AN ETERNAL PROMISE
Built around the floral accords of the mythical bouquet that accompanied one of the most moving moments in Monegasque history, this candle perpetuates the delicate imprint of a spring morning when the Principality was filled with the scent of the bride's white flowers.
Top Notes: Aldehyde, Carnation, Basil, Blackcurrant
Heart Notes: Rose, Lily of the Valley, Ylang-Ylang, Iris
Base Notes: Vetiver, Musk, Powdery Notes, Moss
A note of history
On April 19, 1956, Monaco held its breath. In the Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate, Prince Rainier III married Grace Kelly, the American actress turned Princess, before the eyes of the entire world. A union that transcended the simply princely marriage to become one of the most romantic stories of the twentieth century — that of a prince and a star, a Mediterranean rock and Hollywood, a love story that became legend.
On April 12, 1956, it was aboard the Deo Juvante, the princely yacht, that Rainier III himself took to the sea to welcome Grace Kelly off the coast of Monaco. The SS Constitution, bringing the actress back from America, was escorted by a festive flotilla before the eyes of thousands of jubilant Monégasques. This encounter on the open Mediterranean — the Prince and his future Princess, between sky and sea — would remain one of the most romantic images of this extraordinary wedding. Her wedding gown, a masterpiece of lace and taffeta created by Helen Rose for MGM, remains to this day one of the most admired in history. Her bouquet of lily of the valley, symbol of happiness and renewal, would forever scent the memory of that exceptional spring.
In 2026, for the 70th anniversary of this legendary union, Monoïkos 1297 pays tribute to this defining moment in Monégasque history. The "1956, Le Mariage" collection celebrates, through exceptional artisan pieces — silk squares, candles, porcelain — the grace, elegance and emotion of a day that now belongs to eternity.
A collection for all those who carry Monaco in their hearts.
A candle of exception
Every component of Monoïkos 1297 candles has been subject to rigorous sourcing.
The fragrances are developed in partnership with renowned perfumers in Grasse, the world capital of perfume, with particular attention given to natural essences.
Our waxes are natural and crafted from the finest materials on the market. No mineral wax, no paraffin — and therefore, of course, no benzene.
The box is manufactured in the Principality using FSC-certified paper sourced from responsibly managed forests.