When it comes to home fragrances, reed diffusers are the new kid on the block, so to speak. Traditional favourites such as scented candles, oil evaporators and incense sticks, so beloved of  the Sixties counterculture, have their fans, but for many people the new number one choice in home fragrances is the diffuser.

Reed diffusers are a great way of adding subtle, continuous scent to your home – or indeed your workplace. However, fragrance is a very personal thing – just think how attached some people get to a particular perfume or cologne – so there are no real hard and fast rules about which fragrances work best in which areas of the home.

You may prefer to use a “gourmet” fragrance in the kitchen, so scents such as vanilla, cinnamon and orange tend to work well there. Invigorating scents like lemongrass, citrus and ginger are perfect for living areas, or the reception or hallway, because they are so fresh, welcoming and uplifting

One of the main reasons for choosing luxury reed diffusers over other forms of home fragrance, such as scented candles, is that they can fill your home or office with subtle, delicate and continuous fragrance, without ever being overpowering. Depending on the type or brand you pick, a scented candle may last for up to perhaps two hundred hours, while freshly picked flowers could well last for up to a week. Compare this with high quality reed diffusers which will still be filling your home with beautiful fragrance after several months. Once your reed diffuser has been set up, it is simplicity itself to use. It needs little or no attention, just remember to give the reeds a turn every now and then and that is it. You can now savour its beautiful fragrance, undisturbed, for months. This is one reason why some folk combine reed diffusers with other home fragrance products – for example, scented candles are perfect when you are looking to give your home a boost of fragrance. You can use your diffuser all year round and light a scented candle when you want an uplift in fragrance.

So then, what exactly should we be paying attention to when thinking of buying reed diffusers?

The first thing most people consider is how the diffuser looks and how well (or otherwise) it will blend in with the decor in their home. In fact most premium home fragrance manufacturers devote a great deal of energy and resources into ensuring their products look just as good as they smell. However, aesthetics aside, when it comes to picking your diffuser  there are a few pointers worth remembering to help you make an informed decision. Make an effort to pick a product which has a high concentration of fragrant or essential oils and as little alcohol as possible. On no account should there be any water in the fragrant liquid. Don’t be tempted to go for an inexpensive product which contains alcohol and water because this will simply prove to be a false economy. A reed diffuser containing large amounts of water and alcohol will evaporate rapidly, so the diffuser will not last a long time, nor will it be effective in distributing its fragrance throughout your living space. One simple point worth remembering is to steer clear of diffusers that are brightly coloured, because this tends to suggest they contain large amounts of alcohol and water. This should be distinguished from those fragrant oils which may change colour, becoming darker, after they have been opened and the oil has been exposed to the air. This is a perfectly normal occurrence and does not in any way affect adversely the way your diffuser works

Given how personal fragrance can be, the best advice is probably to experiment with different aromas and, indeed, with different products, such as a combination of reed diffusers and scented candles, to come up with the perfect fragrance solution for your home or office.

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