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The Candle

Roast dates measured in days. Producer name, farm, altitude, varietal, processing method, price paid—on the label. Twenty-three roasters examined. One admitted.

,   and  Adrienne Berry
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The Designation

Diptyque Baies
$72 / 6.5oz

Blackcurrant and Bulgarian rose. The house began in 1963 when three friends opened a shop at 34 Boulevard Saint-Germain and started making candles because they couldn't find ones they liked. This one has been the bestseller for decades—not because it trends, but because it works.

The cold throw is strong enough to scent a room unlit. Hot throw that fills without overwhelming. Eight mineral wax blends matched to scent family. Cotton wicks tested for this specific vessel diameter. A formulation charter that claims no synthetic

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Adrienne Berry

Adrienne Berry

Adrienne Berry is the founder and editorial director of Modern Monclaire. She lives in Boston with her husband and three children.

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