Welcome to Yvelis – where scent meets care
We’re a small family business in Roslagen, handcrafting candles with great care. With us, you’ll find scented candles, pillar candles, and reed diffusers that are both eco-friendly and vegan – made for those who want something beautiful, safe, and wonderfully fragrant in their home.
How it all started
My name is Yvonne Medin, and I started Yvelis over 14 years ago. Back then, I was working as a department store manager, but deep down I was craving something more meaningful—something I was truly passionate about. I’ve always loved perfumes and scented candles, but I struggled to find candles that not only smelled amazing but were also kind to both health and the environment.
So I started experimenting on my own. How hard could it be? Oh, how wrong I was! I tried all sorts of ingredients, fragrance oils, and waxes. It took hundreds of tries, but eventually, I found the perfect formula. And that’s how Yvelis was born—named after my first and middle names, Yvonne and Elisabeth.
Everything is made by hand
Made in Roslagen Sweden
Eco-friendly & vegan
Sustainable materials
Meet the people behind Yvelis
These days, I run Yvelis together with my husband Jörgen – he's the guy in charge of fairs and the warehouse. My daughter Caroline is also a big part of the team – she's hands-on in production and makes sure our retailers get all the support they need.
Together, we handcraft all our candles in our little workshop – which happens to be in the same building as our cozy candle shop, only a stone’s throw from our home in the countryside outside Norrtälje.
Our philosophy – thoughtful scents, made with care
For us, it’s not just about the scent – it’s about how it’s made. Our candles are hand-poured with Swedish rapeseed wax – a smart, eco-friendly choice that grows close to home without putting pressure on the climate. We’ve said no thanks to paraffin, palm oil, and soy wax.
Our stearin candles? They’re made from olive stearin – crafted from pure olive oil and ECOCERT certified. That means no animal fat and no harmful palm oil. Yes, it’s trickier to work with, but we think it’s worth the extra effort.
We use only high-quality fragrance oils from France and carefully selected essential oils. The scents are real, just strong enough, and they last. No weird chemical smells – and many of our customers say they don’t get headaches from them (win!).
We’ve created several collections – each one designed to fit every season, every room, and every cozy moment at home.
Our Original Collection comes in frosted glass and soft, calming colors – perfect for everyday moments and meaningful gifts. And if you’re into something more elegant and minimal, you’ll love Nature by Yvelis in misty green glass – same carefully picked scents, just in a more dressed-up look.
There’s something for every taste, mood, and corner of your home.
A candle for more than just cozy vibes
We're all about making products you can truly feel good about – for yourself, your family, and the planet. It’s about well-being, sure, but also about making a conscious choice that just feels right in your gut.
And you know what? Making candles still doesn’t feel like work – it's way too fun for that.
Come say hi!
Curious to visit us? In our little candle shop by the workshop, you’ll find our full range plus a few handpicked gift items. You're more than welcome to step inside, sniff around, feel the textures and discover your personal favorites.
Thank you for being here. Thank you for caring. And thank you for choosing small-scale Swedish craftsmanship made with heart.
