Rebirth of The Classic Candle

Recently, Diptyque unveils a refined evolution of the Classic Candle, an icon first imagined in 1963 as an extension of the founders’ shared interest in the decorative arts. Ever since, the scented candle has been far more than a mere object, an illuminator of light and scent that creates a poetic interlude where time is suspended. Over the decades, the transparent glass vessel, white wax and black and white oval label with dancing letters have become signature codes of the Maison, embodying the liberated yet precise vision of founders Desmond Knox-Leet, Christiane Montadre-Gautrot, and Yves Coueslant. In 2026, this vibrant object, with its lively dialogue between flame and fragrance, enters a refined evolution – a reimagining of the candle’s timeless character that carries forward a fragrance experience that is renewable and poetic.

The classic vessel has been subtly reinvented by Franco-Swiss designer Julie Richoz, who adjusted the contours to maintain the integrity of the object while bringing a new level of emphasis and prestige. The emblematic label highlights this timeless character, extending an identity that evolves without ever turning its back on its past. This exceptionally delicate reworking retains the signature oval outline and monochrome print, though a new oval-shaped ridge of glass now delineates the perimeter creating an interplay of graphic resonances where light dances within the sublimated glass. While the distinctive typeface remains intact, the “dancing letters”—originally inspired by cryptography and the free spirit of Desmond Knox-Leet—now feature a more assertive presence and an understated element of sharpness. IS