Finding the right OLIV scent for your home.
Choosing a candle online can feel difficult - especially when you can’t smell it first.
At OLIV, each scent is designed around a feeling, a moment, and a space in your home. So instead of thinking in terms of notes, we like to think in terms of how you want your home to feel.
Whether you’re looking for something fresh and uplifting, warm and cosy, or calm and grounding, here’s a guide to help you find the right OLIV scent for you.
🌿 For Warm, Cosy Evenings
Egyptian Amber
If you’re drawn to warm, comforting spaces, Egyptian Amber is our best-selling scent for a reason.
It’s rich and slightly spiced, with soft amber and orange layered over deeper notes of sandalwood and patchouli. It fills a room gently, creating a cosy, settled atmosphere without being overpowering.
Best for:
Living rooms, evenings, autumn and winter
How it feels:
Warm, comforting, softly lit
🌿 For Deep, Grounded Spaces
Cuban Tobacco & Oak
This is a deeper, more refined scent- warm, woody and slightly smoky.
Smooth tobacco and dry oak create a calm, grounded feel, making it perfect for slower evenings and more relaxed spaces.
Best for:
Living rooms, reading corners, evening use
How it feels:
Grounded, calm, quietly indulgent
🌿 For Fresh, Uplifting Homes
Lime, Basil & Mandarin
If you prefer clean, bright scents, this is a perfect choice.
Zesty lime and mandarin bring freshness, while basil adds a soft herbal depth that makes it feel a little more elevated.
Best for:
Kitchens, open living spaces, daytime
How it feels:
Fresh, energising, effortlessly put together
🌿 For Clean, Reset Moments
Wild Mint & Camellia
This is one of our freshest scents- crisp, clean and lightly floral.
Wild mint creates a cooling, airy feel, balanced by soft camellia, making it ideal for when you want your home to feel refreshed.
Best for:
Bathrooms, kitchens, post-clean reset
How it feels:
Clean, calm, refreshed
🌿 For Calm, Balanced Spaces
Black Pepper & Oakmoss
A fresh yet grounding scent, combining soft spice with earthy green notes.
It’s subtle and easy to live with, perfect if you want something that feels calm and considered without being too floral or too heavy.
Best for:
Bedrooms, living spaces, everyday use
How it feels:
Balanced, natural, quietly refined
🌿 For Soft, Floral Calm
Rose & Geranium
A delicate floral that feels fresh rather than overpowering.
Soft rose brings warmth, while geranium adds a light, green freshness, making it perfect for calm spaces.
Best for:
Bedrooms, bathrooms, relaxed spaces
How it feels:
Soft, fresh, gently calming
🌿 For Slow Mornings & Fresh Starts
Lemon, Lavender & Bergamot
This is your go-to for a calm, uplifting start to the day.
Bright citrus notes bring freshness, while lavender softens the scent, creating something that feels light, airy and easy to live with.
Best for:
Bedrooms, kitchens, morning routines
How it feels:
Fresh, calm, full of light
🌿 How to Choose Your Scent
If you’re unsure, start by asking yourself:
When will I burn this candle?
How do I want my home to feel?
• For evenings → go warm (Egyptian Amber, Cuban Tobacco & Oak)
• For mornings → go fresh (Lemon, Lavender & Bergamot)
• For everyday → go balanced (Black Pepper & Oakmoss)
• For clean spaces → go fresh & airy (Wild Mint & Camellia)
🌿 Final Thought
Scent is one of the simplest ways to shape how your home feels.
Whether it’s a slow morning, a calm evening, or a fresh start after a busy day, there’s an OLIV scent designed for that moment.