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This year, diptyque glorifies the rose, with a candle specially created for the occasion in a limited edition, bearing the sweet name of Rosa Mundi.

A name that sounds like... an ancient rose, descendant of the famous Damask rose... and a love story that has become a myth over the centuries. According to the legend, the name of this variety was inspired by Rosamund Clifford, a woman of great beauty, and mistress to King Henry II of England Known as Rosamund the Fair, or Rose of the World, in 1176 she was poisoned by Eleanor of Aquitaine, Henry’s Queen, who was madly jealous of her. Devastated by grief, and forever inconsolable, the King wished to commemorate the woman he had loved so much So on every anniversary of their meeting, he demanded that her grave be covered in this particular variety of rose.

A surprising scent... soothing, romantic and sparkling.

At the heart of the fragrance are two of the most precious flowers in perfumery: the Centifolia rose (or Rose de Mai) and the Damask rose, exceptional ingredients with rich, opulent notes The olfactory composition of the candle is designed to celebrate the multiple aromas of the rose in its natural state, as it blossoms over time.

Blackcurrant and bergamot bring a fresh, sparkling flourish to the top note, tempered by the fruity note of lychee, which accentuates the petal sensation. Geranium and hedione also accentuate the natural freshness of the flower, while the base notes contain rounded, woody white musk, the leathery, mossy accord a seductive setting.

To make this candle an exceptional gift, diptyque has given it a totally new packaging and graphic design The original case combines two modes of graphical expression particular to the brand: the black ink design and the furnishing fabric, which have strong roots in the company’s origins.

The Palladianmotif on the background is displayed here in soft pink and mauve shades As a final touch, ink-drawn petals swirl around the four sides of the case, giving the rose a new burst of aromas. The white lacquered glass is in the famous oval shape, but on this occasion is enveloped in an armful of pale pink roses with velvety petals and delicate foliage traced in black ink a genuine decorative object that will look delightful in your lounge, bedroom or bathroom, a real work of art.

New York, NY  — diptyque, a creative fragrance house emblematic of excellence, imagination and a passion for exquisite materials, is proud to join forces this Breast Cancer Awareness Month, with The Pink Agenda, a not-for-profit organization committed to raising money for breast cancer care and research and awareness of the disease among young professionals. During the month of October, diptyque will donate 20% of the proceeds from each Mini Pink Rose Candle sold on its website, its San Francisco and New York City boutiques, and select Saks and Barneys retailers.

“diptyque is working with The Pink Agenda because we fully support their mission and believe that Breast Cancer Awareness is a very important cause,” says Donna DiDonato, Managing Director for diptyque US. “Our Mini Pink Candle is a perfect fit for this partnership, and we hope that sales will help bring attention to The Pink Agenda’s goals.”

Jaquelyn M. Scharnick, co-president of The Pink Agenda, said, “We’re delighted that diptyque shares our commitment to making breast cancer history. Raising money and raising awareness is at the heart of what we do as an organization, and this partnership goes a long way toward advancing that mission, bringing us ever closer to a world without breast cancer.”

diptyque’s Mini Pink Rose Candle recalls the light scent of an armful of roses.