As many other francophiles know, French fragrances in general are lovely. This extends to candles (bougies) as well. There is something about the way that the fragrances are done which captures them so nicely and does not make them seem fake (yankee candle, cough cough).
A great source of consternation for me has been the inability to import or find my favorite candles in the United States. Many of these are not sold here, nor can they be ordered from the companies' websites, which ship only within Europe/Asia.
Here are a few of my favorites:
Top: Veille au Chalet from Comptoir de Famille. A winter scent that smells like nothing else. Much coveted in my family, and nowhere to be found in this coutnry. Only 15.5 Euros!
Middle: Pomander by Diptique- my favorite, burned when it's cold, especially around Christmas. There are many good imitations of Baies, but I have found no good imitations of Pomander. Expensive- these are now up to about $65!
Middle: La Ronde des Fleurs Rose Mousseuse by Comptoir de Famille. Burned in spring and summer, so fresh and clean smelling. If you love roses, it's a must- very unique, not stuffy and again, nothing like it anywhere. Again about 15.5 euros.
Bottom: Brioche candle by Fragonard. There exists other candles named Brioche, but this is my favorite. About 23 Euros. Burned mainly in the winter, but anytime in the kitchen, smells like baking in a non-sugary way.
Bottom: Violette candle by Fragonard. Also 23 Euros or so. My favorite violet smelling candle. More spring/summer.
Not pictured but also loved: pretty much anything from Au Nom de la Rose (great price but I have burned them all) and La Duree Candles- lovely but pricey.
And can we talk about the packaging?! The canvas covers of the two Fragonard candles pictured give you an idea. The boxes are also beautiful- they alone are a gift.
Many of these come in room sprays and diffusers, plus I have the Violette by Fragonard fragrance.
I am always open to candle suggestions if anyone has a love!
And, of course, please let me know if you can find my Comptoir de Famille candles in the USA!!
I have many American made candles that I love as well. I am happy to do a post on those as well if people are interested.
