How can I care for my candle?
An exceptional handcrafted creation, your Diptyque candle deserves the utmost care. Here are some tips to optimise its lifespan and enjoy it safely.
Preparing the space
- Place your candle on a flat, heat-resistant surface.
- Protect delicate materials such as wood or marble with a base or a trinket tray.
- Keep candles away from flammable materials.
- Keep candles out of reach of children and pets.
Lighting the candle
- We recommend lighting your candle with a match to avoid any risk of burns.
- On first use, make sure to let the candle burn until its entire surface is liquid:
- About 2 hours for miniature candles (35g), depending on the fragrance
- About 4 hours for small candles (70g), classic candles (190g), medium candles (300g), large candles (600g) and very large candles (1.5kg)
- About 5 hours for Les Mondes de Diptyque candles
This prevents the wax from tunnelling and allows the wick to soak properly, ensuring an even burn afterwards. The wick may emit a slight smoke when first lit.
While burning
- After the first use, do not let the candle burn for more than:
- 2 hours at a time for miniature candles (35g)
- 4 hours at a time for small candles (70g), classic candles (190g), medium candles (300g), large candles (600g) and very large candles (1.5kg)
- 5 hours at a time for Les Mondes de Diptyque candles
- Never leave a burning candle unattended.
- Do not move a burning or still-hot candle.
- Keep it away from draughts.
- Leave at least 10 cm (4 inches) between two candles.
After each use
- Extinguish the flame: use a snuffer to avoid splashes of hot wax.
- Recentre the wick(s) once the candle is extinguished.
- Before relighting your candle, use a wick trimmer to trim the wick(s) (ideal length: 3 to 5 mm) to avoid any risk of fire.
End of use
- Stop using your candle when only 5 mm of wax remains or when the metal wick holder becomes visible. Care and storage - We recommend airing the room after burning a candle.
- Allow the wax to cool completely before moving your candle.
- Store it in a dry, temperate place (15°C–25°C / 59°F–77°F), away from direct sunlight to prevent the wax from discolouring, staining or coming away.
To find out more about usage tips:
- Miniature candles:
- Large candles: