Diptyque: Figuier Scented Candle review

Diptyque: Figuier Scented Candle review

Now i've never really been one to understand the hype surrounding scented candles and especially £40?! for something that your just going to set on fire.

But having said that, I have newly moved my room around and added a few new touches of furnature etc  including new storage for my makeup. So while I was splurging on my room I decided to see what all the hype was about scented candles and whether they really were worth the money.

I went for Diptyque: Figuier Scented Candle as it had good reviews and smelt very pleasant in the shop. My initial response when I brought it home was that I really was not a fan of the smell and oh my gosh did I really just spend that much on a candle? When I opened it the smell was over powering and frankly not my cup cup of tea. I however wanted to get my moneys worth so I had it sat on my desk for a few days while I made the final few tweaks to my room.

When I use it I strictly followed the tips on how to get the most even burn time from it eg. trimming and straightening the wick before each use as I intend to reuse the jar once im done with the candle (it really is too pretty to bin/ recycle) however when glancing back to the directions just now I noticed  it states to burn for 2 hours the first time you burn it which I did not do as I had to leave fairly swiftly after lighting it so could not leave it unattended (mentally makes a note to burn for two hours tomorrow!)

I am now sold on the fresh Figgie fragrance as I have had compliments every time people come into my room I think it is the candle combined with my fresh lilies that are brightening up my desk (thanks mum!) Next time I may have to try the Jo Malone Wild Fig and Cassis Candle as it seems fairly similarly scented and a fraction of the price at £39... haha just kidding. I also may be forced to try out the room spray of the Figuier scent for days when I wont be around long enough to warrant lighting the candle.

What is your favourite scented candle/ one that you would recommend to others?

Emily xo