Products and fragrances

Questions about scented candles, coffee, olive oil, and other products we offer.

What scents do the candles have?

It varies by product. The neighborhood candles reflect the character of the area: Grønland has warm, spicy notes; Frogner is cleaner and more sophisticated; Bislett is the place where people either run marathons or eat kebab at two in the morning. The Olebu line smells like pine needles and an open fireplace. Details about the fragrance are on each product page.

Is the coffee actually good, or just funny?

Both. It is specialty coffee of proper quality. The label is the joke; the contents are serious.

Is the olive oil good?

Yes. 350 ml cold-pressed extra virgin from Spain. Really delicious olive oil that doesn't take itself too seriously — just like us.

What is soy wax?

Soy wax is a natural, plant-based material made from soybeans that is used to make scented candles. Byvoks uses 100% soy wax in the custom candles, making them a sustainable alternative.

What is soy wax and why do you use it in the scented candles?

Soy wax is a plant-based wax used in the custom scented candles. Your custom candles contain 100% soy wax and come in a matte black container.

How big is a scented candle from Byvoks?

A standard Byvoks scented candle contains 200g of wax in a matte black container.

Which Oslo neighborhoods inspire your scented candles?

Byvoks has scented candles inspired by twelve Oslo neighborhoods: Frogner, Kampen, Blindern, Løkka, Tøyen, Bislett, Tjuvholmen, Bjørvika, Sørenga, St. Hanshaugen, and Holmenkollen.

How long does a Byvoks scented candle burn?

Information about burn time is not provided in our store information—contact Byvoks directly for questions about this.

What do the texts on the back of the candle labels mean?

Each neighborhood scented candle has its own characteristic description that captures the essence and personality of the neighborhood—from Frogner's high prices per square meter to Løkka's hipster culture and Tøyen's botanical garden and music.

What is soy wax?

Soy wax is the material used in our custom scented candles. It is 100% plant-based and used in all custom candles.

Which Oslo neighborhoods are represented in the scented candle collection?

Byvoks has scented candles inspired by Frogner, Kampen, Blindern, Løkka, Tøyen, Bislett, Tjuvholmen, Bjørvika, Sørenga, St. Hanshaugen, and Holmenkollen.

Which scented candles with character do you have?

Byvoks makes handmade scented candles with coffee and gifts that capture the essence of Oslo's iconic areas—from Eau de Frogner with chestnuts and spray tan, to Eau de Løkka which smells like the city's decidedly best coffee, and Eau de Tøyen with botanical garden and real kebab.

What kind of coffee do you sell, and what options do I have?

Byvoks sells freshly roasted coffee under the Bybrygg brand in many varieties, from seasonal coffee like Christmas Coffee Vol. 1-3 and Easter Coffee to occasion coffee like Father's Day Gift, Mother's Day Gift, and Valentine's Day Coffee. You can also choose between whole beans or filter-ground, and all coffees can be customized with your own text on the label.

What is Extra Slutty Olive Oil, and who is it for?

Extra Slutty Olive Oil is a delicious olive oil that doesn't take itself too seriously—the perfect gift for someone who has everything. It is one of three product types Byvoks sells, along with scented candles and coffee, and is particularly well suited as a humorous and thoughtful gift.

What is the Eau de series, and which candles are included?

The Eau de series is Byvoks' characteristic series of hand-poured scented candles that capture the essence of well-known Oslo neighborhoods and other iconic areas. The series includes, among others, Eau de Ny Kåk (with notes of Clas Ohlson boxes and IKEA anxiety), Eau de Stavanger (inspired by Preikestolen and seagull drama), and Olebu (with a hint of pine needles and cabin coziness).

Are there Eau de candles inspired by other Oslo areas than Ny Kåk?

Yes, Eau de Stavanger is inspired by Preikestolen, Burger King, and seagull drama in Stavanger, and Olebu is a scented candle that captures the essence of the dream fragrance—with a hint of pine needles, cabin coziness, and bubbles in the glass. Byvoks creates scented candles that capture the character of well-known areas.

What is Pappaperm Coffee and who is it for?

Pappaperm Coffee is hand-roasted coffee with whole beans, specially designed for exhausted parents of small children in Pappaperm. The flavor profile contains long nights, baby laughter, and untouched projects you thought you would have time for—a nice gesture to all fathers who live the life of a latte dad.

What makes the Eau de Stavanger scented candle so special?

The Eau de Stavanger scented candle captures the essence of Stavanger through fragrances of Preikestolen, Burger King, and seagull drama. It is hand-poured and works perfectly as a housewarming gift when you want to lure people to Stavanger—and it is definitely not oil-based, so it is safe even in bird areas.

What is Hyttekos Coffee perfect for?

Hyttekos Coffee is hand-roasted coffee that is perfect when you are waiting for the cabin to warm up, and is also excellent for ski trips, snow shoveling, and Yatzi. It is the coffee made by Norwegians on the weekend that sets the tone.

What kind of coffee does Ny Kåk use?

Ny Kåk Coffee is hand-roasted coffee described as the perfect everyday coffee for people who are starting yet another renovation project. It is roasted by almost-fighting couples and made to give you energy through renovation problems.

What is Hyttekos Coffee and when is it best suited?

Hyttekos Coffee is perfect to drink while you wait for the cabin to warm up, and is also excellent for ski trips, snow shoveling, and Yatzi—it is coffee for the Norwegian cabin weekends.

What makes Ny Kåk Coffee so special?

Ny Kåk Coffee is the perfect coffee drinker for everyday life—it is freshly roasted by warm Pappaprofiles who push the children's stroller in the park, and is made to drink before you start nagging about yet another renovation project.

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