Diptyque reviews and discussion

4.3

88% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Elegant packaging design
  • Complex, nuanced fragrances
  • Strong room-filling throw
  • Versatile gifting appeal
  • Inconsistent candle performance
  • Occasional defective wax odor
  • Middling perfume longevity
  • Overwhelming in-store aroma

Diptyque wins praise in reviews for nuanced, transportive scents and elegant packaging, confirming the brand is good at delivering long-lasting, room-filling candles and sophisticated fragrances like Baies, Feu de Bois, Do Son, Philosykos, and Tam Dao. However, reviewers note inconsistent candle throw and tunneling, occasional defective or “burnt” scents, some perfumes with middling longevity, and an overwhelming in-store scent environment—making it stellar for gifting but less reliable for uniform performance.

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69 reviews and posts

  • I love this brand, and all their lovely scents! I fell in love with Do Son when I tried it at a duty free store while traveling, and I had to get it! The scents are sophisticated and last all day long. I also love the solid perfume option so I can have it in my purse for touch ups as needed.

  • Diptyque is one of those brands I tried so hard to resist - because once you fall in, your bank account never quite recovers. But here we are. I’m now the person who keeps a $78 candle on the coffee table and pretends it’s totally normal. First, the scents. They’re not “nice.” They are transportive. Baies smells like I suddenly have a Paris pied-à-terre and questionable but chic taste in lovers. Feu de Bois gives “I own a cabin in the Alps,” which, sadly, I do not. And don’t get me started on Roses—I’m not even a rose person and yet here I am, voluntarily burning a bouquet that won’t die on me in three days. The burn time is impressive (thank God), and the throw is strong enough that visitors think I deep-cleaned my home, when in reality I just lit a candle and shoved things in a drawer. The jars are, of course, the real trophies. Once the wax is gone, I treat them like tiny pieces of interior-design armor-cotton pads, Q-tips, makeup brushes, rogue hair ties… all instantly elevated. Are they expensive? Yes. Do I feel a little dramatic spending this much on something that literally melts away? Also yes. But do I keep repurchasing because they make my house feel like a grown-up, well-curated version of my life? Absolutely. Worth it.

  • Do Diptyque candles smell good? Yes. Are they "worth" $$$? Not sure about that, if you're going to buy Diptyque and care about money, then I'd opt for the fragrances. Those are beautifully formulated and get unfairly drowned out by their candles which imho are really made for ostentation. (FWIW I got the Baies candle as a requested xmas gift)

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  • My absolute favorite candle brand out there. Yes they are pricey but the fragrance's are beautiful and they fill a room. The vessels are always beautiful. I love them so much i purchased the largest size they had (crazy price i know) but it's a vessel i will always have. I reuse the smaller empty candle vessel to hold my makeup brushes. They also make an amazing gift. Highly recommend this brand.

  • Really love this scent! I had tried it as a sample and had to buy the fill size. It's spicy but fresh smelling. On the pricier side but it lasts well throughout the day and you don't need to use much. My order came with a few other sample scents and all of those are amazing too.

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  • Diptyque’s collection is full of beautiful fragrances, but my favorite has to be Geranium Odorata. It’s understated and often overlooked, but the subtle, green floral notes are perfectly balanced and sophisticated. The scent is fresh without being overpowering, making it an easy signature for everyday wear, to work, or out on a spring evening. They continue to develop new and interesting fragrances throughout the year to keep the lineup fresh, while leaning on their classic mainstays; it's always a joy to step foot into one of their shops.

  • I think this brand is super cool. I like their designs and I like their sense. I think the price is up there a little bit, but hopefully they quality matches that price. I would recommend it. They’re cool.

  • Pros: their stores and products are really pretty Cons: You occasionally get defective candles (where the wax smells off when it’s burning). Not great, especially from a higher-end candle company. But the defective one was purchased at CDG during a layover in Paris, so maybe it was just that batch? Still, disappointing.

  • I am obsessed with Diptyque products. My favorite parfumerie of course are by Diptyque, I am in love with how deep and long is smell "TAM DAO' stays on my body. It is hard to say, to be honest, which one is my favorite one. Same with the candles by this brand

  • Eau Duelle de Diptyque es una mezcla perfecta entre vainilla cálida y especias suaves. Es elegante, nada empalagoso, y tiene una vibra acogedora que me encanta usar en días fríos o noches tranquilas. Siempre me siento única cuando lo llevo. ✨

  • Beautiful packaging and classic Diptyque quality. The scent is bright and fresh — perfect for summer or keeping mosquitoes away. That said, it’s very strong — even unlit, it fills the room. If you’re sensitive to fragrance, it might be a bit much.

  • These are some of the most talked about candles out there & most fragrance companies mimic most of their iconic scents like Baies, Feu De Bois, and more - yes, they are pricey, but the fragrance throw is STRONG, has a long burn time, looks great, and can be used after burned as decor! (I will say - I recently got the limited / seasonal Citroelliu "pumpkin" candle and I am NOT a fan... The last thing it smells like is pumpkin, and kind of just smells like candy unfortunately!)

  • Diptyque Candles are something special. They manage to capture the essence of a winter's day in the French countryside in a way that's just perfect. If you're on the hunt for a charming and elegant gift that fills the room with delightful scents, look no further. The packaging of these candles is a work of art in itself. They come in an elegantly designed glass container, featuring the iconic Diptyque logo. Not only do they preserve the scent perfectly, but they also double as lovely decorative pieces :). These candles are a class act, and they make for a fantastic gift choice. Diptyque candles are a luxurious and thoughtful choice for gifting! you can find them in airports duty free most of the time, in decoration stores, in Soho (the one i go most of the time) or at le bon marche in Paris. I would recommend their website experience as well!

  • Phthalate-free and made with all-natural fragrances and waxes. Wide range of unique and pretty potent scents. They make great gifts. Love the coziness of the Feu de Bois candle on cold days — it evokes the crackling of an open fire. Empties make pretty reusable vessels.

  • Simply the most luxurious candle you can find. All of the scents are magnificent and they have amazing sizes and different shapes of candles too. What they don't tell you ;) maybe I should keep it a secret, but on your birthday (depending on the month) they give you a free something! My birthday is in April and I got a free 70g Roses candle and wow how delightful is that! Sadly, I cannot give it 5 stars because every time I burn one of the candles, it does not burn evenly (see photo for example) am I doing something wrong? Haha, please advise.

  • Diptyque makes the most exquisite fragrances and candles. Their ‘nose’ (perfumer) behind the perfumes blends the ingredients so originally resulting in unique, intoxicating, divine fragrances. Currently using Eau Moheli and it’s such a beautiful scent.

  • Went to a sample sale and heard great things about Diptyque. My mom is a fan and I've smelled other diptyque scents that I would describe as subtle, elegant smells. That being said, this gift set had the candles Ambre and Feu De Bois alongside a candle carousel for less than $100. Would be a no-brainer but the Feu De Bois smelled burnt and really unpleasant that it turned me off from purchasing it for a Christmas gift. Ambre scent was fine, but not my personal favorite.

  • I love the scents and the intensity of the fragrance. Tried multiple scents and products. All guaranteeing great performance

  • I ordered a box of five samples, and it arrived with two extra (2ml) Eau de Parfum samples. That was a lovely surprise! Although I didn't like all the fragrances, the Eau Rose is growing on me and I combine it with the L'ombre Dans L'eau —a good pair. I'll most likely order a bigger (30ml) bottle of the Eau Rose; it's a good balance between flowery and something a bit more intense...I like that.

  • I have three perfumes now from them and they doesn’t disappoint. Their fragrance are very realistic and most of them could be very enjoyable for the majority, but still very niche and different from other mainstream perfumes or fragrance. You always need to try before buying because they are expensive and not so long lasting.