Diptyque
About
Diptyque is a French luxury fragrance and home scenting brand founded in 1961 in Paris by three friends: painter Desmond Knox-Leet, interior designer Christiane Gautrot, and theater director Yves Coueslant. The brand began as a boutique at 34 Boulevard Saint-Germain, selling fabrics and decorative objects, before introducing its first scented candles in 1963 and personal fragrances in 1968. Diptyque is owned by Manzanita Capital, a London-based private equity firm. The brand is widely credited with establishing the luxury scented candle as a product category and remains a market leader in this segment. Diptyque's candle collection includes dozens of compositions, with Baies, Figuier, and Tubereuse among the most popular. The personal fragrance range encompasses eau de toilette, eau de parfum, and the more concentrated Les Grands Crus collection. Notable personal fragrances include Philosykos, Tam Dao, Do Son, and Eau des Sens. Diptyque also produces home diffusers, room sprays, body care products, and seasonal limited editions. The brand's visual identity is characterized by its oval label design, hand-drawn typography, and artistic packaging that reflects its fine arts heritage. Diptyque operates boutiques in major cities worldwide and sells through premium department stores and specialty retailers. The brand occupies the accessible-to-premium luxury tier, with candles typically priced from $40 to $400 depending on size and collection.
Luxury Perfumes
Diptyque produces luxury personal fragrances and is widely regarded as the originator of the premium scented candle category. The personal fragrance collection includes Philosykos, Tam Dao, Do Son, and Eau des Sens in eau de toilette, eau de parfum, and concentrated formats. The candle range features iconic compositions such as Baies, Figuier, and Tubereuse. The brand also offers home diffusers, room sprays, and seasonal limited editions.
Brand Details
Brand Tier
High Luxury
Price Range
$40 - $520
Founded
1961
Headquarters
Paris, France
Parent Company
Manzanita Capital
