5 French scented candles brands available in Hong Kong to infuse your home with a touch of “je ne sais quoi”

by Aude Camus 
 


ASTIER DE VILLATTE

The brand is first known for its 18^thand 19^thcenturies inspired ceramics handmade with terracotta clay in Paris. Their scented candles are therefore available in those beautiful ceramics definitely bringing a touch of French chic to your interior. 
 
Hong Kong Madame’s fav: Hong Kong (what else?), a beautiful scent pairing cinnamon spice with fresh mandarin 
 
Available at Lane Crawford and Kapok. 
 
 
 
BULY 1803

L’Officine Universelle Buly is not first known for its candles but for being a counter for beauty secrets and carrying the most desirable line of perfumes, beauty care and ancestral beauty inspired beauty products. And just like any of their other products, their candles are the epitome of chic: carved in white or black marble, exclusively formulated from plant-based ingredients and carrying the most intriguing names.
 
Hong Kong Madame’s fav: Scented Candle Sacre – Pine / Incense / Cedar 
 
Available at L’Officine Universelle Buly, 20 Wyndham Street – Central 
 
 
 
CIRE TRUDON

Established in 1643, Cire Trudon is no less than the oldest and most prestigious wax candles manufacturer in the world. The brand became famous for providing Louis XIV’s French royal court with their exquisite crafted candles. How chic? 
 
Hong Kong Madame’s fav: Madurai, Splendour of Indian Jasmine
 
Available at Joyce Beauty Harbour City, Harvey Nichols, Lane Crawford and on Net-A-Porter
 
 
 
DIPTYQUE

Probably one of the most famous candle brands in the word, diptyque also happens to be my favorite. I love their extensive range of candles, their beautiful collaborations with artists from all over the world and the incredibly beautiful brand imagery. 
 
Hong Kong Madame’s fav: Figuier and its addictive fresh scent of summery figs 
 
Available at diptyque stores (ifc mall and Harbour City) 
 
 

MAISON LA BOUGIE

This brand is quite different from the 4 ones above. More modern, it revolutionizes classic codes of scented candles with spotlight prints and scents imagined to remind you of a journey, a brand, a memory or a moment of your life. 
 
Hong Kong Madame’s fav: La Mer, designed to recreate the perfect coastal beach scene, with the scent of tanning oil, hot sun-drenched skin, baking sand and salty clean air. 
 
Available at Kapok