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From Acqua di Parma, the Chapeau candle(s) in Luce di Colonia: "Inspired by both Acqua di Parma’s famous fragrance bottle and the hats that give the design its name, the Chapeau! candle is a playful, two-in-one creation that offers a new and exciting way to enjoy the brand’s Luce di Colonia scent. Designer Dorothée Meilichzon deploys glazed stoneware and ceramic to sculpt the two unique vessels, leaning into contrast and textural interplay. Enjoy the candles together as a single unit, then arrange them next to each other when lighting them for a celebration of craftsmanship and design." 1.6kg + 330g, £580 at Harrods in the UK.

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From Cereria Molla, Basil Mandarin: "Basil & Mandarin is energy and vitality. Its citrus notes of lemon, lime and tangerine bring light to any environment. The predominant touches of ivy and white jasmine make it an essential in special moments." In Room Spray or Diffuser (each 100 ml for $45), Bar Soap ($10), Candles (multiple sizes $20-$700), Incense (20 sticks for $17) and more, at Candle Delirium.

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From Apotheke, the Sea Salt Grapefruit 2-Wick candle: "Summer by the sea is always in the air with the bright and citrusy scent of Sea Salt Grapefruit...[it] balances tangy sea salt, black pepper, and ripe grapefruit with sweet tarragon and a fresh dewdrop accord for a bright and citrusy fragrance". $62 for 368g at Apotheke.

Floral Bouquet

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Part of how we experience the way something smells has nothing to do with our nose. Meg Michelsen, a professor of marketing at Longwood University, studies how scent affects consumer behavior. For one experiment, she provided the same scent to people, packaged either as “Lavender Bouquet” or “Floral Bouquet,” and asked how likely they were to buy it. The experiment determined that more people wanted to buy the less specific “Floral Bouquet.”

— Read more in How candles got so expensive: Here’s what you’re really paying for when you spend $50 on a jar of scented wax at The Washington Post.

The daily lemming

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Zebra! From Dolce & Gabbana, the Litchi & Gelso candle. "From the Zebra Collection. Dolce&Gabbana Casa presents a line of scented candles that offer authentic high-quality aromatic harmonies. This candle takes one on a sensorial journey through memories and sensations, with a sweet and fruity fragrance of lychee, mulberry, and delicate tropical tiaré blossoms. The porcelain container, adorned with hand-painted silver detailing, represents the duality at the heart of Dolce&Gabbana's DNA, blending past and future, tradition and innovation." 340g for $415 (ouch) at Saks.

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