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To ask about reed diffusers

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pilsner · 21/12/2025 21:23

Has anyone ever managed to find one that actually smells of anything???

preferably one that’s not mega spendy… if that exists!!

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Lennonjingles · 22/12/2025 18:39

Another fan of Ashleigh and Burwood diffusers, they are long lasting and a local company to me.

CatsLikeBoxes · 22/12/2025 18:33

I like the habitat ones you can buy in Sainsbury's - the smell really lasts. I like peony and something.
I have the m&s Christmas one - mandarin, clove and cinnamon which I love and get each Christmas - that lasts well too, so I assume others in the range would be effective too

cantbearsed27 · 22/12/2025 18:23

Please be aware they're bad for pets especially cats. Plug ins are even worse.

Bambi3919 · 22/12/2025 18:20

I love the Ashleigh and burn wood tuberose.

To ask about reed diffusers
XenoBitch · 22/12/2025 16:53

Another vote for Valentte. They always have offers on, and for about £6/7 you can have free P&P for a year (not 100% sure if they still offer it... DM is the one that orders a lot).

Petrine · 22/12/2025 16:51

I find the Fragonard ones are good.

OhYeahOhYeah · 22/12/2025 16:48

Rituals ones smell great and really do throw the scent

ohidoliketobe · 22/12/2025 08:26

Another big Valentte fan here.
Aldi ones give me a headache, Asda lost theor smell after a week. White Company are great smellong but I found oils settled strange in the bottle and looked awful for the price.
Valentte have offers on every day, you can get one for £8. They smell lovely and have very good longevity.

Bodhifatva · 22/12/2025 08:19

Crispynoodle · 22/12/2025 00:46

I tried this and it didn’t work! It refused to ride up the reed!

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What oil did you use? Fractionated coconut oil works best. Some other oils are too heavy and therefore don’t really work well.

PinkElephants356 · 22/12/2025 08:14

To be honest the more expensive the better. I like the white company ones but they are pricey!

BelleDeJourRose · 22/12/2025 00:52

Twogonksandapencil · 21/12/2025 23:26

I would recommend St Eval - I love the Bay and Rosemary: it has a very natural fragrance, not at all chemical (unlike a lot of reed diffusers), and has a lovely, aromatic Christmassy scent. (The candles are gorgeous too).

I agree with St Eval. I like the sweet pea one

Crispynoodle · 22/12/2025 00:46

Bodhifatva · 21/12/2025 22:43

I’m going to be that person and at you can make your own with a carrier oil and a few drops of essential oil and then you can make them as strong as you like.

I tried this and it didn’t work! It refused to ride up the reed!

MyCatHasStaff · 22/12/2025 00:29

If you can find the Zoflora ones they're quite strong and last well. Home Bargains usually has them.

Tessisme · 22/12/2025 00:26

billiongulls · 21/12/2025 23:22

Hate them, spreading horrible chemical smells through the house, revolting.

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Daygloboo · 22/12/2025 00:20

pilsner · 21/12/2025 21:23

Has anyone ever managed to find one that actually smells of anything???

preferably one that’s not mega spendy… if that exists!!

Ssnctuary bergamot seemed to last

LouLou198 · 21/12/2025 23:33

Vallentte are the best I have found.

Twogonksandapencil · 21/12/2025 23:26

I would recommend St Eval - I love the Bay and Rosemary: it has a very natural fragrance, not at all chemical (unlike a lot of reed diffusers), and has a lovely, aromatic Christmassy scent. (The candles are gorgeous too).

billiongulls · 21/12/2025 23:22

Hate them, spreading horrible chemical smells through the house, revolting.

RitaandtheTiarasgonewiththewind · 21/12/2025 23:20

One not to get in our experience was an Asda one it gave us both banging headaches.
Don't recall the fragrance

CleanHankie · 21/12/2025 23:16

Love the Aldi pomegranate one! That and the M&S Aromatherapy ones (more pricey than Aldi though). Both smell amazing and last.

However reed diffusers only work in smaller rooms. I never notice them if I put them in my lounge but do in the bedroom and hallway.

FromageTime · 21/12/2025 23:10

Aldi ones are shite imo.

Rituals - excellent and cheap.

Cherry8809 · 21/12/2025 23:09

I definitely second the ones from Next.

This is my absolute favourite - the scent and projection is strong and lasts for ages. You can buy refills too, so it is more cost effective.

LauraC1984 · 21/12/2025 23:04

My absolute favourite is Antigua from Next, honestly it smells amazing and lasts ages! They are super expensive now though so I only buy one every now and then x

Missikat13 · 21/12/2025 23:00

I get mine from an amazing local producer I found at a local craft market. Nothing beats them for long lasting and non synthetic, gorgeous smells. They're not cheap but not mega expensive either and really last. The Mandarin tea, orange blosson and jasmine is lovely. www.aroment.co.uk/collections/best-sellers

pinkstripeycat · 21/12/2025 22:56

I get mine from next. Sometimes they smell strong for ages, sometimes they don’t. Found a perfect one that lasted ages, smelt lovely but as with most of their scents they discontinued it.

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