Almost everyone loves the sweet concoctions from Ladurée, which accounts for the growing internationalization of the brand. Those who want to get a sense—and a whiff—of the beautifully colored macarons, without the calories, can pick up a candle from the brand’s collection, in a box based on an Arabesque print that is also available as one of the patisserie’s signature boxes, such as that shown here with the Caprice candle. Cartons are as colorful as the confections they emulate and come in a wide range of patterns from the classic scroll to limited edition pop art-like graphics depicting iconic images from cities spanning New York to Tokyo. Any host or hostess will be delighted.

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