The 5 editor-approved Skandinavisk candles you need in your home

Spending your money on a few Skandinavisk candles? We can help you make the decision of which scent(s) to buy from this eco-conscious candle company. There are so many to choose from, and without actually being able to smell them yourselves, it can be tricky to know where to put your money. We've tried, tested and smelled a range of Skandinavisk candles from OY to Rosenhave and Fjord, and our verdict of each is below. As well as placement suggestions and a recommended time or season to light.

Things you should know – firstly, Skandinavisk candles are all vegan. They are also made with Swedish rapeseed wax, while they are poured into glass vessels that are made from 30 per cent recycled materials. They each come with a beechwood lid to prevent the candle from dusting, or to be used as a mat for burning the candle safely atop, while this wooden lid is FSC-certified. All packaging that comes with your Skandinavisk candle is also FSC-certified and made with natural colour dyes. Oh, and there's the addition that these candles are all unique blends. Think crabapple and dog rose, water mosses and green leaves, for example. A concoction you'd never think to blend otherwise, and certainly something to have your guests asking questions. You can buy Skandinavisk candles in two sizes – 200g with a 50-hour burn time and a £35 price tag, or 65g with a 20-hour burn time and an £18 price tag.

See below for our favourite Skandinavisk candles, ranked by scent by the Livingetc team. Head to our best candles guide for more lovely recommendations.

1. Skandinavisk OY candle 

We love Skandinavisk's OY candle for lighting in a bedroom or living room, to make this room smell fresh while the windows are open to allow fresh air to circulate. It's perfect for lighting in lived-in rooms, while the pale blue glass vessel will certainly add a subtle colour to your decor. Upon first smell of this candle, our minds immediately skip to the smell of fresh linen or clean towels. And who doesn't love the smell of both of those things?

2. Skandinavisk Rosenhave candle

Skandinavisk's Rosenhave is our second favourite scent – it's fruity and floral but never overpowering. Great for burning in a bedroom or hallway, its uplifting scent will be sure to spruce up your home. As will the gorgeous pastel pink glass the candle is poured inside.

3. Skandinavisk Lempi candle

Lempi is Skandinavisk's white candle – it's poured in a white glass vessel and it's lovely and subtle. When lit and when on display, that is. This candle is perfect for lighting in spring or summer, and placing in a hallway, bedroom or living room to flood your rooms with scent. Your guests will be more than impressed by the scent, while its smell definitely adds a calm ambience to a room.

4. Skandinavisk Ro candle

Ro is Scandinavian for tranquilly, and tranquil is exactly the mood this candle will put you in once lit. We suggest saving it for end of summer or early autumn days, due to its subtle floral notes and heavy earthy scent. Light this candle in a conservatory, orangery, home office or hallway to flood it with scent and create a calm space. We also love the colour of the glass vessel this scent is poured inside – it's light grey with white decals.

5. Skandinavisk Fjord candle

Skandinavisk's Fjord is by far our second most used Skandinavisk candle, just after OY. The reason it's not at the top of this list is that it's quite strong once lit – and before lighting. This fruity candle boasts earthy notes, and we think it deserves lighting ahead of spring and summer. Pop it in a kitchen, toilet, hallway or even a guest bedroom and enjoy this fragrance when lit – or unlit and with the lid off, as it's that strong.