Several factors influence the burn time of a Diptyque candle: the size and ventilation of the room, the nature and concentration of the its maintenance.

As a guide, here are the average burn times by size:

- Miniatures (35g): approximately 10 hours
- Small size (70g): approximately 20 hours
- Classic size (190g): approximately 50 hours
- Les Mondes de Diptyque (270g): approximately 60 hours
- Medium size (300g): approximately 75 hours
- Large size (600g): approximately 90 hours
- Very large size (1.5kg): approximately 120 hours
- Giant size (5kg): approximately 300 hours

A handcrafted creation of exceptional quality, your Diptyque candle deserves the utmost care. Here are some tips to optimise its lifespan and enjoy it safely.

Prepare the space
- Place your candle on a flat, heat-resistant surface.
- Protect delicate materials such as wood or marble with a base or a tray.
- Keep candles away from flammable materials.
- Keep candles out of reach of children and animals.



Lighting the candle
- We recommend lighting your candle with a match to avoid any risk of burns.
- On first use, make sure to let the candle burn until its entire surface is liquid:

About 2 hours for miniature candles (35g), depending on the fragrance
About 4 hours for small candles (70g), classic candles (190g), medium candles (300g), large candles (600g) and very large candles (1.5kg)
About 5 hours for Les Mondes de Diptyque candles

This prevents tunnelling and allows the wick to soak up the wax properly, ensuring even burning afterwards. The wick may emit a slight smoke on first lighting.



While burning
- After the first use, do not let the candle burn for more than:

2 hours at a time for miniature candles (35g)
4 hours at a time for small candles (70g), classic candles (190g), medium candles (300g), large candles (600g) and very large candles (1.5kg)
5 hours at a time for Les Mondes de Diptyque candles

- Never leave a burning candle unattended.
- Do not move a burning or still-hot candle.
- Keep it away from draughts.
- Leave at least 10 cm (4 inches) between two candles.



After each use
- Extinguish the flame: use a snuffer to avoid splattering hot wax.
- Re-centre the wick(s) once the candle is extinguished.
- Before relighting your candle, use a wick trimmer to cut the wick(s) (ideal length: 3 to 5 mm) to avoid any risk of fire.



End of use
- Stop using your candle when only 5 mm of wax remains or when the metal wick holder becomes visible.

Care and storage

- We recommend airing the room after burning a candle.
- Allow the wax to cool completely before moving your candle.
- Store it in a dry, temperate place (15 °C–25 °C / 59 °F–77 °F), away from direct sunlight to prevent the wax from discolouring, staining, or coming away from the glass.



For more information regarding usage tips:

- Miniature candles

- Small candles (70g)

- Classic candles (190g)

- Exclusive candles (270g)

- Medium candles (300g)

- Large candles (600g)

- Very large candles (1.5kg)

When 5 mm of wax remain or the metal wick holder is visible, it's time to give your candle a second life.

Step 1
After the last use, it is recommended to let the candle cool down completely so that the wax solidifies and the glass returns to its normal temperature.

Step 2
To remove the wax:
- Place the candle in a heat-resistant bowl, itself placed in a sink
- Pour water at about 60°C up to halfway, making sure not to get any inside the candle
- Leave for two minutes before taking out the jar by holding it at the top

Step 3
The wax will then come off easily by sliding a rounded blade between the wax and the side of the glass. The jar can then be washed by hand with a non-abrasive sponge and La Droguerie washing-up liquid, or in the dishwasher.

Black marks can be removed once the candle is extinguished using a cloth soaked in hot soapy water or by using La Droguerie multi-purpose spray.

Make sure to not leave any moisture on the glass or the wax before relighting the candle.

To find out more about caring for your candle, click here.

Several Diptyque Candles & Home creations are designed to be refillable:

“Les Mondes de Diptyque” candles
All 5 scents can be refilled infinitely.

Diffusers
The electric diffusers and car diffusers, the Culbuto (available in a single scent), and the home fragrance diffuser can be refilled for life.

The hourglass
It can be refilled twice with the same scent.

La Droguerie products
The multi-surface cleaner and dishwashing liquid are also available in refill format.

Visit the dedicated page to find out more.

Available for the most iconic items of the house, engraving is offered in a selection of boutiques and on the website.

In boutique
The products eligible for engraving include:
- Candles: small candles, classic candles, Les Mondes de Diptyque candles
- Home fragrance diffusers: Small size (100 ml) and classic model (200 ml)

We invite you to check which boutiques offer this service via our "Find your boutique" section.

Online
Engravable items include:
- Candles: classic candles, large candles (with the exception of the 34 boulevard Saint Germain candle), Les Mondes de Diptyque candles

Find them at this link.

In accordance with our returns policy, personalized products cannot be returned, exchanged or refunded.

In a sustainable approach, Diptyque seeks to extend the life cycle of its creations by giving them a second life and improving the recyclability of its products.

Reuse

For your candle jar:
- If a deposit of 5 mm of wax remains or if the metal disc is visible, we invite you to follow the detailed instructions in our article [How do I clean a used candle jar?]
- If there is only a small amount of wax left, a simple cloth soaked in soapy water or the multi-surface spray La Droguerie is enough to remove the residue. Once dry, your jar is ready to become a bud vase, hold pencils, cotton pads, or be used as a tealight holder.

Recycling

You can also place it in the appropriate recycling bins* or bring it back to one of our Parisian boutiques with a recycling service.

*please refer to local recycling guidelines