Have any neurodiverse MN got a NEOM diffuser?

[Sciencebod]

Hi, I’m autistic and love smells (well good ones!). Unfortunately my house has had a lot of damp issues and had to have a bit of work done. I currently have some heavenly L’occitane sleep spray but am considering a Neom diffuser. Questions I have are: is it noisy and annoying? The website says they aren’t silent. And are the essential oil blends they sell nice? I guess what is amazing to one person is awful to another. I am just craving nice smells in my house! Also like that it can be used as a lamp also. Any reviews from fellow ND people greatly appreciated!

I don't have a NEOM diffuser, but I do have another type. It has gentle light changes and it works very well to put out the water vapour with the oil in.

I use eucalyptus if we're feeling stuffed up - or during a viral infection. Lavender, chamomile and lemon are also favourites in our house. I only use one or two drops as I can't get away with strong smells due to having sinusitis.

Ooh I love eucalyptus! I didn’t realise there were other diffusers that did the same thing out there - thanks I’ll have a look.

@Sciencebod if Neom diffuser oils are like the candles then they are delicious - I always hope to find them at reduced prices on my rare trips to TKMaxx - however, they are bloody expensive. They are more naturalistic smells I can tolerate as opposed to, say, perfume-like (Chanel no.5 - ugh) or other heavy scents

I wonder if the Tisserand ones are any good for you as they are much more affordable. The smells are a bit more basic, but good. I used to buy the calming ones for my DSD when she was doing her exams or make my own - I love citrus and neroli with a tiny, wee bit or cedarwood for base notes.

I also buy some of the Aldi diffusers as I can tolerate those well - they are copies of Jo Malone scents, my favourites are the Bay and Blackberry, the Blush peony and the mandarin, lime and basil

Thanks for those suggestions @LilyRed really really helpful! I never know what to do when I mix my own oils so you’ve given me some great idea thank you! Will have a look in Aldi too - wouldn’t have thought theirs would smell that good but that’s awesome, I’ll go sniff them out. Thank you.

I can't stand the smell of diffusers or any kind of air freshener although I tolerate a light Sainsburys one in the downstairs toilet. Dd on the other hand loves them, she can't afford Neom but likes Rituals ones. I bought her an Aldo Lime & Basil and she likes that too. I think its very strong.

I love nice smells and really sensory seek where smells are concerned. Problem is, I have 5 cats and I don't think you can use oils and air fresheners with pets.

I got a diffuser from Amazon about five years ago, £20 and still working. There are loads on there, with lots of reviews, you don't need to spend a lot.

This is a lovely oil. You don't need to use much at all, it's not an overpowering scent like the reed diffusers can be (I can't have them in the house).

www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07D394HF6/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apan_glt_i_00QT38GG93SP366CBQ2P?psc=1&_encoding=UTF8&tag=mumsnetforu03-21

It's fine to use a diffuser with pets in the house.

We have Muji, Zen and Esteban diffusers. No ultrasonic diffuser is going to be silent because they agitate the water. It is a soft, very quiet bubbling sound, a bit like very gently blowing through a straw in a glass of water. I don't hear it above normal background noise but you might in a silent room.

DS (ASD/misphonia) loves his Muji diffuser and the noise doesn't bother him. He took it to university to use in his room, so in close quarters IYSWIM? You could use it in a hallway, the scent will spread through the house, so you hear it less. He also has a Muji USB travel diffuser that works without water. I haven't heard it in action but that might be quieter?

Do you have a Muji near you? They always have them working on display so you could hear how loud they are.