Have you ever used the Reed Diffusers for adding scent to a room?
@hockeygal4ever (10021)
United States
January 15, 2007 11:07pm CST
I love to add scents to my home but not to over do it. I burn candles often to obtain this but I would love something that would greet me when I walk in the door (besides my dog LOL) in the form of a soothing and welcoming scent.
I've seen those diffuser reeds that you place in a glass with fragrance oils in them. Has anyone ever used these? Do they work well? Do they lose their scent quickly or do they last a while? And is it strong enough to welcome you at the door with the scent or more subtle and not strong at all?
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@lauriefnp (5109)
• United States
16 Jan 07
I love the reed diffusers by Yankee Candle. They sell them at the Yankee stores, at Linens& Things, and Yankee.com. They have a variety of scents- I like a more spicy scent like cinnamon, but they have all kinds including fruity, woodsy, and flowery. They are strong enough to fill the room and greet you as you open the door, but are definitely not overpowering. I like them better than those plug-in to the outlet fragrancers; they scare me because of the potential for fires.
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@hockeygal4ever (10021)
• United States
16 Jan 07
Thanks! I've been using the plug in ones. I purchased both the Yankee Candle version and the version from Bath & Body. They're great for a small area but they don't keep the scent alive well. I also think they have a potential for fire too and am iffy about using them.
How much were the Yankee Candle ones and the oil that you can get to fill them?
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@Alexandria37 (5717)
• Ireland
16 Jan 07
I haven't used the ones you are discussing, but I use plug in ones all over the house. I have to unplug the one in the bedroom at night, as the scent can be a bit overpowering and I find it difficult to sleep.
@SageMother (2277)
• United States
18 Jan 07
I bought a package of reeds about a month ago and have been using little bottles Ihave to put them in.
I think they work pretty well but it very subtle. You need to "flip" the reeds over to get a burst of scent sometimes and they are probably best in small rooms or sitting on the desk where you are working if there is no breeze to encourage evaporation to spread the scent, but I enjoy having them.
Now that I have seen what the reeds are like, and I have a HUGE amount of them, I am going to see if I can't have my husband just cut and sand a few for me when I am ready to replace them as they are rattan and you can find that pretty easily.
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@independent_inAK (274)
• United States
17 Jan 07
Darn, I was just selling some during the holidays but I do have some in other forms(not reeds). There are room diffusers that plug in and use some refillable, pad-like inserts and there are some for vehicles too. If you'd like more info I can give you my website link.
@hockeygal4ever (10021)
• United States
17 Jan 07
I have those types of diffusers. I've tried various styles and while they work they're not always enough to keep the scent alive for long periods. That's why I was curious about the reeds.





