliant because it means that it should last agggges, beautifully scenting your cupboard or drawers! I absolutely love that moment when you are getting ready for the day (or a special occasion) and you pull open cupboard doors only to met with the glorious scent of roses đčđčđč Itâs so special and intimate somehow⊠it really does make you appreciate your little routines and the beauty in the âeverydayâ. If I was rich Iâd buy a few of these, but one will have to do for nowâŠÂ đđ The scented oval retails for $84 AUD via Mecca Cosmetica.
EAU CAPITALE EAU DE PARFUMFamily: Chypre
How is Paris to be celebrated?For diptyque, only chypre, a legendary accord with a thousand facets, could pay worthy tribute to the city of a thousand faces. A bouquet of roses verging on excess follows fresh bergamot spiced with pink peppercorns. Freedom claimed: this time not moss, but patchouli. An Eiffel Tower, roses, flowing calligraphy, a peacock with its tail fanned, volutes, lines intertwined⊠To illustrate Eau Capitale, diptyque and Pierre Marie drew their inspiration from Parisian architecture and iconic Art Nouveau buildings.75ml

I donât have the full sized Eau Capitale perfume, but because I spent over $120 on the Diptyque range at Mecca Cosmetica (buying the Paris En Fleur Candle and Scented Oval) I received a 10ml Eau Capitale perfume. Yay! đđŸđđŸđđŸÂ I really wanted to try this perfume, but couldnât get to a store so I bought my goodies online and this freebie was more than welcome đâ€ïž
What does smell like to me? Warm⊠rosey, woody with a hint of musk and a patchouli base. Itâs not as floral as the Paris En Fleur candle â the perfume is much more woody and has more depth/warmth to it. It honestly smells like a wooden cabin in a birch tree forrest đČđČđČđ It is really beautiful. I can see how this scent would be considered to be âchypreâ â itâs definitely an Autumn scent. Because itâs not super heavy or more spicy, I would wear this scent in other seasons without an issue. The colours in the above graphic resonate really well with the perfume and what it smells like if that makes sense. I think colours do impart a âfeelingâ especially when it comes to different seasons.
I can see how this fragrance would be associated with Paris â even though Iâve never been haha. The woody notes (including pink pepper and patchouli) make the perfume more sensual and âdeepâ while the rose and spiced bergamot keep it feminine. Parisian women have always been considered to be the epitome of style, elegance (thatâs not forced or over done) and femininity. Because itâs not fruity or more floral, I would call this a sophisticated and more mature floral scent. It may be too boring for teenagers (kids and teens love âfruityâ gormand scents that slowly become more complex as they get older and preferences develop) but I love it! đ„°Â đ„°đčđ
The Eau Capitale fragrance lasts on my skin for 6+ hours, but it fades significantly on me after the 4 hour mark. Itâs still noticeable at the end of the day (without question) however, the woody notes remain while the top floral rose notes have disappeared. If you are a fan of Viktor and Rolfâs  Flowerbomb Extreme (one of my favourite perfumes of all time!) you will love this scent because it also has a base of patchouli and pink pepper. The biggest difference for me is that Eau Capitale is less floral and sweet.
I hope this scent isnât limited edition. On the Mecca Cosmetica website we are told itâs limited edition but it doesnât say that on the Diptyque website⊠I may be clutching at straws here but hereâs to hoping đđ The full sized perfume comes in at $227 AUD for 75ml. Itâs a Parfum and not an Eau de Toilette â so itâs the most concentrated type of fragrance and hence the higher price tag.

Thatâs it Beauties⊠If you are a fan of roses like I am (real ones and rose scents!) I hope you get to try out one of these goodies. They are on the pricier side of the spectrum but they are handmade in France and would make for a seriously fancy and rosey gift! đđđč
Let me know if you are a fan of rose scents and are addicted to candles like I am đđŻ
Catch ya next time Beauties!
Beauty Bee~
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