In Appreciation of: Le Labo’s White Concrete Candle
There are candles, and then there’s the Concrete Candle. Prepare to be wowed by the latest, dramatic arrival to the Beauty Hall of Fame
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In Appreciation of: Le Labo’s White Concrete Candle
There are candles, and then there’s the Concrete Candle. Prepare to be wowed by the latest, dramatic arrival to the Beauty Hall of Fame
The Synopsis
Industrial yet elegant: Le Labo’s Large White Concrete Candle (£400, for 1.2kg) is not your average home fragrance. Exclusively available at Liberty, this dramatic creation is an unapologetic celebration of New York fragrance experts Le Labo’s intense focus on craftsmanship and quality. Featuring the aristocratic, moody notes of Santal 26 and clocking in at an impressive 1.2kg, it’s certainly a statement.
The Rise to Fame
Le Labo’s irreverent yet precisely refined approach to fine perfumery has made them a firm favourite in the Liberty Beauty Hall. Their distinctive, meticulously crafted scents – such as Santal 33 and Thé Noir 29 – are among the most coveted fragrances around. Naturally, when it comes to candles, their approach is just as worthy of adoration and the Concrete Candle captures the brand’s ethos in its purest form: craft, intention and perfumery made to shock.
The Credentials
One thing is for sure, there’s nothing delicate about this candle. Housed in a sleek yet rugged concrete vessel, hand crafted in Maine, New England, each candle is completely unique – thanks to the use of recycled stone dust.
What’s more, with a high concentration of perfume oil and a burn time of over 150 hours, this candle packs serious scent punch – with the gently smoky, aristocratic Santal 26 adding yet another layer of desirability.
The Star Quality
At Liberty, we love a good unboxing, and Le Labo really delivers. Inspired by industrial shipping boxes, the mammoth candle arrives in its own miniature wooden crate – kept safe and secure by a protective foam surrounding. Advanced warning: for this most theatrical of packages, a screwdriver may be required for opening. But trust us, it’s worth it.
