Is Diptyque’s 2026 Roses Candle Romance or Rerun?

I rolled my eyes when I heard yet another Valentine’s edition was landing, then I saw the porcelain. The Diptyque Roses candle is back for 2026 in an opaque vessel designed by Constantin Riant, and it’s the kind of object that makes even a jaded beauty editor pause. Think creamy porcelain with vine and heart detailing that skews romantic without shouting nursery decor. It’s undeniably pretty. It’s also $250 for 600g.

For those of us who burn through candles like novels, there’s the classic 190g in clear glass at $88, carrying the same vine and hearts print. The design reads lighter here, almost like a sketch over transparency, and I suspect it will appeal to people who love Roses but don’t need a keepsake pot on their shelf.

What you’re getting inside is Diptyque’s photoreal rose: cool morning petals, a green stem bite, and that airy lift that keeps it from turning syrupy. It’s not a jammy rose and it doesn’t lean powdery. If you crave a bouquet-in-a-vase illusion, this has always been the benchmark. I’ve burned it on rainy Sundays and during desk marathons, and it behaves like a fresh-cut arrangement without the guilt of wilting blooms.

Let’s be honest about the packaging theatrics. The porcelain is a luxury tax on good taste. If you collect Diptyque’s seasonal vessels or you want an object you’ll repurpose for brushes or peonies, it earns its keep. If you simply want your home to smell like a florist at 9 a.m., the clear 190g is the sane buy. The matching oval tray at $130 is a nice-to-have for symmetry lovers, but you don’t need it to enjoy the scent.

Key details:

• Opaque porcelain 600g: $250, Constantin Riant design
• Clear glass 190g: $88, same vine and hearts motif
• Matching oval tray: $130

Verdict from a rose die-hard: this edition is romance by design, restraint by scent. If your heart beats for Roses, choose the format that suits your burn habits, not your impulse to collect. The fragrance hasn’t changed. The story around it did. And sometimes that’s enough.