Some objects quietly drift into the cultural current – until suddenly, they’re impossible to ignore. This season, the Byredo Bibliothèque Candle is exactly that. Tastemakers and design enthusiasts have been raving about it for months. It’s the gift everyone covets, the item that sells out the moment it hits shelves, and the undisputed must-have (albeit a luxury one) of the season.
What sets it apart is not only its scent but also its striking scale. This is a super large candle that feels architectural in the room, and unusually, it rises tall rather than spreading wide. It is one of the reasons so many editors have called it the best home fragrance of the year. It seems to be everywhere at once, and now there is a small window of opportunity to bring it home with a rare reduction at Space NK. For anyone who has their eye on the Byredo Bibliothéque Candle, previously £110, it is now appearing at £88, which makes it an irresistible moment to secure a modern icon.
Byredo has long been the Swedish brand to watch, and in terms of their homeware offering, this candle has become its defining icon. It is the gift that feels both perfectly current and deeply luxurious. With Space NK offering it at a limited-time price, it may be the only excuse you need to secure the scent everyone is talking about.
The Byredo Bibliothèque Candle is the ultimate emblem of interior chic. Its name – French for 'library' – captures the cozy, enveloping ambiance it brings to any space: soft, ripe fruits, rich woods, and the deep, smoky allure of leather.
The Byredo Bibliotheque Candle is the it girl of interiors. Everyone wants it, and everyone who owns it instantly joins the conversation. It is the ultimate home decor gift of the season, the candle that signals you know what is current, coveted, and worth chasing.
The Byredo Bibliothèque Candle is as much a sculptural object as it is a fragrance. Its tall, architectural silhouette gives it a presence that elevates any space, making it perfect for coffee table styling ideas where it adds instant drama and sophistication or for styling a mantlepiece to create a curated, magazine-ready feel.
Candles are often written off as predictable gifts, but the right one is something everyone will actually want.
I run a mile from saccharine scents, and vanilla candles leave me cold, which is why I am completely obsessed with the Byredo Bibliothèque Candle. It smells nothing like anything sugary or cloying and everything like a beautiful, luxurious library filled with polished wood, soft leather, and a hint of ripe fruit in the air.
Candles Everyone Wants Right Now
If you are looking for the best-smelling Christmas candle on the market, you can stop your search here. The SKOG scented candle is a Christmas icon, and for good reason. It has a beautiful and heady scent of pine needles, fir cones, and birch sap, and makes your home smell like a Nordic forest.
This is a very large and luxurious candle, and anyone would be thrilled to open this on Christmas Day. Whilst the scent is reminiscent of Christmas, it isn't distinctly Christmassy, so it still works through January and February when the days are cold and bleak.
I’m stocking up on several of these as festive fillers. They’re perfect for anyone who loves hitting the slopes in winter – but what I adore is that once the candle is burned, you’re left with a piece of Christmas décor to enjoy year after year. At just £8, it feels like an absolute steal.
Iconic in every sense. If you’re stumped about what to gift the interiors lover in your life this Christmas, consider this your sign: order Diptyque’s Sapin candle and call it a wrap.
This candle evokes a dense, darkly spiced, fruit-laden Christmas pudding, dripping with rich brandy butter. Crafted with 13 pure essential oils, it’s the perfect pick for wellness enthusiasts – or anyone who loves a truly indulgent, seasonal scent.
Liberty has slashed prices on all Bamford products in their Black Friday Sale – meaning my wallet is noticeably lighter, but my home smells so much better. My favourite of the bunch has to be the luna-inspired candle holder: once the candle is finished, it looks stunning with a simple tealight tucked inside.
In a season that can feel rushed and overstimulating, investing in something that adds calm, ritual, and a touch of luxury is a subtle but impactful way to make your home feel like your own sanctuary.
