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The VANA Scent Library

Every scent
has a story.

A garden after winter. Steam rising in a sauna. A city discovered through scent. Explore the inspiration and notes behind each fragrance, then choose how to make it part of your day.

VANA candle beside Scandinavian water

Scandinavian moments

Follow a feeling.
Stay for the story.

Our home fragrances share a scent’s notes across candles, aroma oils and reed diffusers. Perfume and care products draw on the same inspiration with their own scent compositions. You’ll find those differences within each story.

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A Story to Spread

Small customs, lasting impressions.

A Story to Spread · 01

Garden Harmony

A garden waking up.

A Nordic garden returning to life after winter. Rose, fresh grass and honey recall the first flowers opening, while soft vanilla brings a gentle warmth. A small moment of the garden, carried indoors.

Rose

Soft petals and a delicate floral character.

Honey

A gentle, rounded sweetness.

Grass

Fresh green notes, like a garden waking up.

Vanilla

A soft warmth that brings everything together.

Home fragrance · key notes

Rose, honey, grass, vanilla

Rose framed by fresh grass, soft sweetness and a powdery finish.

Mikey Harmony candles and reed diffusers carry the Garden Harmony scent in the Lisa Larson collection.

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The same inspiration. A different expression.

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A Story to Spread · 02

Birch Bliss

Warm steam. Fresh greens.

Inspired by the Nordic sauna ritual: water meeting warm stones, birch branches and a breath of forest air. Bright citrus and cool spearmint meet the grounded character of cedarwood.

Bergamot

Bright citrus peel with a gentle floral edge. A light, lively opening.

Citrus

Fresh and zesty, like peel released into the air. A clean burst of brightness.

Cedarwood

Dry, warm wood with a quiet depth. A steady base beneath the freshness.

Spearmint

Cool green leaves with a soft sweetness. A fresh, airy finish.

A Story to Spread · 03

Winter Swim

The stillness before a plunge.

Cold water, a northern breeze and a quiet shore. Inspired by winter bathing, this scent brings airy flowers and bright bergamot together with the earthy softness of moss.

Bergamot

Bright citrus with a gently bitter edge, opening the scent with clarity.

Violet

A delicate floral softness with a cool, powdery touch.

Lily of the valley

Airy white-flower notes, fresh and green like a spring morning.

Moss

A quiet earthy depth, recalling cool shade and the forest floor.

Home fragrance · key notes

Bergamot, violet, lily of the valley, moss

Cool, airy flowers and citrus with a marine character.

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The same inspiration. A different expression.

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Bergamot photograph: K reger / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0 · cropped for display.

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A Story to Spread · 04

Soothing Sun

A day with nowhere to hurry.

A picnic blanket, homemade lemonade and time outdoors. The long, light-filled days of the North become a bright blend of lemon, lavender, rosemary and lemongrass.

Lemon

A bright citrus sparkle, crisp and clean as freshly cut peel.

Lavender

Soft floral notes with a dry, gently herbal edge.

Rosemary

Green and aromatic, bringing a clear, resinous freshness.

Lemongrass

Lively lemon-like notes with a fresh, grassy finish.

A Story to Spread · 05

Midsummer Dream

Let the long evening linger.

Flowers gathered for midsummer and an evening that seems to last forever. Creamy coconut, cherry and soft flowers settle into amber, carrying the warmth of the season into your home.

Coconut — Midsummer Dream
Coconut

Coconut

Soft and creamy, with a gentle sweetness that rounds out the flowers.

Cherry

Cherry

A juicy fruit note, adding a bright touch of sweetness.

Lily of the valley

Lily of the valley

Airy white-flower notes, fresh and green like a spring morning.

Amber

Amber

A warm, softly resinous accord that lingers beneath the flowers.

Home fragrance · key notes

Coconut, cherry, lily of the valley, amber

Sweet fruit and flowers with a soft coconut note.

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A Story to Spread · 06

Linen Wind

A little air through the linen.

The quiet movement of linen in a breeze. Eucalyptus and rosemary bring fresh green clarity; lavender and jasmine soften the edges. A clean, airy character for an ordinary day at home.

Lavender — Linen Wind
Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus

Cool, leafy freshness that gives the fragrance an airy opening.

Rosemary

Rosemary

Green and aromatic, bringing a clear, resinous freshness.

Lavender

Lavender

Soft floral notes with a dry, gently herbal edge.

Jasmine

Jasmine

Delicate white flowers, lending a soft, rounded floral warmth.

Home fragrance · key notes

Eucalyptus, rosemary, lavender, jasmine

Fresh herbs and soft lavender, with a clean-linen character.

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City Stories

A place to return to.

City Stories · 07

Oslo

A pause in the fjord city.

Inspired by Oslo’s meeting of city life and nature, and the warmth of a quiet tea break. Citrus and apple bring brightness, jasmine adds softness, and a warm finish invites you to linger.

Oslo streets overlooking the water
Citrus

Citrus

Fresh, zesty peel brings a bright, lively opening.

Grapefruit

Grapefruit

Bright and juicy, with a gently bittersweet citrus edge.

Apple

Apple

Crisp fruit notes add a soft, rounded sweetness.

Jasmine

Jasmine

Delicate white flowers, lending a soft, rounded floral warmth.

Home fragrance · key notes

Citrus, grapefruit, apple, jasmine

Bright fruit with soft flowers and a warm finish.

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City Stories · 08

Stockholm

City rhythm. Green pauses.

Stockholm’s balance of lively streets and green spaces becomes a lively citrus fragrance. Juicy grapefruit meets eucalyptus and sweet ginger, with lemongrass carrying a fresh green thread.

Stockholm city inspiration
Grapefruit

Grapefruit

Bright and juicy, with a gently bittersweet citrus edge.

Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus

Cool, leafy freshness that gives the fragrance an airy opening.

Sweet ginger

Sweet ginger

A gently spicy warmth with a soft sweetness.

Lemongrass

Lemongrass

Bright, lemon-like freshness with a clean, grassy finish.

Home fragrance · key notes

Grapefruit, eucalyptus, sweet ginger, lemongrass

Juicy citrus and fresh greenery with a touch of warm ginger.

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City Stories · 09

Reykjavík

Warmth after the cold.

A city of cosy corners beside a wild volcanic landscape. Fresh bergamot opens into teakwood and cinnamon, then vanilla softens the warmth: a quiet contrast of crisp air and shelter.

Reykjavík city inspiration
Bergamot

Bergamot

Bright citrus peel with a gentle floral edge.

Teakwood

Teakwood

Warm, dry wood notes bring a quiet depth.

Cinnamon

Cinnamon

A warm spice with a gently sweet, woody character.

Vanilla

Vanilla

A soft warmth that brings everything together.

Home fragrance · key notes

Bergamot, teakwood, cinnamon, vanilla

Fresh citrus opens into warm woods and spice.

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Bergamot: K reger / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0 · cropped for display.

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City Stories · 10

København

An evening with a little jazz.

Inspired by København’s jazz-club atmosphere. A flash of grapefruit gives way to leather and tobacco, with deep oud underneath. Warm, textured and made for a slower evening.

København city inspiration
Grapefruit

Grapefruit

Bright and juicy, with a gently bittersweet citrus edge.

Leather

Leather

A soft, warm accord with a rich, lived-in character.

Tobacco

Tobacco

A warm, dry leaf note with a mellow sweetness.

Oud

Oud

Deep, resinous wood notes lend a lingering warmth.

Home fragrance · key notes

Grapefruit, leather, tobacco, oud

Deep woods, leather and tobacco with a fresh citrus opening.

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City Stories · 11

Helsinki

Follow the forest path.

A scent story drawn from Finland’s woodlands. Clary sage and pine evoke a green forest opening, while sandalwood and vetiver give the fragrance a grounded, woody depth.

Helsinki city inspiration
Clary sage

Clary sage

Fresh, aromatic herbs with a softly earthy finish.

Pine

Pine

Fresh needles and resin evoke a quiet forest.

Sandalwood

Sandalwood

Smooth, creamy wood notes give the scent a gentle warmth.

Vetiver

Vetiver

Earthy roots and dry woods add a grounded depth.

Home fragrance · key notes

Clary sage, pine, sandalwood, vetiver

Green herbs and pine over a grounded, warm woody base.

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Vetiver: David Monniaux / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0 · cropped for display.

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City Stories · 12

Malmö

Old streets. Lasting character.

Malmö’s historic character and leafy corners inspire this rounded woody scent. Juniper and cognac meet creamy sandalwood and leather, like a well-loved room with stories to tell.

Malmö city inspiration
Juniper

Juniper

Crisp green notes with a fresh, resinous edge.

Cognac

Cognac

A mellow, rounded accord with fruity warmth.

Sandalwood

Sandalwood

Smooth, creamy wood notes give the scent a gentle warmth.

Leather

Leather

A soft, warm accord with a rich, lived-in character.

Home fragrance · key notes

Juniper, cognac, sandalwood, leather

Rounded woods and leather with a cognac note and vintage character.

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City Stories · 13

Jukkasjärvi

A warm room in a world of ice.

Inspired by the contrast of northern ice and the warmth indoors. Sandalwood and cinnamon give the scent its quiet centre, with bergamot bringing a fresh opening.

Jukkasjärvi winter inspiration
Sandalwood

Sandalwood

Smooth, creamy wood notes give the scent a gentle warmth.

Cinnamon

Cinnamon

A warm spice with a gently sweet, woody character.

Lemon peel

Lemon peel

Fresh lemon peel adds a bright, crisp opening.

Bergamot

Bergamot

Bright citrus peel with a gentle floral edge.

Home fragrance · key notes

Sandalwood, cinnamon, lemon peel, bergamot

Sandalwood and warming spice with a fresh accent.

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Bergamot: K reger / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0 · cropped for display.

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