Palais de Tokyo - Candle

Astier de Villatte collaborated with Palais de Tokyo, a building dedicated to modern and contemporary art, located near the Trocadero in Paris.  Overlooking the river Seine, like a starship navigating the mysterious turbulence of artists’ imaginations, it dominates the view.  A troubling fragrance floats between the raw cement walls of its wide, maze-like passageways, where a crowd of zealous and enlightened visitors feverishly gathers: intoxicating wisps of smoky wood, warm skin and metallic vibrations. OLFACTIVE NOTES Cedarwood, juniper, gaïac wood, oak moss and cashmeran ADDITIONAL INFO The wax formulation, plant-based with a touch of beeswax, is unique. Free from paraffin or petrochemical derivatives, and therefore free from soot, its exceptionally supple and tender texture is a guarantee of its purity. The wax, worked for a long time, is perfectly miscible with the perfume, releasing the scent both hot and cold. The wick, woven in pure cotton, ensures combustion without traces,