22+ Fragrance diffusers: electric / sticks, Ranking 2024

When buying a fragrance diffuser, you first need to choose the type of device that best suits your needs - an electric diffuser, or one with sticks. If you already know which you prefer, you may think that the different products are almost identical. They aren't. This ranking shows you exactly what to look out for. 

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If you don't know the difference between electric and stick diffusers, a quick explanation: 

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Electric diffusers are filled with water and essential oils. The machine automatically sprays the fragrance at set intervals. A stick fragrance diffuser is a small carafe with oil in which thin dregs are dipped. The fragrance is emitted continuously, without interruption.

See also:

• Scented candles
• Soy candles
• Air purifiers
• Other home accessories

Electric fragrance diffuser - ranking

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In preparing our ranking of the best electric diffusers, we considered the following criteriaand:

• capacity,
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• reservoir capacity,
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• noise level,
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• price,
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• design,
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• additional features (e.g. LED lighting or automatic shutdown of the unit when the tank is empty).
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Scented diffuser for car - which one to choose?

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Standard car fragrances and the legendary Christmas trees may be cheap, but they often prove to be too inefficient, or their scent is too chemical. Here are some electric USB diffusers that you can combine with your favourite oil.

Where to buy an electric fragrance diffuser?

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Electric fragrance diffuser is most convenient - and often cheapest - to buy online. Online shops or sales platforms like Allegro or Amazon have the largest selection. However, if you want to familiarise yourself with a particular model first, you can buy a fragrance diffuser in a stationary shop.

You can buy an electric fragrance diffuser in popular chain stores such as Pepco, Rossmann or Action. It is less common to find it in Biedronka or Lidl, but sometimes we can also find an interesting offer there. Fragrance diffusers are also usually available in Duka shops.

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But remember - none of the above shops specialise specifically in scented diffusers. Therefore, it is much better to buy this product online.

Scented diffuser with sticks - best products

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If you prefer more traditional solutions, you can choose a fragrance diffuser with sticks. In addition to its aromatic value, it can also have a decorative function. In compiling a list of the best diffusers with sticks, we took the following into consideration:

• the variety of available fragrance cartridges,
• the length of time the aroma is released.
• the aroma release time,
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• price,
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• design,
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Where to buy a fragrance diffuser with sticks?

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The fragrance stick diffuser is available in shops such as Rossman, Pepco or home&you. However, it's best to buy one online - especially if you want a low price and a wider selection of fragrances.

Scent diffuser - what is it?

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There are two basic types of fragrance diffusers: stick and electric. Although they share a name and both are primarily designed to smell, they otherwise have little in common 

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How does a stick fragrance diffuser work?

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The stick fragrance diffuser consists of a glass carafe, sticks and essential oils. When the sticks are placed in the bottle of oil in the room, the aroma begins to be released.

Most often, the essential oil in such a diffuser provides several weeks of pleasant fragrance. However, this is dependent on the capacity. We can also buy additional sticks and place them in the decanter. More sticks mean a more intense fragrance, but the oil will run out more quickly.

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What is an electric fragrance diffuser?

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An electric fragrance diffuser is a device that releases an aroma into a room from a mixture of water and essential oil. Some technologies allow aromatisation using only oil. Once the device is switched on, we can enjoy the beautiful aroma for several hours. When the water and oil run out, you can refill the container and restart the device. 

Note that the essential oil is usually not sold with the fragrance diffuser. You will need to purchase it separately.

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How does an electric fragrance diffuser work?

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The device is simple to use and works on the principle of cold diffusion. This means that the fragrance diffuser does not heat the oils, but instead sprays a fine mist, allowing the aroma to waft through the room.

Electric fragrance diffusers are easy to use.

Most fragrance diffusers on the market also have an air humidifier and night light function (via LED lighting). 

The most popular type of electric fragrance diffusers are ultrasonic devices. They humidify the air very well and are quiet.

Ultrasound diffusers can have a negative effect on our pets (e.g. cats or dogs). These animals react to higher frequencies than humans. If, after switching on a diffuser, your hairy friend is restless, behaves strangely or immediately leaves the room - this is a sign that the device in question is having a bad effect on himand. This is why it's a good idea to choose diffusers that operate at frequencies higher than 75-85 kHz.

Scented diffuser - how to use?

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A fragrance diffuser with sticks is ready to use as soon as you buy it. All you need to do is open the flacon of oil and insert the sticks into it. Wait a few minutes or so and turn the sticks with the wetted ends upwards. After a few hours, they will start emitting the scent.

Operating the electric fragrance diffuser is equally simple: 

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• Fill the reservoir with water.
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• Add a few drops of essential oil (5-15).
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• Install the device.
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The fragrance diffuser will begin to emit a pleasant mist. Most appliances allow you to modify the mode and duration of operation, as well as the LED lighting.

How to make a fragrance diffuser?

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The DYI fragrance diffuser is a suggestion for amateur knitters. Making this accessory is quite simple and does not take much time. Below you will find tips on how to make a homemade fragrance diffuser.

What do you need?

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• a small vase or perfume bottle,
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• wooden chopsticks,
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• essential oil,
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• water,
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• baking soda,
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• pure alcohol (preferably vodka),
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Preparation:

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1. Pour about 100 ml of water into a bottle, add a teaspoon of baking soda and some alcohol. Mix the whole mixture.
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2. Add 15-20 drops of essential oil to the mixture.
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3. Place the wooden chopsticks in the solution, wait a few minutes or so and turn them so that the soaked ends face up.
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What is aromatherapy?

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Aromatherapy is a type of alternative medicine that uses essential oils. The aromas emitted by aroma diffusers can have a positive effect on our mood, have a calming effect, and counteract the effects of constant stress.

Aromatherapy is a type of alternative medicine using essential oils.

Can essential oils support our health?

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Scientific research on the effects of essential oils on health is severely limited. I asked Ilona Krzak, MSc in pharmacy, for the most important information. She states that the effects of essential oils on our health depend on their type. 

What can the different types of essential oils help with?

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• Eucalyptus oil. It is distinguished by its strongly refreshing and invigorating scent. It is recommended for making vapour inhalations - especially for people with sick sinuses or chronic catarrh. You can also sprinkle cotton wool with the oil, put it to your nose and inhale the vapour. Eucalyptus oil has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antiviral effects.
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• Thieves' oil. This is a combination of cinnamon bark and leaf oil with eucalyptus, lemon, clove and rosemary oils. It has antiviral, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal properties.
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• Lavender oil. It exhibits a relaxing, relaxing and calming effect. Moreover, it can aid falling asleep.
• Tea tree oil. Will work well as a treatment for skin diseases or herpes labialis by inhalation. It is very good at disinfecting the resulting 'cold sore' and preventing the subsequent occurrence of herpes.
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Summary

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