For years now, the arrival of new holiday candle collections at Metropoliten has been unlike any other novelty.
They herald celebrations and gatherings, visually and aromatically designed to touch emotions tied to childhood and bring cherished memories to the surface.
Holiday candles, with their primal symbolism that transcends cultural, religious, linguistic, or personal differences, promise light, warmth, and peace. The language of the flame requires no translation: it is universally understood. It shines with hope during dark days, clears the shadows from the road ahead, glows with birthday wishes, flickers romantically at the start of new love, burns with rebellion and the need for fairness and betterment.
We imbue all these meanings, as we see fit, when bringing a match to the wick.
Yes, holiday collections of scented candles are more than just novelties—especially two collections that bring particular excitement.
DIPTYQUE: DANCE OF LIGHT AND SCENT OF CELEBRATION
Every year, with a dose of curiosity and joy, we welcome Diptyque’s new "Carousel"—a golden carousel with pendants placed above a scented candle. The heat of the flame sets it in motion, casting golden shadows dancing across the walls. Because no one combines visual and olfactory experiences, elegance, and childlike playfulness quite like Diptyque.
TRUDON: FESTIVITY, EUPHORIA, EXTRAVAGANCE
Leaning on its tradition that harks back to the days of excess and wild celebrations at the French court before the Revolution, Trudon’s scented candles are irresistibly aromatic and visually opulent. The vessels of this year's collection are lined with 24-karat gold leaf on the inside. "Gloria," woody, warm, and spicy; "Fir," like a freshly brought-in Christmas tree; "Arosa," a luxurious floral bouquet; and "Angelo," filled with cinnamon and candied delights.
AND THE WICK GROWS SHORTER...
We’ve barely trimmed the wick, and the year has slipped away.
Let it. We won’t regret it.
We’ll twist fairy tales, turn carriages into pumpkins, sprinkle them with cinnamon and honey to transform us at midnight into children rejoicing in gifts.
We’ll unbutton the top button, spread our arms wide, and let beauty, wherever we find it, overwhelm us.
We’ll open doors, step forward with eyes wide open, still dazed from the festivities, our favorite perfume infused with the smoky scent of sparklers, and with full faith step into Something New.
May it bring you joy.
