The candle smells exactly as described: a soothing blend of a cozy café—freshly ground coffee beans, buttery croissants or pastries, and a touch of leather with hints of tobacco smoke.

I can totally picture an old café filled with antiques and echoes of the past, with warm yellow lamps casting a soft glow and a grandfather clock quietly ticking in the corner. But it’s not just any café—it feels like something from a romanticized, slightly surreal, fantasy world. This candle perfectly captures that vibe and is ideal for autumn, when you just want to curl up in a comfy armchair, dive into a dark academia novel, and watch dusk settle in with a big mug of tea cooling beside you.

After you blow it out, the candle leaves behind a soft, buttery vanilla-coffee scent, like the end of the day—an empty cup and the lingering aroma of a closed café, mixed with literary daydreams.

If you like Maison Margiela’s By the Fireplace, I definitely recommend giving this one a try. They have a similar vibe, but Breakfast Leipzig is less smoky and a little creamier.