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As the title says, curious what everyone is feeling excited / inspired to light up this month. I have my sights set on Trudon’s Mary (my beloved), Diptyque’s Citrouille (this year’s feels pretty much identical to the 2025 release - upscale, moderately spicy gourmand pumpkin), Byredo’s Bibliotheque (thank you to the absolute angel who posted the 60% off deal on this big momma), AdV’s Stockholm (I might spring for an EDT to complete my transformation into an autumnal witch) and SMN’s Tobacco Toscano (my first time trying this scent after being impressed with Pot Pourri - also, I just have to say this, SMN’s packaging is top notch).

I have dusted off my Weeping Lady, who looks like she might be battling a bad case of conjunctivitis - hoping that a few burns will help!

I caved and bought the most recent seasonal box from FE that’s is themed around Practical Magic 2 (I’m trying to summon autumn with all my might 😂).

On cold, their LE Mandrake candle smells nice but a little too tempered/ reserved…I really need to burn this one to form an opinion.

The Licorice / Shiso soap from the same box, on the other hand, smells absolutely incredible - can’t wait to use it, I hope they offer it to member to buy as a standalone item.

Hello connoisseurs! We are shopping for an engagement ring and I have fallen in love with this 2.5c sparkler - I can go on and on about all the things that I like about it - but would love to hear thoughts from a broader community of folks with well calibrated eyes. Thanks in advance! (I specifically want a warmer stone).

My first time with both of these scents, and I am in love!

I am not a huge Byredo fan, but Lost Road is such a good release. To my nose, it’s a deeply cozy, woody, earthy…. yet somehow, still vanilla-ish scent. It has a bit of a green edge from the moss and pine, plus some spice from the pepper and, perhaps, orris? It's hard to describe, but it's just so charming. (I went into the office on Friday and kept smelling something great until it dawned on me that I was smelling Lost Road and the hints of scent that I think lingered in my hair. My main gripe is the burn quality - the candle is underwicked and I have to baby it, a lot. I also wish the throw was stronger but I can live with it).

Now onto my other new love: LL's Ambroxyde 17. I just picked it up yesterday, and it's beautifully done. A "I want to nuzzle the neck of the person I love" kind of skin-like musk, with just enough woodiness to give it structure and jasmine to soften it. It feels warm and languid, and it slowly envelops a room in what feels like a hug from your mother or your lover. I feel that how I’ll interpret the scent and interact with it will vary depending on the day and my mood.

Today I have both candles burning at opposite ends of my long living room, and they're co-mingling in a stunning way. I’ve gotten some unsolicited compliments along the lines of “boy, does it smell good here!” from a few people including my partner (who would not register any of my beloved Trudons or Diptyques 😂).

P.S. Happy Sunday! Hope you are burning something wonderful.

We got a grill for the first time last summer and I’ve been slowly building my confidence - now every Sunday meal involves grilling of some kind and I look forward to it all week!

This weeks menu - marinated bone in chicken breast and lemony garlic asparagus.

NYC is blanketed by smoke from Canadian wildfires and it’s looking quite apocalyptic at the moment (you can swipe for some unfiltered pictures - I wish I could capture the sun, which looked like a hazy orange dot since the morning). I decided to lean all the way in and going to be lighting up this bad gal to while away the evening 🔥

As much as I appreciate both houses, I desperately needed a break from Diptyque and Trudon. Coming up on my burn rotation (thanks to a few sales that folks shared here), I have:

Byredo Chai - Byredo is a hit or miss for me, but excited for this one

Putnam Design Tea - have been curious to try this indie brand for a while. Their design and vessels are quirky and colors are fun. Pretty linear and simple on cold.

Wary Meyers - definitely a super cuspy brand - never heard of them until I saw this Banana candle on Lucky Scent - and I could not pass it up 🍌 On cold, it’s a little plasticky and waxy but then, I’m getting hint of “banana gum” type of scent.

LJH Coffee Shop - not much actual coffee on cold, will need to see how it burns.

Anyone else acquired something fun recently?

I know it seems so small and trivial but I have to share! My Tuxie girl is the most independent cat I’ve ever had. She’s sweet but aloof and tends to show her affection in subtle ways. Not a cuddly, lap cat at all - and I’ve been honoring her wishes even though I just want to grab her and kiss her sweet little face all the time (but I know she’s hate it). She just jumped into my lap for the first time EVER and is purring non stop and making biscuits. I’m in heaven and I guess I’m now sleeping in this chair 😆

Small selection of candles but they carry AdP, a few DsD and a smattering of others.

I sprung for the VIP pass and was able to shop the Diptyque NYC sample sale a day early (was in within the first 30 - 40 minutes of the doors opening).

I thought the selection was quite good, but it depends on what you're after. There was a ton of personal fragrance (eau de toilette and eau

de parfum), along with a good selection of classic candles in the old vessels - but not the entire catalog. There was also a solid assortment of soaps, lotions, etc.

There weren't any truly "special" items, such as coveted LE (like Maurice Harris collection) or pieces from the Grand collection. There were, however, some holiday scents from 2023 and 2024, as well as a few Café collection items (I spied Chantilly and Fruits Confits).

My holy-grail finds were the 2024 XL Sapin and the original Thé candle, which I've heard has been reformulated, so I NEED my backups. I also picked up La Droguerie room spray, Eau Duelle, Vanille, Noisetier, hand soap, and a candle lid - which I can confirm does not fit the new vessels. But hey, it was only $15, so I'll take it!

Prices were roughly 30–50% off retail. Classic candles were $55.

From what I remember, classic candle scents included Patchouli, Santal, Foin Coupé, Lavande, Lys, Bois Ciré, Cuir, Coriandre, Oyédo, Coing, La Droguerie, Tubéreuse, Iris, Jasmin, Gardénia and a bunch of others I'm probably forgetting. I didn't spend much time looking at the medium-sized candles, but I'm fairly sure 34, Feu de Bois, and Roses were available. In XL, I saw Sapin, Tubéreuse, Baies, Citronelle from 2024 and possibly Feu de Bois as well.

No photos are allowed. The limit is 10 items per customer, with a maximum of 5 candles and no more than 2 of the same item.

Now someone please take away my credit card 😭

I’ve been trying to be more it be intentional about curating a candle display (and tangentially, getting way, way too serious about indoor plants 😂) - happy with how this little nook is shaping up! Would be so fun to see others, if anyone feels like sharing.

I always struggle with deciding what to display - the more unique candles…the ones I reach for most often…the ones who work best with decor? - what are your methods? I have plenty more tucked away in other places and a whole stash in storage.

✨Happy Sunday everyone ✨