Every year, the Parisian house Diptyque brings out a limited-edition candle with a cute carousel on top, which moves around because of the heat of the candle flame. The Diptyque carousel is part of a special collection released before Christmas and it has a different design every year.

The design of the carousel varies each year, yet the general concept stays the same. Delicate gold or silver elements rotate around the candle flame and turn around due to the heat of the candle.

This seasonal collector’s item is the perfect piece to celebrate the start of the winter season and becomes available at the end of the year. The light of the candle casts a beautiful reflection throughout your interior, like true magic.

Diptyque candle carousel 2023: an ode to the flame

The 2024 carousel features ten pendants that revolve around the candle and place the iconic Diptyque oval at the center. The calligram inspired by the poetic definition of the flame in the encyclopédie des lumières is the central motif of the 2024 holiday collection.

Where can you buy still the 2024 edition?

If you love the current edition, you better buy the carousel rather quickly, even though let’s be honest the product is not cheaply priced. I personally only bought the 2023 edition since I loved its form so much and then plan to use it in the following years as well.

You can still find the 2024 Carousel edition here*

Diptyque Carousel 2022: planets around the sun

The 2023 Diptyque carousel set has golden charms with the Diptyque’s recognizable ovals. The delicate golden patterns bounce around the flame and cast a lovely sparkle on surrounding surfaces. The ovals move like planets around the sun, which is also the theme of the limited edition gift box that is decorated with stars, dancing letters, and cosmic sparkle.

Where can you still buy the 2023 edition?

You have to be quick to order your carousel in time, but you might still be able to find the older designs on second-hand platforms in your location.

Maison Diptyque and the importance of typography

The logo and branding heritage of Diptyque is so recognizable and a big part of their brand strategy. The name in the logo is written like the structure of an ancient temple and the disorderly lettering is a twist on the traditional but with a whimsical touch.

You can immediately recognize the logo and their brand identity is one of the most iconic and elaborate I know. So much effort goes into designing the packaging and the Christmas edition products have extra special packaging.