bsones Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Okay, it was kind of a splurge, and not something that I would buy regularly. (Though I might, if I could afford it!) Call it an early Christmas present to myself.It's a very pretty candle; I've always loved the Diptyque aesthetic and label design. Some wet spots, but to be perfectly honest, I don't really care about wet spots, especially in a candle that was shipped to me in below-zero weather. People obsess over wet spots too much. Otherwise, a nicely made candle: properly trimmed wick, flat top, no frosting, and oh, the throw!The hot throw is great; burning downstairs in the living room of my 1700 sq. ft. house, even the upstairs got a bit of scent, which is pretty unusual for a candle of this size (6.5 oz.). The cold throw is amazing. The box comes wrapped in Cello, probably to keep it clean. After taking it off, I could very clearly smell the candle, even without opening the box. Unpacked and sitting on the mantle in my living room, it throws throughout the entire room without even being lit. Impressive.The scent is really nice--kind of a smoky, earthy, woodburning stove sort of smell, with just a hint of sweetness. Burns nicely, too. Some mushrooming at the end of a three-hour burn (not Yankee-caliber mushrooming, but some). After my recent frustrations trying out some Thymes candles, it was nice that Diptyque didn't disappoint. Ah, if only these were cheaper. Very nice candle, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitn Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 That is one beautiful candle...We should treat ourselves once in awhile.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJA Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Oh I love it too!! Gorgeous candle and box. I just love a box...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsbennis Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Nice candle, enjoy! I'm dying to get a Joe Malone candle but I can't bring myself to spend $65 for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjdaines Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Nice candle, enjoy! I'm dying to get a Joe Malone candle but I can't bring myself to spend $65 for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Yowza. I think I would be up for just making my own and spending the rest on something else to indulge in like oh chocolate or something lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerWicks Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Chocolate & more Beads!Yowza. I think I would be up for just making my own and spending the rest on something else to indulge in like oh chocolate or something lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsones Posted November 18, 2012 Author Share Posted November 18, 2012 (edited) I'm certainly not going to argue that $60 is a reasonable price for a candle, and having high-quality candles in scents that I like without going bankrupt is a large part of the reason I started making candles in the first place. That said, spending too much money on something extravagant is the very definition of "splurge." I look at it this way: I can afford to splurge on a high-end candle every now and again because I don't spend that much on candles on a weekly basis any more. Edited November 18, 2012 by bsones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulberrysoap Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 I love dip candles!! It is great to splurge on these! Enjoy the scent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandyinVA Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Well I am happy to say I like my candles enough that I have no desire to purchase any others :-) I will go get a pedicure to treat myself! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen M Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 It is a pretty neat candle, but since I make my own I don't feel the need to splurge on a candle, I will however splurge and buy Fiestaware dishes!! That"s my addiction/collection!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darbla Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Treating myself means new FOs to play with. I can get a lot more scent than what's in that one candle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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