Fire, earth, warm spice, and smoldering woods come together in Rigaud Paris Vésuve Scented Candle, a rich and atmospheric home fragrance inspired by the majesty of Mount Vesuvius and the volcanic landscape of Naples.

Vésuve explores the warmth and mystery of the legendary Italian volcano through a sophisticated composition of cumin, cinnamon, incense, amber, cedar, vetiver, and birch. Spices and incense rise first, creating an immediate impression of glowing warmth. Amber adds a deep, enveloping richness at the heart, while cedar, vetiver, and birch form a dry, woody foundation evocative of earth, smoke, and charred timber.

The result is warm and spicy without becoming overly sweet. Incense gives Vésuve an elegant smoky quality, while vetiver and cedar provide structure and earthiness. It is a particularly inviting fragrance for evenings, cooler weather, libraries, studies, and interiors where a deeper, more atmospheric scent is desired.

Created by historic French fragrance house Rigaud Paris, Vésuve continues a remarkable candle-making legacy. Founded in Paris in 1852, Rigaud became a pioneer of modern home fragrance when the Maison introduced its perfumed candle in 1959. Today, Rigaud candles continue to be crafted in France using fine fragrances and the Maison's distinctive soft wax formulation.

Available in both 230 g Large and 60 g Small sizes, Vésuve offers the same dramatic fragrance in formats suited to everything from a powder room or bedside table to a larger living space.

Why You’ll Love It

• Inspired by the fiery majesty of Mount Vesuvius near Naples
• Combines warm spices, incense, amber, woods, and earthy vetiver
• Cinnamon and cumin create a distinctive spicy opening
• Incense adds smoky, resinous depth without overwhelming the composition
• Amber provides warmth and richness at the heart
• Cedar, vetiver, and birch create a sophisticated woody, earthy drydown
• Available in 230 g and 60 g sizes for different spaces and uses
• Made in France by historic fragrance house Rigaud Paris

Fragrance Profile

Top Notes: Cumin, Cinnamon, Incense

Heart Note: Amber

Base Notes: Cedar, Vetiver, Birch

Character: Warm, Spicy, Woody, Ambered, Incense-Laced

Vésuve opens with an intriguing combination of cumin and cinnamon. Rather than creating the sweetness of a traditional cinnamon fragrance, the spices feel dry, warm, and aromatic, immediately establishing the candle's volcanic character.

Incense rises through the opening like smoke, introducing a resinous quality before the fragrance moves into a rich amber heart.

As Vésuve develops, cedar and vetiver provide dry woods and earthy depth. Birch adds another darker woody dimension, completing a fragrance that balances glowing warmth with the cooler, mineral impression of earth and wood.

The Story Behind Vésuve

Vésuve takes its name and inspiration from Mount Vesuvius, the legendary volcano overlooking the Bay of Naples.

Rigaud translates the elemental contrast of the volcano into fragrance: heat against earth, glowing spice against dark woods, and curling incense against the warmth of amber.

Cinnamon and cumin suggest heat and spice. Incense introduces the impression of smoke rising into the air. Amber provides the glowing warmth at the center, while cedar, vetiver, and birch bring the composition back to the earth.

Rigaud describes the effect as a gentle eruption of cedar and vetiver surrounded by warm spices and precious essences.

It is a fitting composition from a Maison with an important place in the history of luxury home fragrance. Founded in Paris in 1852, Rigaud became one of the pioneers of the modern scented candle, introducing its perfumed candle in 1959.

Vésuve continues that tradition with a fragrance that is dramatic and distinctive while remaining sophisticated enough for everyday interiors.

Size & Burn Time

Large Candle – 230 g / 8.11 oz

• Approximately 90 hours of burn time
• One wick
• Ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, studies, and larger spaces
• Approximate dimensions: 7.5 cm diameter x 14 cm high

Small Candle – 60 g / 2.1 oz

• Approximately 28 hours of burn time
• One wick
• Ideal for smaller rooms, powder rooms, bedside tables, travel, or discovering the fragrance
• Approximate dimensions: 5.2 cm diameter x 6.5 cm high

Product Details

• Brand: Rigaud Paris
• Product Name: Vésuve
• Available Sizes: 230 g (8.11 oz) or 60 g (2.1 oz)
• Format: Scented Candle
• Top Notes: Cumin, Cinnamon, Incense
• Heart Note: Amber
• Base Notes: Cedar, Vetiver, Birch
• Scent Family: Spicy, Woody, Amber
• Scent Character: Warm, Spicy, Woody, Smoky, Earthy
• 230 g Burn Time: Approximately 90 hours
• 60 g Burn Time: Approximately 28 hours
• Wick: Single Wick
• Origin: Made in France
• Authenticity: Official Rigaud Paris product

Warm spice, glowing amber, curling incense, and earthy woods give Rigaud Paris Vésuve its distinctive character, capturing the elemental meeting of fire and earth in an atmospheric French scented candle.