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.
