We create sustainable candle solutions

Candles Scandinavia is the largest manufacturer of candles with 100% natural wax in Scandinavia. All our candles are tailored for each customer and made from local rapeseed oil.

Read more

Candles Scandinavia was started in 2009 by Viktor and Nina Garmiani with an ambition to manufacture the best scented candles based on natural and sustainable wax there is to buy. Since the start, the company has improved and grown exponentially.

And we have had the privilege of acquiring several awards for our work. Price for Pioneer of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, and the Gazelle Price for being a fast-growing, prospering, and solid company three times.

How it all started

Candles Scandinavia was started in 2009 by Viktor and Nina Garmiani with an ambition to manufacture the best scented candles based on natural and sustainable wax there is to buy. Since the start, the company has improved and grown exponentially.

And we have had the privilege of acquiring several awards for our work. Price for Pioneer of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, and the Gazelle Price for being a fast-growing, prospering, and solid company three times.

Candles Scandinavia is the largest manufacturer of candles based on sustainable, plant-based wax in Scandinavia, with more than 100 employees and more than SEK 200 million in turnover.
 
Every year millions of plant-based candles and biodegradable reed diffusers are produced in our factory in Sweden. We are innovative and our processes are tailored to every customer, that range from big brands, retail chains, and department stores in Scandinavia and the rest of Europe.
We have chosen to work with a natural blend since we believe it’s superior in every way. It is kinder to both humans and the environment, while also being biodegradable, vegan, sustainable, and plant-based.

Where we are now

Candles Scandinavia is the largest manufacturer of candles based on sustainable, plant-based wax in Scandinavia, with more than 100 employees and more than SEK 200 million in turnover.
 
Every year millions of plant-based candles and biodegradable reed diffusers are produced in our factory in Sweden. We are innovative and our processes are tailored to every customer, that range from big brands, retail chains, and department stores in Scandinavia and the rest of Europe.
We have chosen to work with a natural blend since we believe it’s superior in every way. It is kinder to both humans and the environment, while also being biodegradable, vegan, sustainable, and plant-based.

We are proud of who we are and what we do, but we are just getting started. Our mission is to make natural, biodegradable candles the new norm. And we will not rest until we have achieved that.

Where we are headed

We are proud of who we are and what we do, but we are just getting started. Our mission is to make natural, biodegradable candles the new norm. And we will not rest until we have achieved that.

Our vision is to make the best scented candles based on natural wax in the world.

Our mission is to make biodegradable candles based on natural wax the new norm.

Our values

Sustainability. We use only the most sustainable materials in our candles.
Quality. We provide outstanding products of the highest possible quality, sparking a fire in people.
Commitment to Customers. We do everything we can always to exceed our customers’ expectations.
Innovation. We constantly want to better our expertise and improve ourselves and our products.
Respect for people. Our people are our most important asset. We value everyone’s efforts to achieve our visions and goals.

A culture consisting of creators and thinkers, built by a team with extensive experience in entrepreneurship and innovation

Management team
  • Viktor Garmiani
    Founder & CEO
  • Cenk Yavas
    Head of sales
  • Martin Fredell
    Chief financial officer
  • Christian Borell
    Chief operating officer / Vice VD
Board members
  • Viktor Garmiani
    Founder & CEO
  • Ulf Gejhammar
    Chariman of the board
  • Petter Berggren
    Board member
  • Lennart Larsson
    Board member
  • Nina Garmiani
    Founder & Deputy board member
  • Candles Scandinavia Örebro, 2021 © Lena Larsson
  • Lifestyle, Candles Scandinavia Örebro, 2021 © Lena Larsson