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Alternatives to Neom for diffuser oil

14 replies

BeaTwix · 29/10/2025 14:14

I know this is polarising but I like to fragrance my living space. I've moved away from scented candles due to the fire risk so I've moved to an electronic diffuser that uses essential oils.

I like Neom oils but they are £££ and I'd prefer to support an independent.

As an example, I've bought from Soapery 21 in Shetland in the past and her stuff was great, in fact the Sleepy pillow spray is my current go to (I promise I'm just a customer, not the business owner) but I'm looking for a bit of variety - anyone got anything similar to recommend?

Google is not my friend on this one (or I'm failing to use it properly!)

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EnchantingDecoration · 29/10/2025 14:19

I mainly use Neal's Yard and Absolute Aromas in mine.

Willchangenameafterthis · 29/10/2025 14:28

Manx Lavender distill their own lavender essential oil in the Isle of Man, lovely depth to it. I’ll change my username after this as it’s my lavender farm!

BeaTwix · 30/10/2025 20:53

Thanks both.

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Soontobe60 · 30/10/2025 21:07

Honestly you’re over thinking this - I’ve got lots of different oils from supermarket cheapies to Neom and all price points in between. There’s no difference in quality. It’s a bit like buying designer perfumes or cheaper dupes. Unless you have the nose of an expert perfumer, there’s no noticeable difference.

BeaTwix · 30/10/2025 21:09

I disagree. The ones I’ve got from Oliver bonas aren’t very nice.

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bubzie · 30/10/2025 21:09

I use Tisserand.

EnchantingDecoration · 30/10/2025 21:14

Soontobe60 · 30/10/2025 21:07

Honestly you’re over thinking this - I’ve got lots of different oils from supermarket cheapies to Neom and all price points in between. There’s no difference in quality. It’s a bit like buying designer perfumes or cheaper dupes. Unless you have the nose of an expert perfumer, there’s no noticeable difference.

I've had some cheaper ones that are decidedly not nice and I'm no expert. Also the OP said she wanted to support independents.

Soontobe60 · 30/10/2025 21:59

BeaTwix · 30/10/2025 21:09

I disagree. The ones I’ve got from Oliver bonas aren’t very nice.

I must admit, the ones I’ve got from there haven’t been as nice as some others. I like AromaWorks oils, particularly the Deep Relax one.

Dagda · 30/10/2025 22:03

some of them are pure essential oils and some of them are a synthetic fragrance and I think you can really tell the difference and I worry about having some of the synthetic stuff around the kids.

I like Atlantic Aromatics.

Mercurial123 · 30/10/2025 22:04

Muji are good value.

Poisoningpigeons · 01/11/2025 08:05

Valentte are lovely and give me a Neom-ish vibe.

(I've tried some cheaper supermarket ones and find they have a distinctly synthetic, strong, note).

SleafordSods · 01/11/2025 08:10

Dagda · 30/10/2025 22:03

some of them are pure essential oils and some of them are a synthetic fragrance and I think you can really tell the difference and I worry about having some of the synthetic stuff around the kids.

I like Atlantic Aromatics.

I really like essential oils, the ones I’ve tried that are synthetic aren’t half as nice.

MrsAlwaysRight · 01/11/2025 14:44

I've recently bought some wax melts from Willow and Finn. They also do oils but I haven't tried them yet. They so some which are just essential oils and others which are fragrance oils. I bought the essential oil wax melts and have been impressed so will be trying the essential oils next.

ibuprofenhead · 01/11/2025 14:47

nikura are great, I have quite a few and the quality seems good

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