Yes, You Need These 'Harry Potter'-Inspired Candles Immediately
Fact: Harry Potter will never not be the most important thing in life (I might be biased). And though obviously the best of the four Hogwarts houses is Slytherin (go ahead and @ me), Diptyque went ahead and potioned four enchanting and gorgeous candles that look just like each of the Harry Potter houses, so everyone can get in on the cozy fun.
First up is the green and yellow Pine Tree of Light Candle, which looks crazy similar to the Slytherin crest, and also the trees on the label look like the maze in the Goblet of Fire. This one's perfect to give, but most importantly to receive as a gift this winter, because it smells like a big Christmas tree.
Then there's the red and gold Gryffindor-looking candle with a creature that is technically a bear, but looks an awful lot like a lion on the front of the label. The Exquisite Almond Candle smells warm like the familiar common room with notes of almond and tonka bean. Plus, it's said to "ward off the greedy hour," which, TBH, sounds like something a Gryffindor would do.
The Amber Balm blue and bronze looks just like-you guessed it-Ravenclaw. Although, instead of having a majestic raven on the label, it has a magical mermaid, which is just as cool. This one smells fresh and warm, with a mix of vanilla and lavender.
As The Cut pointed out, erasure of the friendliest and loyal house is passé, but the fourth candle in Diptyque's holiday doesn't have such an obvious connection. Instead of being yellow and black like the house's robes, the updated Baies Carousel candle is golden and has medallions that look like Helga Hufflepuff's cup that Voldemort turned into a Horcrux.
Unlike the other candles, the Baies scent is a Diptyque classic that has notes of roses and blackcurrant leaves. And if you need any more proof this candle is magical, when you light the wick, the heat makes the carousel and hanging medallions rotate.
Even if they're not official Harry Potter candles, they should definitely be on everyone's radar for the holidays. Accio me my phone so I can text these links to my entire contact list!
('You Might Also Like',)
