I'm an absolute sucker for candles most of the time but utter the words Diptyque and limited edition and my ears actually shoot up, no joke. Now I know it'll all end in heartbreak when I become addicted to the amazing but sadly limited edition scent (I'm looking at you Roses Duet) but don't they say it's better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all?

Diptyques latest collaboration is with the cool and quirky department store Liberty London who design the most divine prints so you can forgive me for lusting after this candle purely on packaging, right? Pretty abstract cardboard aside the Insolite fragrance has been inspired by aromas reminiscent of curiosity shops which for me perfectly encapsulates the union of Liberty and Diptyque, giving Insolite that certain je ne sais quoi. 

As soon as I opened the uniquely printed box I was instantly delighted, unlike some candles this beauty immediately scents the room creating a real sense of warmth and festive cheer without a sniff of cinnamon in sight. I'm usually not one for a spicy scent being a bit of a florals girl at heart but this really is something else and is hands down the most sophisticated Christmas-feeling candle I've ever had the pleasure of smelling. Now we all know Diptyque votives aren't the most purse friendly but I feel this beautiful fragrance and even cuter packaging means Insolite is well worth it's hefty price tag. Wouldn't this make the most indulgent Christmas gift? My advise, don't open the box just in case...you'll struggle to give this one away.

Are you team Diptyque? Will Insolite make it onto your Christmas list?