
D'ORSAY
21:30 Sous Les Draps Scented Candle
The Maison D'Orsay 21:30 Sous Les Draps is a 250 g (8.8 oz) scented candle with a floral, spicy, and fleshy fragrance. It opens with pink berries and cumin, reveals rose and jasmine, and settles into patchouli, amber, and moss. Crafted in France, it combines a traditional wax blend with a glass and brass container featuring a hot-gold monogram.
- Material
- Wax blend, glass and brass container
- Gender
- unisex
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Home Fragrances > Candles
Size
Specifications
A scented candle with a fleshy, floral, and spicy blend, hand-poured in France using traditional techniques, housed in a glass and brass container.
Fragrance notes: top of pink berries and cumin, heart of rose and jasmine, base of patchouli, amber, and moss. Wax blend cast in France using rare traditional and artisanal techniques. Glass and brass container made in France, monogram stamped in hot gold.
- Material
- Wax blend, glass and brass container
- Secondary
- glass, brass
- Occasion
- date-night, gift
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Home Fragrances > Candles
Additional Attributes
- scented candle
- fleshy, floral, and spicy blend
- handcrafted using traditional artisanal techniques
- glass and brass container
- monogram stamped in hot gold
- made in France
- 250 g (8.8 oz)
Product Insights
D'ORSAY's 21:30 Sous Les Draps scented candle revives a 1830 love-token heritage, reinterpreted from a 19th-century formula discovered in 2015. The scent unfolds in three stages—spicy cumin, floral heart, earthy moss-patchouli—with a perfumer-intended cumin overdose for a carnal, intimate effect rather than savory. The refillable vessel offers 75 hours of burn per refill, outperforming the 50-60 hour industry standard, and accepts any of 11 fragrances; refills reduce the per-hour cost from €1.20 to €0.67, a 44% decrease. The vessel, hand-blown in the Bresle Valley and completed by over eight artisans using four-generation techniques, sits on a solid brass base machined from a single piece and bears a hot-gold monogram from the 1830 archives. D'ORSAY sources ingredients ecologically from local growers, uses natural vegetable wax, and publishes ingredient lists. The design enables indefinite reuse, eliminating waste, while the brand historically sold 5 million fragrance units annually at its peak.
Verified claims
- Heritage
- D'ORSAY began as a secret 1830 love token and was revived by a historian in 2015.
- Scent evolution
- Scent unfolds in three stages: spicy cumin, floral heart, earthy moss-patchouli.
- Perfumer intent
- Cumin overdose for carnal, not savory, intimate effect.
- Refillable design
- Refillable vessel offers 75-hour burn and 11 fragrance options.
- Brass base
- Solid brass base machined from a single piece, polished for stability
- Artisan team
- Created by over eight craftsmen using four-generation techniques
- Per-hour cost
- Refill reduces per-hour burn cost to €0.67, 44% less than the initial candle's €1.20.
- Refill benefits
- Refills let you swap among 11 scents, reuse the durable glass-brass vessel, and purchase when the full candle is out of stock.
- Fragrance rotation
- Vessel accepts any of the brand's 11 candle fragrances as a refill.
- Cost efficiency
- Refills provide 75 hours of burn time at roughly half the per-hour cost.
- Sustainability
- Vessel is designed for indefinite reuse, eliminating waste with each refill.
- Craftsmanship
- Hand-blown glass vessel from the Bresle Valley, finished by more than eight artisans.
- Refill system
- Refills reduce per-hour cost from €1.20 to €0.67.
- Artistic collaboration
- Hand-blown glass vessel continues the house's century-long tradition of collaborating with artists and crystal houses.
- Monogram
- The hot-gold monogram on the glass is an exact replica from D'ORSAY's 1830 archives.
- Founder story
- Count Alfred d'Orsay, a celebrated fashion icon and artist, founded D'ORSAY in 1830 with a unisex love-token perfume.
- Historical authenticity
- The candle's scent reinterprets a 19th-century formula from handwritten notebooks discovered in 2015, guided by a heritage in motion approach.
- Commercial success
- D'ORSAY sold 5 million fragrance units annually from its Paris and New York boutiques at its commercial peak.
- Burn time
- 75-hour burn per refill, outperforming the 50-60 hour industry standard.
- Sourcing and Transparency
- D'ORSAY publishes ingredient lists and sources ecologically from local growers.
- Wax and Burn
- Natural vegetable wax provides 75 hours of burn time per refill.
Product record
- Title
- 21:30 Sous Les Draps Scented Candle
- Brand
- D'ORSAY
- Price
- 200 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
A tall ribbed amber-brown glass candle vessel with a centered wick, a gold circular logo on the front, and a visible thin metallic gold base rim.
- Vessel shapeCylindrical glass jar with straight vertical sides and a flat open top showing the candle wax and centered wick.
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x 0.22 · y 0.04 · w 0.56 · h 0.46 (high) - Surface textureVertical fine ridged texture running top-to-bottom across the glass exterior.
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x 0.24 · y 0.06 · w 0.52 · h 0.40 (high) - Logo on jarCircular outline logo composed of overlapping letters visible on the front of the glass in a dark metallic or black print.
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x 0.29 · y 0.20 · w 0.22 · h 0.20 (high) - Wick and waxCream-colored wax visible at the top with a single centered white wick.
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x 0.43 · y 0.05 · w 0.14 · h 0.10 (high) - Metal base rimThin metallic gold disk or rim visible under the glass jar where it meets the box surface.
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x 0.39 · y 0.42 · w 0.22 · h 0.06 (high)
Packaging
Rectangular two-tone cardboard box with a dark brown upper and lower section and a bright orange horizontal band across the middle bearing product text and weight information.
- Box shapeTall rectangular cardboard box standing upright with a visible top flap and crisp edges.
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x 0.28 · y 0.48 · w 0.44 · h 0.45 (high) - Brand panel text“D'ORSAY”
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x 0.36 · y 0.53 · w 0.28 · h 0.09 (high) - Small subtitle text under brand“PARFUMS - PARIS”Partial
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x 0.43 · y 0.60 · w 0.20 · h 0.03 (medium) - Orange band product line“21:30 Sous les draps”
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x 0.34 · y 0.70 · w 0.32 · h 0.08 (high) - Bottom band text“Bougie parfumee. SCENTED CANDLE. 250G 8.8 OZ”Partial
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x 0.34 · y 0.82 · w 0.33 · h 0.06 (medium)
Other
Studio shot with a dark background, directional warm lighting from the left creating a strong shadow to the right, and a textured light-colored surface under the product.
- BackgroundUniform very dark background that fades to near black behind the product.
- Supporting surfaceLight-colored textured horizontal surface with visible shadow cast by the box and jar.
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x 0.00 · y 0.88 · w 1.00 · h 0.12 (high) - Lighting and shadowStrong directional warm light from upper left producing highlights on the glass and a dark shadow to the right of the box.
- Image cropTop of the jar is fully visible but the very left and right edges of the scene crop close to the product; no hands or props other than the box are present.
Colors
amber brown· glass jar#630202metallic gold· metallic base rimdark chocolate brown· box upper and lower panelsPackaging#442A1Cbright orange· center bandPackaging#E38B25black· printed textPackaging#432415- Vessel shapeCylindrical glass jar with straight vertical sides and a flat open top showing the candle wax and centered wick.
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Product
Cylindrical ribbed glass candle container with a metallic disk base and a circular stylized wordmark on the front; thin curling smoke rises from its center top.
- ShapeTall cylindrical glass vessel with straight vertical walls and a slightly scalloped top rim.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.28 · w 0.18 · h 0.39 (high) - Surface textureFine vertical ribbing running the full height of the glass, creating a linear texture visible across the front face.
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x 0.48 · y 0.28 · w 0.18 · h 0.39 (high) - FinishGlossy, reflective glass surface that shows highlights and a vertical specular reflection on the right side.
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x 0.54 · y 0.31 · w 0.08 · h 0.32 (high) - Logo/text on productCircular stylized wordmark printed on the front glass.
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x 0.51 · y 0.41 · w 0.10 · h 0.18 (high) - Visible printed characters“DORSAY”Partial
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x 0.51 · y 0.41 · w 0.10 · h 0.18 (medium) - Base componentThin round metallic disk under the glass acting as a pedestal or lid, flush with the glass circumference.
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x 0.54 · y 0.59 · w 0.12 · h 0.04 (high) - Top detailCentral wick area not clearly visible but thin curling smoke emerges from the center of the vessel.Partial
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x 0.52 · y 0.18 · w 0.05 · h 0.20 (medium)
Other
Product photographed on a white decorative pedestal against a dark greenish-black background with directional lighting from right; visible curling smoke rises above the candle.
- Support surfaceWhite sculpted pedestal with layered horizontal molding and visible painted texture on its top and front edge.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.64 · w 0.86 · h 0.32 (high) - BackgroundDark, nearly black wall with a subtle horizontal molding line across the mid-left area of the frame.
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x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (high) - Lighting and shadowStrong directional light from the right casts a shadow of the candle to the left and produces bright highlights on the glass and pedestal top.
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x 0.48 · y 0.55 · w 0.40 · h 0.35 (high) - SmokeThin, translucent curling smoke plumes rising above the candle into the upper center of the image.
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x 0.48 · y 0.02 · w 0.22 · h 0.36 (high)
Colors
deep burgundy· glass vessel#5B0202warm gold· metallic disk base#BB9353- ShapeTall cylindrical glass vessel with straight vertical walls and a slightly scalloped top rim.
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Product
Six ribbed glass candle vessels visible on a white painted mantel; most are upright and one is lying on its side showing a white wax interior. Vessels sit on round metallic gold bases; thin vertical fluting texture covers the glass and several vessels show a round gold medallion or small embossed lettering on the glass. Wisps of smoke rise from the scene.
- Vessel geometryCylindrical glass vessels with straight vertical sides and fine vertical ribbing (fluted texture) running full height of each glass.
5 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.52 · w 0.20 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.29 · y 0.55 · w 0.13 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.42 · y 0.56 · w 0.13 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.55 · y 0.44 · w 0.13 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.56 · w 0.13 · h 0.18 (high) - Orientation detailOne vessel is lying on its side at left showing the white wax pool and unlit wick; remaining vessels are upright.
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x 0.04 · y 0.56 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high) - BasesEach visible glass vessel rests on a separate thin, round metallic gold base disc that sits on the mantel.
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x 0.08 · y 0.70 · w 0.80 · h 0.12 (medium) - Medallion and embossingSeveral vessels display a round gold medallion or small raised lettering embossed on the glass face; medallions are centered on the front faces of some glasses.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.55 · w 0.10 · h 0.16 (medium); x 0.69 · y 0.56 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (medium) - SmokeTranslucent gray-white smoke plumes and curls rise behind and between the vessels, partially obscuring the dark background.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.60 (high) - Glass finishGlass has a glossy finish with specular highlights along the ribbed ridges, producing vertical highlight lines where light strikes the fluting.
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x 0.24 · y 0.48 · w 0.56 · h 0.42 (high)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a painted mantel with dramatic side lighting and a dark neutral background; visible smoke and cast shadows create depth.
- Shot compositionCropped vertical composition showing the mantel top and upper column; product arranged across the mantel edge with negative space above filled by smoke and dark background.
- Background and surfaceDark, matte background behind the candles and a textured white painted mantel with layered molding at the front edge supporting the vessels.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.66 · w 1.00 · h 0.34 (high) - Lighting and shadowStrong directional light from the left produces bright highlights on the left sides of glass vessels and cast shadows to the right and downward on the mantel surface.
- Image qualitySharp focus on foreground vessels, slight atmospheric softness where smoke overlays the background; no visible packaging or labels separate from the glass details.
Colors
amber red· amber/red glassolive green· green glasssatin gold· metallic base discswhite wax· wax interior#F5EEE9- Vessel geometryCylindrical glass vessels with straight vertical sides and fine vertical ribbing (fluted texture) running full height of each glass.