For the 2025 end-of-year festivities, Diptyque has imagined A Night of Wax and Gold – a magical, surreal fairy tale conceived as a tribute to the fantastical spirit of the literary cafés of Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Conceived by writer Victor Pouchet, illustrated by Vincent Puente and enhanced by artist Inès Mélia, the tale conjures up a bookshop, a mischievous cat and a mysterious gold-coloured pine cone with astonishing olfactory powers.

The tale gives birth to a limited edition collection in which each creation becomes a poetic evocation of winter. Diptyque’s iconic Sapin (Pine Tree) scent plays a central role, offering Candles adorned with a precious hand-applied finish, a Diffuser made of Murano glass, an Advent Taper Candle and a variety of exceptional scented objects. The Advent Calendar is shaped like a precious book, and harbours 25 daily surprises to add extra magic to December.

Further echoes of the imaginative world of Diptyque appear in the decoration collection. This encompasses decorative objects and festive accessories – hand-blown glass Baubles, illustrated porcelain Trays, a Candle Holder accompanied by an oval tray illuminated with golden sparkles, Oval Tray illuminated with golden sparkles, a Matchbox – enchantments brought to life from pages of the festive story. Adding a quirky artistic touch, a selection of exclusive creations imagined by Inès Mélia: a Pine Cone Paperweight that spells out the word: “Flamme” (“Flame”), a Wax Tree Topper for the festive tree, ornaments shaped like dancing letters and a trio of ceramic objects are available only in the Maisons Diptyque in Paris and London and via the Diptyque website.

Infused with poetry, expertise and imagination, the collection transforms every gesture into magic, every object into a story, every room into a place of enchantment. An invitation to experience the coming holidays as a radiant fairy tale filled with sensory delights – courtesy of Diptyque.