D'ORSAY
17:30 Sans Un Mot Scented Candle
The Maison D'Orsay 17:30 Sans Un Mot Scented Candle is a 250 g (8.8 oz) unisex candle featuring a musky, floral, and spicy fragrance with top notes of cardamom, cumin, and saffron; heart notes of Indian tuberose and orange blossom; and base notes of papyrus, sandalwood, and leather. The candle is made in France with a traditional wax blend poured into a glass and brass container stamped with a hot gold monogram. It is designed for home fragrance use; burn for no more than 3–4 hours at a time (2–3 hours on first use), trim the wick to 3–5 mm regularly, and keep away from children.
- Material
- Wax blend, glass and brass container
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- modern, artisan
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Home Fragrances > Candles
Specifications
A luxurious scented candle with musky, floral, and spicy notes, handcrafted in France in a glass and brass container.
Top notes of cardamom, cumin, saffron; heart of Indian tuberose and orange blossom; base of papyrus, sandalwood, leather. Hand-poured wax blend using traditional techniques. Monogram stamped in hot gold.
- Material
- Wax blend, glass and brass container
- Secondary
- glass, brass
- Style
- modern, artisan
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Home Fragrances > Candles
Additional Attributes
- Scented candle
- Musky, floral, spicy blend
- Handcrafted in France
- Glass and brass container
- Monogram stamped in hot gold
- 250g
- Top notes: cardamom, cumin, saffron
- Heart notes: Indian tuberose, orange blossom
- Base notes: papyrus, sandalwood, leather
Product Insights
This candle continues D'ORSAY's 1830 tradition of perfume as a love letter, its name encoding a silent 5:30 PM rendezvous. The musky-floral-spicy unisex scent allows couples to share it as a romantic gesture, with a strong room-filling throw. Revived in 2019 from an 1830 private fragrance, the candle is handcrafted by a fourth-generation candlemaker using 1904 Frigolet Abbey techniques, with a custom wax paste of mineral and vegetable waxes and a pure cotton wick. The refillable glass-and-brass vessel is designed as a permanent keepsake reinforcing the love note message, yet the candle is currently out of stock, underscoring its exclusivity.
Verified claims
- Scent throw
- A Beauty Bible review reports a strong scent throw, noting an impressive 'waft factor' that lets you enjoy the scent from the other side of the room.
- Narrative
- The name 17:30 Sans Un Mot encodes a silent 5:30 PM rendezvous, continuing D'ORSAY's 1830 tradition of perfume as a love letter.
- Unisex
- This candle's musky-floral-spicy profile is unisex, allowing couples to share the same scent as a romantic gesture.
- Refillable vessel
- The glass-and-brass vessel is engineered as a refillable, permanent object meant to be reused; once the wax is consumed, it remains as a decorative keepsake.
- Heritage origin
- 2019 revival of the 1830 private fragrance for Lady Blessington.
- Wax composition
- Custom wax paste per fragrance, mineral and vegetable waxes, pure cotton wick
- Artisanal tradition
- Fourth-generation candlemaker using 1904 Frigolet Abbey techniques in a century-old Provençal workshop
- Refillability
- Designed from the start to be refillable.
- Clean burn
- The candle is built for a clean, soot-minimal burn through a paraffin-free mineral and vegetable wax blend and a hand-placed pure cotton wick.
Product record
- Title
- 17:30 Sans Un Mot Scented Candle
- Brand
- D'ORSAY
- Price
- 200 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 9 sourcesUses
Scenting a room with a musky, floral-spicy blend
Light this candle when you want to fill a space with its musky, floral, and spicy fragrance, built on notes of cardamom, tuberose, and leather. The brand describes the scent as whisking you away to Italian cliffs, dreaming of encounters made along the way. Each wax is selected according to the fragrance it's meant to diffuse.[1,2]
Burning the 17:30 Sans Un Mot candle safely at home
When lighting this D'ORSAY scented candle at home, the manufacturer advises keeping each burn to three to four hours at a time, or two to three hours for the first use. The wick should be trimmed regularly to an ideal length of 3 to 5 mm, and a lit candle should not be moved. It should also be kept out of the reach of children.[2]
A candle made to be refilled and reused
D'ORSAY designed its 250 gram candle to be refillable from the start, so the vessel can be kept and reused rather than discarded once the candle is finished. For shoppers who want a home fragrance habit with less waste, the brand positions refillability as part of its long-term commitment to its candles.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| 17:30 Sans Un Mot Scented Candle: Choose this if you want a musky, floral, and spicy unisex candle, with notes of cardamom, tuberose, and leather, evoking (per the brand's description) Italian cliffs. It suits shoppers who value French artisanal craftsmanship: the 250 g (8.8 oz) wax is cast in France using traditional techniques, in a ribbed amber glass jar with a brass base and gold-stamped monogram, and the jar was designed to be refillable. Note the manufacturer's care guidance: burn no more than three to four hours at a time (two to three for the first use) and trim the cotton wick to 3 to 5 mm regularly.[1,2,3] | 3:50 Comme La Dernière Fois Scented Candle: Choose this if you want a musky, woody, herbal unisex scent with notes of almond wood, flax, iris butter, white oak, and musk, created by perfumer Olivia Giacobetti. The 250-gram candle is made in France with a ribbed amber glass jar, brushed brass base, and a refillable design, so it can double as a decorative object. Note that one shopper review reported little scent unless up close to the candle, perceiving only the burning wick.[1,4,5,6] | 23:15 À L'abris Des Regards Scented Candle: Choose this if you want a 250 g (8.8 oz) amber, powdery, and herbal candle blending heliotrope, lavender, sandalwood, birch, vanilla, and amber notes — a D'ORSAY scent imagined by Vincent Ricord and described by the brand as evoking an incognito meeting with a sensual, intimate atmosphere. It suits shoppers who value French craftsmanship: the wax is cast in France using traditional artisanal techniques, and the glass and brass container features a hot-gold-stamped monogram, making it as much a decorative object as a candle. The 250 gram format is refillable, per the brand.[7,8,9] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
A ribbed amber-brown glass candle vessel with visible white wax and single centered wick, sitting on a circular metallic gold base ring; the glass has an embossed brand name on its side.
- Vessel shapeTall cylindrical glass cup with straight vertical sides and a slightly rounded rim visible from above.
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x 0.24 · y 0.03 · w 0.45 · h 0.55 (high) - Surface textureVertical narrow ribs running continuously from rim to near base around the glass exterior.
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x 0.24 · y 0.03 · w 0.45 · h 0.55 (high) - Embossed side text on glass“D'ORSAY”
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x 0.34 · y 0.20 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high) - Wax fill and wickCreamy white wax surface filling the cup with a single short centered wick protruding above the wax.
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x 0.36 · y 0.05 · w 0.30 · h 0.12 (high) - Metallic base ringNarrow circular metallic ring in a warm gold finish forming the visible base between glass and box top.
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x 0.38 · y 0.49 · w 0.20 · h 0.08 (high)
Packaging
A rectangular two-tone box with a dark brown upper and lower section and a bright orange wrap band around the middle; front faces display brand and product text.
- Box formatRectangular upright box with distinct top panel and visible vertical edge where the lid meets the base.
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x 0.32 · y 0.52 · w 0.36 · h 0.44 (high) - Brand text on box top“D'ORSAY”
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x 0.36 · y 0.58 · w 0.28 · h 0.10 (high) - Orange band headline“17:30 Sans un mot.”
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x 0.32 · y 0.68 · w 0.36 · h 0.14 (high) - Small descriptive line on band“Bougie parfumée | Scented candle 250G 8.8 OZ”
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x 0.36 · y 0.76 · w 0.28 · h 0.08 (medium) - Upper small tagline“PARFUMS - PARIS”Partial
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x 0.40 · y 0.62 · w 0.20 · h 0.04 (medium)
Other
Studio-style product shot with dark background and directional lighting from the right, casting a long shadow of the box to the left; product positioned on a light textured surface.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter view slightly above eye level showing candle placed on top of the box, framed toward the left-center of the image.
- Background and surfaceDeep dark green to black seamless background with a light-colored textured table surface at the bottom of the frame.
- Lighting and shadowStrong directional warm light from the right creating bright highlights on the glass rim and a pronounced shadow of the box to the left.
- Reflection on glassBright vertical reflection band on the right side of the glass vessel from studio lighting.
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x 0.54 · y 0.10 · w 0.10 · h 0.40 (high)
Colors
amber brown· glass vessel exterior#631303creamy off-white· wax fillwarm gold· base ringdark brown· box main panelsPackaging#432414burnt orange· wrap bandPackaging#E27D2A- Vessel shapeTall cylindrical glass cup with straight vertical sides and a slightly rounded rim visible from above.
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Product
A ribbed cylindrical glass candle vessel in a deep amber-red color with an embossed brand name on its front, sitting on a round metallic gold base; faint curling smoke rises from the vessel interior.
- Vessel shapeCylindrical glass vessel with straight vertical sides and a flat open top visible, standing upright.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.28 · w 0.16 · h 0.26 (high) - Surface textureEvenly spaced vertical ribbing running the full height of the glass, producing fine vertical lines across the body.
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x 0.45 · y 0.28 · w 0.16 · h 0.26 (high) - Glass finishTranslucent glossy glass allowing light through and showing interior depth and shadowing.
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x 0.45 · y 0.28 · w 0.16 · h 0.26 (high) - Embossed text on vessel“D'ORSAY”
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x 0.49 · y 0.39 · w 0.07 · h 0.06 (high) - Base componentRound flat metallic disc under the glass, visible as a gold-colored circular base supporting the vessel.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.51 · w 0.10 · h 0.04 (high) - Interior detailsThin curling smoke rising from the vessel interior and drifting upward to the right, indicating the candle was recently extinguished.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.06 · w 0.20 · h 0.34 (high)
Other
Product photographed on a white sculpted pedestal against a dark green background with directional lighting from the left creating strong highlights and shadows; visible curling smoke and shadow on the pedestal.
- Support surfaceWhite carved plaster or painted pedestal with layered moldings and a rounded top edge, occupying the lower portion of the image.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.56 · w 0.96 · h 0.42 (high) - BackgroundDark desaturated green background that is out of focus and evenly dark across the top two thirds of the image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.64 (high) - Lighting and shadowStrong directional light from the left creating a bright highlight on the left side of the vessel and a shadow cast to the right on the pedestal surface.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.36 · w 0.50 · h 0.40 (high) - Smoke detailDelicate semi-transparent smoke curls with visible whorls and soft edges rising above the candle and extending toward the top right quadrant.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.02 · w 0.30 · h 0.30 (high) - Shot compositionCentered vertical composition with the candle placed slightly right of center on the pedestal, negative space above and to the left emphasizing height and smoke.
Colors
deep amber red· glass vessel#6B150Cwarm gold· round basesmoky gray-blue· smoke- Vessel shapeCylindrical glass vessel with straight vertical sides and a flat open top visible, standing upright.
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Product
Ribbed glass scented candles in short cylindrical tumblers with visible extinguished wicks and separate gold metal disc bases; some tumblers are red and some are green. One tumbler lies on its side emitting smoke.
- Tumbler shapeShort cylindrical glass tumblers with vertical ribbed texture covering the exterior and a flat top and bottom edge.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.52 · w 0.68 · h 0.36 (high) - Glass colorsTwo visible glass colors: a warm red/orange glass and a deep green glass, both with semi-translucent glossy finish.
3 regions
x 0.40 · y 0.52 · w 0.21 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.52 · w 0.20 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.08 · y 0.56 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high) - Gold disc basesThin round gold metal discs sit beneath each upright tumbler, visible as metallic warm-gold rings between the glass and the surface.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.74 · w 0.48 · h 0.08 (high) - Extinguished wicks and smokeAt least one candle's wick is extinguished and thin curling plumes of smoke rise above multiple tumblers; a tumbler lying on its side shows a still-waxed interior with a visible wick stub.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.48 · w 0.24 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.44 · y 0.22 · w 0.36 · h 0.44 (medium) - Embossed circular logoA circular raised logo is embossed on several tumblers; the mark consists of stacked letters forming a round emblem.
2 regions
x 0.59 · y 0.50 · w 0.12 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.84 · y 0.58 · w 0.10 · h 0.20 (medium) - Legible embossed text“DORSAY”Partial
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.58 · w 0.13 · h 0.14 (medium)
Other
Studio lifestyle shot on a light textured pedestal against a dark backdrop with directional lighting from the left creating strong highlights and cast shadows; visible drifting smoke adds atmosphere.
- Surface and pedestalA white textured plaster or painted pedestal with layered molding supports the candles; surface shows paint texture and shadowing.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.70 · w 0.96 · h 0.28 (high) - Background and lightingDark, muted background paneling with directional light from the left producing bright rim highlights on the glass and soft shadows to the right.
- Smoke patternsThin curling plumes of pale smoke are visible against the dark background and above the candles, with complex wispy shapes.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.18 · w 0.72 · h 0.48 (medium) - One candle on sideA single tumbler lies on its side at the left edge of the arrangement, showing the interior wax surface and the closed rim of the glass.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.54 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high)
Colors
warm red-orange· red ribbed glassdeep forest green· green ribbed glasswarm gold· metal bases#998E85soft off-white· interior wax- Tumbler shapeShort cylindrical glass tumblers with vertical ribbed texture covering the exterior and a flat top and bottom edge.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- D'ORSAY
17:30 Sans un mot Refillable candle