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What it is: A limited-edition candle that diffuses mineral notes inspired by ink, blended with Indonesian patchouli and black licorice.
Fragrance story: The depth of patchouli meets the dense texture of black licorice in an evocation of ink. A candle conceived as an ode to creativity, inviting you to commit your thoughts and drawings to paper.
Style: Fresh.
Notes: Ink accord, patchouli, black licorice.
- 50-hour approximate burn time
- Wax/fragrance oils/glass
- Made in France
- Item #10468951
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Diptyque
Luxury perfumer diptyque began in 1961 at 34 Boulevard Saint-Germain, Paris, where three artistic friends opened a storefront bazaar. The trio's creative spirit and elegant taste eventually converted the curated shop into a world-renowned perfume house. Revered for balanced, transformative scents, diptyque offers a full collection of intoxicating candles, home fragrances and body care.
Most helpful positive review
Jan 7, 2025
this candle is warm, toasty, and elevated without being too nutty. i think it smells similar to the papier parfum, sort of have a rice aspect. the cold throw is strong but once warm it eventually filled our space with a lovely simple glow with that classic diptyque musk while not being overpowering. i’m burning it on a snowy day and am enjoying that it’s not your typical winter scent yet very comforting and certainly unique! i love the story behind it and am inspired to have quiet moments perhaps creatively while this candle is lit.
peasantemme
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Most helpful critical review
Oct 17, 2024
No thank you
I am a real candle junkie and have lots of Diptyque candles, but I really don't like this one. It's so weird reading how many people prefer it to paper (which I love) Such a shame, as I love the idea of it being inspired by ink, and heard it compared to Trudon's Mary, which I am a big fan of, but Encre to me smells musty and dusty and dank. reminiscent of a musty old wardrobe. It's so hard to understand how our experience of scent can vary so much from one person to another
Emma S
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peasantemme
Verified purchase
Size purchased: 6.4 oz
Color: NO COLOR
Jan 7, 2025
this candle is warm, toasty, and elevated without being too nutty. i think it smells similar to the papier parfum, sort of have a rice aspect. the cold throw is strong but once warm it eventually filled our space with a lovely simple glow with that classic diptyque musk while not being overpowering. i’m burning it on a snowy day and am enjoying that it’s not your typical winter scent yet very comforting and certainly unique! i love the story behind it and am inspired to have quiet moments perhaps creatively while this candle is lit.
2found this helpful
govinda8
Verified purchase
Size purchased: 6.4 oz
Color: NO COLOR
Oct 19, 2024
Old Timey Ink Pot
I wish I smelled licorice or smoke, but all I get is ink pot and toner chemicals. And it's SO SO strong. I won't give up, but I'll probably only burn it when my windows are open. Would not buy again.
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Emma S
Reposted from spacenk.com
Oct 17, 2024
No thank you
I am a real candle junkie and have lots of Diptyque candles, but I really don't like this one. It's so weird reading how many people prefer it to paper (which I love) Such a shame, as I love the idea of it being inspired by ink, and heard it compared to Trudon's Mary, which I am a big fan of, but Encre to me smells musty and dusty and dank. reminiscent of a musty old wardrobe. It's so hard to understand how our experience of scent can vary so much from one person to another
Mcherie
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Oct 5, 2024
Beautiful
Bought this as a gift and adding to my own basket now! I can only go by the scent for now, un lit - it’s delicate, natural, clean laundry scent yet rich. It’s not exactly floral, nor sensual…Curious to know if it burns to a strong scent. Hope they keep it in the permanent collection
ElodieM
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Oct 4, 2024
Strongly do not recommend
I bought this after giving it a sniff in my local store and it smelt like it was going to be amazing. Not so, it smells like pencil leads and migraines.
And I love their smokier scents like patchouli and Feu de bois. In fact I’m sad that I didn’t hold out to buy patchouli online instead.
JenniH
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Sept 2, 2024
Not for me
This is smoky yet very much bitterness into it. Liquorice is a big no-no for my nose. Did not like the way it tastes nor smells. Couldn't imagine putting this in a perfume or candle, potential puke material for some. The Papier shower gel from the same release is super divine though!