I have a quick post today revealing the contents of the 2015 Diptyque Advent Calendar for Days 8 through 18. I’ve been good on this one and have opened one each day although I’ve been tempted to cheat and open all the days at once (I already did it for one other beauty calendar, lol). In case you missed Part 1 of the series, the Diptyque Advent Calendar retailed for $390 and sold out at lightening speed. I was lucky to find one even though I was waitlisted. Full contents listed in Part 1.
I haven’t burned all the scents yet, there is one in this week’s reveal that I actually haven’t tried yet which is Cypres. I keep sticking to my favorites Baies, Cuir, Figuier, Noisetter but this sampler set provides a nice way for me to branch out and try other scents.
There are two mini body products this week and I think I have finally found one product from Diptyque that I’m not head over heels in love with. The Rich Body Butter is indeed very rich and moisturizing but I’m not a fan of the scent. It’s very floral with notes of Byzantine rose and Turkish delight. I am really picky with rose scents and I find there is a fine line between a good soft floral and floral overload. If you like rose scents you will probably like the Body Butter. For me it’s too strong.
The other body product is the Precious Oil for Bath and Body. I will need to test this one more, I haven’t tried it in the bath yet, but on dry skin it’s emollient without being greasy. It is scented but it’s a fresh citrus scent (thank goodness it’s not floral). I’m not sure that I would wear this one with perfume as I think it would interfere with other fragrances. If you’ve tried this let me know what you think.
There are three fragrance minis in 34, Do Son and Oud Palao. I’ve tried all three in minis before and I’m not a fan of the Oud – it’s too masculine and heavy in my opinion, but I have a few close friends who are fans of Oud so I’m regifting it to one of them. I really like Do Son and 34 – I’ve accumulated several minis from previous gift with purchases so I’ve never bought the full size even though the bottles are so gorgeous.
As promised with my last reveal, I’m doing another giveaway. This time it’s a $50 e-Gift Card to Nordstrom. It’s open internationally but you must be 18 years or older to qualify. Simply enter through the widget below. Deadline to enter is 12/21/2015 at 11:45 PM PST. Winner will be selected randomly via the Rafflecopter widget, announced on the widget and contacted by e-mail (from me) within 5 days after giveaway entry period ends. If you’re a selected winner and a non-US resident, you may opt to receive $50 USD via Paypal instead.
Good luck!
I love how cute the little mini candles are! This looks like a wonderful calendar.
They are super cute! I really like the set, although if I were to do it over again I would have probably splurged on the 10 piece candle set instead.
I've always wanted to try Diptyque candles but they're far too expensive for me! I think things like advent calendars are a really good way to sample a new product and decide whether you want to splash out on the full sized product or not.
Vickie | dearvictoriax
They are indeed a splurge but I think they are worth every penny.
Believe it or not, I've never tried the Diptyque candles, but I see them everywhere! I'm dying to get my hands on them not only for the actual candle, but for the holder as well! So many goodies in that advent calendar though, good job on staying on the days. I probably would have been too impatient and opened them all up haha.
It's definitely something worth considering to treat yourself! Nothing quite as lovely as a Diptyque candle in my mind although there are many amazing brands out there!
I love so many brands of candles! I picked HB because I never get sick of their Firewood scent and I burn it all year!
HB Firewood is the best firewood out there 🙂
I adore the cypress candle. It's one of my favorites! Let us know what you think of it.
Oooh, thanks for letting me know! I will definitely let you know what I think once I burn it 🙂
Thank you so much for including your international readers!
Lots of love from Uruguay,
Dani 😀
Of course! Happy to on this one as it has no shipping costs!
I love Diptyque and splurged on the Sapin candle. It is so wonderful. That advent calendar is great. I also bought the Diptyque shower gel but haven't tried it yet.
Thanks for the raffle,
Tanja
I'm so happy you got Sapin!!!
Diptyque Vanille candle is my all time favourite. I always treat myself one near Christmas time ^^ Diptyque Eau Duelle EDP is my current favourite scent at the moment 🙂 This Advent Calendar is a dream to have! too bad the price is so expensive :-/
I have been dying over this Diptyque advent calendar but they went out of stock before I could even dream to get my hands on any! <3 The mini candles look adorable together 🙂 My favourite candles from Diptyque are the Baies and Roses ones but they don't seem to have appeared in the calendar (yet!) xx
Jacqueline | Sail Away to Neverland ♡
wow I need all of them but in bigger size haha so jealous!
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