19-69
100 Ml
The 19-69 Capri Bougie Parfumée is a scented candle by Swedish brand 19-69, inspired by the 1963 film Contempt set on Capri and made in Italy. This home fragrance candle contains 200 ml (6.8 oz) of wax, burns for approximately 48 hours, and features a citrus-forward aromatic composition with top notes of mandora and bitter orange, heart notes of jasmine, and base notes of white musk. Reddit user reviews indicate that while the scent is well-crafted and evocative of a Mediterranean atmosphere, some users find the candle's size relative to its price and its scent projection to be underwhelming compared to similar products.
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Home Fragrances > Candles
Size
Specifications
An eccentric, light, and comforting candle fragrance inspired by the 1963 film 'Contempt', featuring a complex blend of citrus, floral, and musky notes.
Top notes include mandora, bitter orange, sweet orange, chamomile, cardamom, pink berry, Szechuan pepper, juniper berries, mandarin; heart notes: grapefruit, galbanum, jasmine, osmanthus, ylang-ylang; base notes: iris, ambroxide, angelica seeds, white musk. Made in Italy. 6.8 oz (200 ml) with approximately 48 hours burn time.
- Material
- Candle: Vegetable waxes, fragrances, fragrance oils; Jar: Glass
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Home Fragrances > Candles
Additional Attributes
- Eccentric
- Light
- Comforting
- Inspired by the film Contempt
- Top notes: mandora, bitter orange, sweet orange, chamomile, cardamom, pink berry, Szechuan pepper, juniper berries, mandarin essential oil, mandarin leaf essential oil
- Heart notes: grapefruit, galbanum, jasmine alcohol, osmanthus alcohol, ylang-ylang essential oil
- Base notes: iris, ambroxide, angelica seeds, white musk
- Made in Italy
- 6.8 oz (200 ml)
- Approximately 48 hours burn time
Product Insights
19-69's Capri candle, handmade in Italy with a traditional 1961 wax formula, is an era-driven artifact inspired by the 1963 film Contempt, translating its red, blue, and white color scheme into a lighter Mediterranean citrus scent that contrasts with the brand's heavier tobacco offerings. It achieves a full melt pool in 20 minutes, burns cleanly with vegetable wax leaving only fine white residue, and delivers a moderate, steady hot throw that quickly fills a room with dynamic evolution, though its cold throw is subtle. At CAD 75 and currently out of stock, buyers report a weaker scent throw compared to Diptyque or DS&D, making its core promise of cinematic craft a tradeoff against value and intensity.
Verified claims
- Cinematic narrative
- Scent notes correspond to the film Contempt's red, blue, white color scheme.
- Brand story
- Independent brand launched at Colette Paris and handmade in Italy.
- Burn quality
- Full melt pool in 20 minutes, clean burn, even fragrance, low temperature operation.
- Brand origin
- Launched at Colette with €500, 19-69's name signifies 1969 counterculture.
- Craftsmanship
- Handmade in Italy with a traditional 1961 wax formula, each scent is era-specific.
- Hot throw
- Scent throw is moderate and steady, with quick room-filling and a dynamic evolution.
- Cold throw
- Cold throw is subtle, yielding a faint citrus-spice scent.
- Clean burn
- Vegetable wax formula burns without black soot, only fine white residue.
- Brand identity
- Capri is inspired by the 1963 film Contempt, continuing 19-69's era-driven narrative.
- Scent profile
- Capri is a lighter Mediterranean citrus within 19-69's portfolio, contrasting with heavier, tobacco-based scents.
- Value
- Buyers report weaker scent throw from the CAD 75 candle than Diptyque/DS&D.
Product record
- Title
- 100 Ml
- Brand
- 19-69
- Price
- 75 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A single bright yellow/orange translucent glass candle vessel with poured wax and a single centered wick, front-facing view showing printed black text on the glass.
- Vessel shapeCylindrical straight-sided glass vessel with a slightly thickened base rim and an open top; vessel sits flat on the surface and is shown from near-frontal angle.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.48 · w 0.44 · h 0.36 (high) - Material and finishTranslucent glossy glass with smooth surface; interior shows poured wax and a visible liquid-like meniscus at the top edge.
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x 0.30 · y 0.48 · w 0.40 · h 0.24 (high) - WickSingle short cotton wick centered in the wax pool, visible above the wax surface.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.50 · w 0.04 · h 0.06 (high) - Printed front text - top line“19-69”
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x 0.35 · y 0.56 · w 0.30 · h 0.08 (high) - Printed front text - product name“CAPRI”
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x 0.36 · y 0.66 · w 0.28 · h 0.07 (high) - Printed front text - sublabel“BOUGIE PARFUMÉE”
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x 0.36 · y 0.73 · w 0.28 · h 0.05 (high) - Base detailThicker molded base rim with a horizontal indentation band visible through the glass near the bottom front.
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x 0.33 · y 0.76 · w 0.34 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Product photographed on a glossy pale countertop with vertical cream-colored drapery background; soft studio lighting creates a shadow and a subtle reflection of the vessel on the surface.
- BackgroundVertical cream-beige curtains filling the upper background, out of focus.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.60 (medium) - Supporting surfacePale glossy flat tabletop with a visible specular reflection of the candle centered below the vessel.
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x 0.00 · y 0.60 · w 1.00 · h 0.40 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional lighting from upper left creating a faint warm shadow to the right of the vessel and a bright highlight on the glass rim.
- Image framingCentered composition showing the entire candle; top of vessel shown with slight downward viewpoint and generous negative space above.
Colors
amber yellow· glass vessel exterior#FCB401pale cream· wax poolblack· printed text- Vessel shapeCylindrical straight-sided glass vessel with a slightly thickened base rim and an open top; vessel sits flat on the surface and is shown from near-frontal angle.
- 02
Product
A staged group of translucent colored glass jar candles with printed black text showing the brand '19-69' and individual scent names; several jars are upright, one is tilted on its side, and one is suspended/tilted visually above a box.
- Pink glass candleSmall translucent pink glass candle sitting on top of a cream box, printed in black with '19-69' above a scent name.
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.05 · w 0.13 · h 0.12 (high) - Pink candle text“19-69”
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x 0.42 · y 0.07 · w 0.06 · h 0.04 (high) - Pink candle scent text“RAINBOW BAR”
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x 0.41 · y 0.10 · w 0.09 · h 0.05 (high) - Red glass candle (tilted)Translucent red/orange glass candle shown tilted forward, wick visible, printed with '19-69' and a scent name on the front face.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.40 · w 0.25 · h 0.28 (high) - Red candle text“19-69”
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x 0.17 · y 0.47 · w 0.09 · h 0.06 (high) - Red candle scent text“CHINESE TOBACCO”
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.54 · w 0.14 · h 0.08 (high) - Purple glass candleTranslucent deep purple glass candle upright on the surface, printed in gold or light text with '19-69' and a scent name.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.56 · w 0.14 · h 0.22 (high) - Purple candle text“19-69”
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x 0.38 · y 0.60 · w 0.07 · h 0.05 (high) - Purple candle scent text“PURPLE HAZE”
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x 0.37 · y 0.66 · w 0.09 · h 0.06 (high) - Orange glass candle (upright right)Translucent warm orange glass candle upright on a cream box, printed with '19-69' and a two-word scent name.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.24 · w 0.14 · h 0.22 (high) - Orange candle text“19-69”
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x 0.69 · y 0.29 · w 0.06 · h 0.04 (high) - Orange candle scent text“FEMALE CHRIST”
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x 0.69 · y 0.34 · w 0.08 · h 0.08 (high) - Yellow glass candle (on side)Translucent bright yellow glass candle lying on its side in the foreground, wick visible, printed vertically with '19-69' and a scent name 'CAPRI'.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.78 · w 0.33 · h 0.18 (high) - Yellow candle text“19-69”
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x 0.61 · y 0.79 · w 0.06 · h 0.07 (high) - Yellow candle scent text“CAPRI”
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x 0.53 · y 0.80 · w 0.07 · h 0.08 (high) - Red glass candle (rear right)Translucent red-orange glass candle upright at front-right with printed '19-69' and scent name 'KASBAH'.
1 region
x 0.78 · y 0.70 · w 0.13 · h 0.20 (high) - Red right candle text“19-69”
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x 0.82 · y 0.72 · w 0.05 · h 0.04 (high) - Red right candle scent text“KASBAH”
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x 0.80 · y 0.77 · w 0.07 · h 0.06 (high) - BoxesSeveral cream/off-white rectangular product boxes used as risers; many boxes display '19-69' and some scent names on faces.
3 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.72 · w 0.26 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.46 · y 0.30 · w 0.18 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.54 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high) - Box text large“19-69”
1 region
x 0.49 · y 0.39 · w 0.10 · h 0.08 (high) - Box scent text“KASBAH”
1 region
x 0.51 · y 0.49 · w 0.06 · h 0.04 (high) - Small fine print on boxesMultiple small fine-print blocks visible on box faces; text is generally too small to read at full resolution in the image.
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.80 · w 0.20 · h 0.09 (medium)
Packaging
Cream/off-white rectangular product boxes are used as risers and display the brand '19-69' and some scent names on visible faces; small fine print blocks are present but mostly illegible.
- Box primary branding“Large black '19-69' printed on multiple cream box faces.”
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.72 · w 0.12 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.49 · y 0.34 · w 0.10 · h 0.08 (high) - Box scent label“CHINESE TOBACCO”
1 region
x 0.67 · y 0.58 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high) - Box scent label 2“PURPLE HAZE”
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.78 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high) - Fine print illegibleMultiple dense lines of fine print appear on some box faces but are illegible at this resolution.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.80 · w 0.18 · h 0.08 (medium)
Other
Studio lifestyle shot with a soft curtain background, glossy reflective surface, soft directional lighting and subtle shadows; no people visible.
- BackgroundVertically pleated light beige curtain occupying the full image background.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.60 (high) - Supporting surfaceGlossy pale surface that reflects the candles and boxes faintly.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.60 · w 1.00 · h 0.40 (high) - LightingSoft, diffused directional lighting from the left-front creating soft shadows to the right and gentle highlights on the glass jars.
- Shot compositionVertical-framed lifestyle arrangement with objects centered and staggered in depth to create layered composition.
Colors
pale pink· pink glass jar#E1D6CDred-orange· tilted red-orange glass jar#E44422deep purple· deep purple glass jar#3C2D62peach orange· upright orange glass jar#FECA95bright yellow· yellow glass jar (on side)#FEC401warm red-orange· red-orange glass jar (front right)#F35402cream· box facesPackaging#F5EEE2- Pink glass candleSmall translucent pink glass candle sitting on top of a cream box, printed in black with '19-69' above a scent name.
Documents & Data
Reddit Insights
6 threads · r/NichePerfumes, r/Perfumes, r/fragrance, r/luxurycandlesReddit users find 19-69 fragrances artistically intriguing but frequently criticize their performance and value, with some scents like Female Christ and Chinese Tobacco earning dedicated fans.
Positive sentiment toward unique scent profiles and artistic approach, but negative sentiment regarding longevity, performance, and price-to-value ratio.
Themes
Use Cases
- Personal fragrance for daily wear
- Travel fragrance (compact size)
- Home fragrance (candles)
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs Byredo
Perceived as influenced by Byredo's aesthetic, though 19-69 does not disclose perfumers, which some users find off-putting.
vs Tom Ford (Neroli Portofino, Tobacco Vanille)
Capri compared unfavorably to Tom Ford's Neroli Portofino; Chinese Tobacco compared to Tobacco Vanille, but no direct similarity asserted.
vs Diptyque and DS&D (candles)
Candle sizes comparable to Diptyque and DS&D, but some users prefer larger candles for the price.
Source Threads
User shares favorite 19-69 fragrances
Female Christ is my favorite from 19-69. I also like L´air Barbès and Purple Haze.
u/Puzzleheaded_Youth36r/NichePerfumesView thread →
Positive review of L'air Barbes
Really enjoyed reading your experiences with this brand! It's great that you were able to find several favorites. I've tried L'air Barbes, and it worked really well for me. Interestingly, in going back to my notes on it, I wrote that it was a warm, dewy, foliage, foresty scent, and I absolutely loved it! I've worn it out often.
u/NiightSkyer/PerfumesView thread →
General impression of 19-69 fragrances after testing
I tried them here in Portland and bottles were very snazzy. They had some interesting scents especially the tobacco based one. Overall the performance wasn’t that great on rainbow 🌈 bar. Definitely worth sampling but nothing to write home about!
u/wierdstuff943r/fragranceView thread →
Detailed description of Pink Jesus fragrance
I have a sample of it (I'm European so I can't really help with where to get it, I bought it from a German site called Woodberg, maybe check if the shipping is cheaper there?) I haven't tested it on skin yet because as far as I remembered it was absolutely nasty 😭 I resprayed it on a strip for the sake of this comment and it's not as bad as I remembered, but the bubblegum note is veeery strong, and it's fighting for dominance with what I smell to be a hay note (even though it's not listed), it's just not my favorite combination tbh.
u/kako-nenavadnor/fragranceView thread →
Comparison of Capri to Tom Ford Neroli Portofino
Capri is like if Tom Ford messed up Neroli Portofino. It's a bit too astringent.
u/jicamajamr/fragranceView thread →