No need to fly abroad to have them: Diptyque City Candles are back for a limited time, which of these 12 destinations do you want to visit most?

For fragrance lovers, Diptyque’s City Candles collection has long been a dream addition to any wish list. Created as a tribute to the founders’ love of travel, the collection is especially elusive because each candle is normally sold exclusively at Diptyque boutiques in its respective city. In other words, if you want the scent of “Paris,” you have to fly to Paris yourself. The good news: This March, Diptyque is bringing back its limited-time “olfactory journey,” letting you collect the essence of cities around the world in Hong Kong without crossing any borders.

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12 destinations: Which memories will you collect?

The collection has now expanded to 12 destinations. Each candle’s packaging and fragrance are designed for its respective city, incorporating local architectural features and the spirit of everyday life. The “Tokyo” edition, for instance, features intricate carved motifs, while the “Milan” version (MILAN) captures Italian elegance through intertwining greenery and architectural lines. Both are considered must-buys by many fans. From vivid red packaging to deep blue-green hues, the 12 candles lined up together resemble a captivating world map.

In today’s fiercely competitive fragrance market, Diptyque has held its position through more than scent alone; it also offers the sense of ritual behind an “art of living.” Compared with the regular candles, the City Candles’ packaging is more collectible, looking like miniature works of art displayed in a corner of the home. For those unable to get away for a trip, a fragrance can offer the romantic comfort of letting the mind travel far while the body stays put.

Only 11 days! Available worldwide for a limited time

If you missed your chance before, be sure to mark the dates this time. The full City Candles collection will be available worldwide for just 11 days. During this period, you can find every destination candle at Diptyque boutiques and on its official online store, saving you the cost of flights around the world.

Global limited-release dates: March 19-29, 2026

Where to buy: Diptyque boutiques and the diptyqueparis.com online store

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