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Can anyone recommend a really lovely, long lasting reed diffuser please?

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DeclansAFeckingDream · 17/08/2024 09:03

I know not everyone likes them, but can those of you who do, have any recommendations for a lovely, long-lasting one. I usually buy Valente ones, which smell glorious but they only seem to last about 4 weeks and they've dried up. They're not especially cheap either and I don't have a lot of spare dosh at the moment. Noted that they are hardly an essential, but they are a wee hint of joy that I like in my kitchen. 😊

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deeahgwitch · 17/08/2024 17:58

Brooke and Shoals Sweet Pea and Tea Rose or Sandalwood, Vanilla and Salted Caramel have a good "throw" as do the Brooke and Shoals range of candles.
Lots of different scents.

TonTonMacoute · 17/08/2024 18:29

I really like the SKANDINAVISK ones from John Lewis, just to confuse you even further. Øy is my favourite scent, fresh and clean.

Cookerhood · 17/08/2024 18:33

The Valentte ones smell lovely & they usually have offers. Mine last about 6 weeks. Use fewer of the reeds & they will last longer. I like the liquid soaps as well.

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spicysamosahotcupoftea · 17/08/2024 18:47

Have a look at Rituals. They last ages

melonhead · 17/08/2024 18:55

Valentte are the biggest rip off ever! I bought a few from there after a thread on here and they are useless! The don't smell of anything. I bought four different ones as a treat and they're all just as rubbish as each other. I actually contacted their customer service and they were so rude, honestly save your money.

DrPeculiar · 17/08/2024 19:05

I always have Bamford and Aery diffusers at home, links below.

I also have a Neom one in a bathroom that I buy the refills for on subscribe and save, I'm not as fond of the Neom smells and they don't last more than 7 weeks.

I've also got a Rituals Black Oudh one in a reception room but it is my first one from there and I've only had it a month so can't comment on how long it might last.

Bamford last for abut nine months.

Aery last the same.

GabrielOakRose · 17/08/2024 19:32

Weirdly I had the opposite problem with Valentte. The smell was too strong. This was a couple of years ago though, so maybe they've changed.

GabrielOakRose · 17/08/2024 19:33

The worst one I've ever used is airwick sweet pea. It smelled so horrible.

HopelessAndWondering · 17/08/2024 19:35

I really like Stoneglow

SuperBlondie28 · 17/08/2024 19:40

Zoflora Midnight Blooms from Home Bargains. £3.

I don't know if other people can smell it, but I definitely can sometimes. I have a weird perimenopausal symptom of smelling stuff really strongly sometimes lol

AgileGreenSeal · 17/08/2024 19:41

Dunnes used to do a beautiful long-lasting French Pear & Lily one for £4 which to me smelled a bit like Chanel 5 but they have discontinued it 😞.

VladsPants · 17/08/2024 19:51

HopelessAndWondering · 17/08/2024 19:35

I really like Stoneglow

I read this as Strongbow 😁

DeclansAFeckingDream · 17/08/2024 20:24

Motnight · 17/08/2024 16:35

That's interesting, @DeclansAFeckingDream, I've been using Valente for years and have had exactly the same experience recently.

I wonder if they've changed the formula? I've used them for quite a while too and my newer ones definitely didn't last as long as the previous ones.

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PerkyMintDeer · 17/08/2024 20:25

I'd agree with Aroma Works and Fragonard (Orange Blossom is my favourite). Far better than Neom or JM in my experience.

TheFairyCaravan · 17/08/2024 20:29

Chapter Organics. My favourites are the peace and the tonic. They last for months and months

Ediewasmypreference · 17/08/2024 20:36

Stoneglow from John Lewis last for ages, and a reasonable price too.
Jo Malone would always be my top pick but so pricey!!

spikeandbuffy24 · 17/08/2024 21:37

The botanical candle company ones are lovely

Margaux1 · 17/08/2024 21:38

Tk maxx is your friend

sofasofa42 · 17/08/2024 21:48

I seem to buy two Zara ones a year and they are. £25 I think. Last well. Turn the reeds over every fortnight or so. The basilica one smells like mojito it's amazing

Sheknowsaboutme · 17/08/2024 21:50

i buy ESPA. £48 but loads on offer at Look Fantastic so i never pay full price.

I also buy M&S Apothecary.

ginislife · 17/08/2024 21:56

Bamford Fig Leaf. £69.50 but lasts forever !
Locally we have a lovely shop called Joyem. Her lime, basil and mandarin are £20 smell amazing and last for months.

localnotail · 17/08/2024 22:09

This is very expensive but you can get a refill bottle/ get it on sale, for around £30-40. It lasts forever

www.heals.com/manor-diffuser-portobello-oud.html

familyissues12345 · 17/08/2024 22:12

I've just tried the M&S apothecary one called Balance. Smelt nice initially, but stopped being able to smell it after a couple of weeks - and had it in our en suite so not the largest of rooms!