Diptyque vs P.F. Candle Co.:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Diptyque had more branded searches than P.F. Candle Co. among candle brands in the United States. Diptyque had about 49,500 branded searches, while P.F. Candle Co. had 12,100. Diptyque made up 8.4% of all candle brand searches we track, and P.F. Candle Co. accounted for 2.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about candle brands, Diptyque appeared in four of the five answers and P.F. Candle Co. in three. Diptyque was mentioned before P.F. Candle Co. in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Diptyque, about 4 searches for every 1 for P.F. Candle Co.
Who does AI mention more?
Diptyque, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, P.F. Candle Co. in 3
Who does AI recommend more?
Diptyque, named ahead of P.F. Candle Co. in 4 of 4 answers
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Top candle brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Diptyque was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. P.F. Candle Co. was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Diptyque was listed before P.F. Candle Co. in every answer that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Diptyque1st
Voluspa2nd
Le Labo3rd
Yankee Candle4th
Nest New York5th
Bath & Body Works6th
P.F. Candle Co.7th
Trudon8th
Capri Blue9th
Jo Malone10th- +5 more
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Diptyque4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Voluspa4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Yankee Candle3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Bath & Body Works3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
P.F. Candle Co.3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Le Labo3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Goose Creek2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Nest New York2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Trudon2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Boy Smells2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about candle brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which candle brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best candle brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best smelling candles?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“candles”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best candles”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United States on October 26, 2026.
Is Diptyque or P.F. Candle Co. more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Diptyque and P.F. Candle Co. by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 18 candle brands we track, month by month, from searches in United States.
Share of searches by month for Diptyque, P.F. Candle Co.. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Yankee Candle | Goose Creek | Diptyque | Bath & Body Works | Nest New York | Voluspa | Jo Malone | P.F. Candle Co. | Le Labo | Trudon | Paddywax | Brooklyn Candle Studio | Boy Smells | Capri Blue | Apotheke |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 52.6% | 15.7% | 7.1% | 5.8% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.94% | 0.94% | 1.2% | 0.51% |
| Nov 2025 | 52% | 15.6% | 7% | 5.7% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.77% | 0.94% | 1.4% | 0.62% |
| Dec 2025 | 48.3% | 14.4% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 5.3% | 1.9% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.87% | 0.58% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.58% |
| Jan 2026 | 50.1% | 15.1% | 8.2% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 3% | 3% | 1.6% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.73% |
| Feb 2026 | 51% | 15.3% | 8.4% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.91% | 0.91% | 0.91% | 0.75% |
| Mar 2026 | 45.4% | 16.7% | 9.1% | 5% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.99% | 1.2% | 0.99% | 0.81% |
| Apr 2026 | 46.2% | 17% | 9.3% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 3.4% | 0.83% | 0.67% |
| May 2026 | 45% | 16.6% | 9.1% | 5% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.98% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.65% |
| Jun 2026 | 46.3% | 13.9% | 13.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.83% | 0.83% | 1.9% | 0.55% |
| Jul 2026 | 43.6% | 16.1% | 16.1% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.96% | 0.96% | 1.8% | 0.63% |
| Aug 2026 | 50.3% | 15.1% | 12.4% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.73% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Sep 2026 | 51.2% | 15.4% | 8.4% | 5.6% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.92% | 0.75% | 0.75% | 0.61% |
How has the Diptyque and P.F. Candle Co. comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Diptyque was ahead of P.F. Candle Co. in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Diptyque’s share of searches among candle brands in the United States moved from 7.1% to 8.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 49.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, P.F. Candle Co.’s share of searches among candle brands in the United States moved from 1.7% to 2.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 12.1K.
How did search popularity change for United States candle brands in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, Diptyque lost share of searches among candle brands in the United States, from 12.4% to 8.4%.

In September 2026, P.F. Candle Co. rose from 9th to 8th among candle brands in the United States.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Diptyque’s and P.F. Candle Co.’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Diptyque
1 branded search term
- diptyque candle
P.F. Candle Co.
1 branded search term
- pf candle co
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