Who: Delirium & Co.
What: Blue Period Candles.
Why Bother: Blue Period Candles is supposedly the first line inspired by and created expressly for men. According to Anthony Carro, the owner of Candle Delirium in Los Angeles as well as the creator of the line, the scents are more bold than “girly,” and took over 18 months to perfect. “I didn’t want my candles to smell like anything that already exists,” he said. The fragrances — Blue Absinthe, Samurai Woods and Royal Amber, to name a few — are so rich and layered, they could stand on their own as colognes. Carro’s favorite is Suede & Smoke, which evokes a dark den with a smoky, charred fireplace and a plush, well-loved leather armchair. The soy-based wax, encased in handmade dark blue glass with a mirrored interior, provides a long-lasting, soot-free burn.
Where: Bergdorf Goodman. For more stores and e-commerce, go to candledelirium.com.
How Much: $38.