Christmas countdown: Diptyque holiday is here now at MECCA

I love the months leading up to Christmas, when fragrance, makeup and skincare brands start dressing their wares up in festive holiday attire, and also release some very special items designed solely with gifting in mind.
I thought I’d kick off the official countdown to Christmas with one of my absolute favourite brands, one that takes luxe to the next level and never disappoints. Kicking off proceedings on a true high note, I’d like to introduce some of my top picks from the Diptyque holiday line-up.

The Diptyque Baies Scented Candle Carousel
During this holiday season, the culmination of Diptyque's 60th birthday celebrations of the classic candle, they pay tribute to the flame: “the magic and emotion of a fragrant moment, when light becomes fragrance”. The Baies Scented Candle Carousel is most definitely the epitome of this, featuring the iconic tangy berry scent and an amazing add-on accessory in the form of a carousel with ten golden pendants. Light the candle and this accessory starts to rotate, creating an interplay of straight lines and curves while scents of fruit and flowers fill the air. Supremely festive, endlessly mesmerising and just perfect for gifting, I received a version of this last year and have treasured the carousel ever since.

The Dipyque L’Eau Papier Limited Edition Eau De Toilette
One of my favourite new fragrance releases for 2023, L’Eau Papier White is a delicate but assertive blend of various musks, rice steam accord, mimosa and blonde woods accord. For the holiday season the scent comes dressed in gold, with a transparent view that affords a glimpse of the nuances created by ink on paper. If you haven’t tried this scent before it’s the dream gift to self.

The Diptyque Set of Twelve Mini Candles
If you’re anything like me, you always take a candle when you travel, with minis being the perfect size for tucking into your suitcase or overnight bag. This set brings together twelve of the maison’s most loved and flamboyant scents including Baies, Roses, Feu de Bois, 34 Boulevard Saint-Germain and the heady Tubéreuse. The dream for a Diptyque fan and the ideal way to sample a selection and choose your next favourite.

The Diptyque Advent Calendar
A truly majestic advent calendar, this wonder really is the luxe gift for the person who has everything! The festive fragrances – Sapin (Pine Tree), Délice (Delight) and Coton (Cotton) – beckon you to enjoy the 25 enticing surprises inside, which include the likes of a Feu De Bois mini candle, Orphéon Refillable Solid Perfume, Do Son Eau De Toilette, Philosykos Scented Soap and Velvet Lotion for the Hands. Luxe, lush and oh so large, I love this!

All of the above are in store now at MECCA, and just waiting to find new homes this holiday season.