PLEINE LUNE

Pleine Lune is BDK Parfums' scented candle dedicated to Parisian nights, part of the Les Nocturnes collection: 250 grams of scented wax that tell the story of a romantic walk along the Seine, when the full moon reflects on the water and the city slows its pace.

The Fragrance

BDK Parfums describes it as a mineral representation of moon dust: the atmosphere is that of dusk along the quays toward Île Saint-Louis, when starlight ripples over the Seine and the evening lights up with a shimmering duality, suspended between freshness and warmth.

The composition opens on juniper berry and a velvety peach accord, soon giving way to a luminous heart of orris, violet leaf and rice powder accord — the same duality between iris and violet that gives the candle its name. It closes on a soft base of suede accord, vanilla and musk, warming without weighing it down: a woody, mineral and powdery fragrance signed by nose Domitille Michalon Bertier.

How It Scents the Room

Lit, Pleine Lune diffuses a fresh, hushed, almost lunar air: it doesn't fill the room, it wraps it gently, more like soft light than a bold scent. It's the right candle for evenings when you're after calm rather than intensity — in the living room after dinner, in the bedroom before sleep, or during a warm bath — whenever you want an elegant, slightly suspended atmosphere that never overwhelms.

Our Opinion

Pleine Lune is one of those candles that stands out for balance rather than power: from the moment it's lit, it already smells like a well-cared-for home, without ever turning cloying after a few hours. It's the choice for anyone after understated elegance rather than a showy effect.

Other BDK Parfums Candles

• Taxi Minuit — Pleine Lune's companion in the Les Nocturnes collection: it shares iris in the heart, but leans into a warmer, ambery soul inspired by the nights of Saint-Germain-des-Prés.
• Matin Parisien — the same luminous, airy character as Pleine Lune, with a musky base that echoes the candle's own, but opening instead on fig and sunlit notes from a Parisian morning.

FAQ

How long does the Pleine Lune candle burn?
Pleine Lune offers around 70 hours of burn time, thanks to its 250 grams of scented wax housed in a jar with a metal lid (zinc, aluminium and copper).

How do you properly use a scented candle like Pleine Lune?
Before lighting it, keep the wick centred and trimmed to about 5 mm; on the first burn, let it burn until the entire wax surface has melted, to avoid tunnelling on later burns. To put it out, use a candle snuffer rather than blowing it, so smoke doesn't spread into the room.

Which room suits Pleine Lune best?
Its woody, mineral and powdery profile, never overpowering, makes it ideal for rooms where you want an intimate, relaxing atmosphere — bedroom, living room or bathroom — rather than large or high-traffic spaces.

Product Information

Brand

BDK Parfums

Name

Pleine Lune

Type

Scented Candle

Size

250 g

Olfactory Family

Woody Mineral

Made in

France