Home is where the little luxuries are. Though an enchanting design and comfortable furniture are important, it's the details, like a signature fragrance, that truly gives that cozy ambiance you desire at this time of the year. Pair this fact with the predictions that 2025 is going to be the year of the House Party, and you have the perfect recipe for candles to grow in popularity. Shaun White is starting the trend off strong with his proclivity for the Diptyque Baies Classic Candle.
The snowboarder shared his favorite home fragrance with Forbes, stating: 'A Diptyque candle is such a great holiday gift—it’s simple and makes any room feel instantly cozier. The scents are amazing and add that warm, festive vibe everyone loves this time of year. It’s one of those gifts that you really can’t go wrong with.'
Although the holidays are over, the effectiveness of one of the world's best candles as a gift is far from over. In a recent piece for The Atlantic, Ellen Cushing wrote about how 'although 84 percent of Americans enjoy birthday parties, only 59 percent had attended one in the previous year.' She uses this statistic to urge everyone to invite more people over for social gatherings. Through the etiquette rule of reciprocity, she argues, this will lead to everyone attending more parties, effectively halting the loneliness epidemic. Personally, I'm all for it. However, if this shift is to occur, gifts for hosts will become all the more popular.
Tangy and herby, this fresh-picked blackcurrant candle is unlike any other. It is a harmonious fragrance that unites its flowery rose notes with the berry notes. Its beautiful container means it looks great on any shelf or coffee table.
Though a bottle of wine was once the expected contribution for dinner party attendees, this convention is shifting as the culture around drinking and alcohol changes. In the wake of this shift, polite guests are searching for new gifts under $100 to bring their gracious hosts. Given its mass appeal as a brand with a cult following, I think a Diptyque candle is the perfect answer for this deficit.
More Celebrity Favorite Diptyque Candles
This gorgeous floral candle fills the room with romantic notes of jasmine, and features heavily in Kim Kardashian's scent-scape. The notes that emerge are subtle yet persistent, tender yet sensual. What more could we want in a statement candle?
This slow-release candle is filled with the spa-like freshness of eucalyptus leaves, melding into an enchanting green forest. Plus, the recognizable glass holder looks beautiful on any shelf. An endorsement from Kate Hudson and Brooke Shields is just the cherry on top.
This full and rich candle evokes the feeling of walking through a budding rose garden in the spring. However, these flowery notes are unmistakable at any point of the year. Beloved by the Kardashians and beyond, it's a classic for a reason.
Whether it's the berry scent beloved by Shaun White or the Jasmine fragrance championed by Kim Kardashian, your friends and family are sure to love the candle just as much as their celebrity counterparts.
