Best decoration: Pier 1 Imports
This one gets my vote for best design. The tear drop shaped glass vase with a long, slender neck is the perfect compliment to the striking twisted reeds that reach a height of 17 inches. It comes in most of the classic Pier 1 scents like Asian Spice, Buttercream Vanilla, and Island Orchard. While the design is beautiful, these reed diffusers are better suited to smaller rooms because the scent isn’t as strong as other brands. At $23, they are a little more expensive than others, but the unique curled reeds make it worth the price.
Best scent: Beauty Bureau Stick Scents
For only $12, this diffuser puts out a powerful aroma. Scents like Morning Dew, Sea Petals, Orange Blossom, and Fresh Air are light, but definitely noticeable. And at only 11 inches tall, it is small enough to fit on some bookshelves. But given the cheap price you don’t get as much oil, only four ounces, so it will probably only last a couple months.
Best overall: Henri Bendel Fragranced Reeds
These diffusers make the grade on both design and scent. The shallow, frosted vase is a contrast to the clear, tall cylinders that are used for most reed diffusers. Scents like Firewood and Lemon Verbena offer complex aroma combinations that are lovely. You get the least oil for your money, $28 for 3.5 ounces, but the unique fragrances and beautiful, understated vases set these diffusers apart.
To check out these diffusers and others visit these sites:
http://www.pier1.com/
http://www.target.com/
http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/
2 comments:
I've never heard of reed diffusers - the reeds are some kind of plant, right? Ever since I read your plant entry, I've been excited to get one. You mentioned in that entry that plants are a better solution than air fresheners cause they don't bog down the air with more chemicals. Do the reed diffusers have any of that effect (the bogging down of the air a little)?
The reeds are usually made out of bamboo or willow. While a heavy scent might bog down the air a little, they are much cleaner than candles because they don't emit any smoke or soot.
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