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. 

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

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

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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THD Niagara Black

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Editor's choice

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Electric fragrance diffuser with extra-large tank allowing 20 hours of continuous operation. The device will pass the test in rooms up to 30 m².

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Product description: 

• Maximum room area: 30 m².
• Maximum room area: 30 m².
• Tank capacity: 200 ml.
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• Automatic shut-off when tank is empty: yes.
• Noise level: 25 dB.
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Black fragrance diffuser with humidifying function. Easily adjust the intensity of the device to your preferences. The combination of black and universal design makes this elegant fragrance diffuser suitable for the office, living room or bedroom nightstand.

Why is it worth it?

The device has a huge tank (200 ml). This allows up to 20 hours of continuous use. The equipment will work well in large rooms (up to 30 m²). 

It has three convenient fragrance release modes:

• 30-second interval,
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• 2-hour interval,
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• continuous operation,
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The fragrance diffuser also allows you to set the intensity of the vapour release: 15, 22 or 33 ml/hour.

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STYLIES Luna

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Style fragrance diffuser with an interesting design and high performance.

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Product description:

• Maximum room surface area: 25 m².
• Tank capacity: 50 ml.
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• Automatic shut-off when tank is empty: yes.
• Noise level: 28 dB.
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A white and efficient fragrance diffuser that is best suited to medium-sized rooms (approximately 25m²). The Luna ultrasonic fragrance diffuser is very easy to use. After a few moments of unboxing we will be able to enjoy the beautiful fragrance.

Why it's worth it

The LED fragrance diffuser from STYLIES stands out with its extremely interesting design. It was designed by the experienced Swiss home appliance designer Fabian Zimmerlie. It looks like a teardrop and fits into most interiors - from classic, art déco and boho to modern industrial.

The device from STYLIES is a fragrance diffuser and air humidifier in one. 

Capture your attention

The water reservoir is 50ml, which translates to 3-4 gozins of continuous use. Many users suggest that it could be slightly larger. 

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• 33+ Best Scented Candles

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SUNVALLEY Anjou AJ-AD001

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Scent diffuser with lighting in seven colours. The equipment will also work well as a lamp.

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Product description:

• Maximum room area: Approximately 30-35 m².
• Tank capacity: Approx.
• Tank capacity: 300 ml.
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• Automatic shut-off when tank is empty: yes.
• Noise level: 25 dB.
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White fragrance diffuser with air humidification function and gentle illumination. The device can illuminate in seven different colours. It is made of durable materials and features an elegant and subdued design. It is a great fragrance diffuser for the bathroom as well as the living room or office.

Why it is worth it:

The device is very quiet, has an unusual design and allows you to choose from three options for releasing steam. The home fragrance diffuser from SUNVALLEY is also very efficient - up to 70 ml/h. In addition, it can also be used as a light.

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Despite the large container (300 ml), the device works for 8 hours. Most often this time is sufficient, but the most demanding users may require more.

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Wood fragrance diffuser - Zolta

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Neutral design

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A small fragrance diffuser that will work well in small spaces.

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Product description:

• Maximum room surface area: no information.
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• Tank capacity: 130 ml.
• Maximum room area: no information.
• Maximum room area: no information.
Automatic shut-off when tank is empty: yes.
• Noise level: 35 dB.
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An inexpensive fragrance diffuser for essential oils, additionally with an air humidification function. It also functions as a lamp and has four illumination modes - you can modify them from the touch panel.

Why it's worth it:

It's inexpensive, convenient and will work well on your desk. All you have to do is plug it into the USB input on your computer and it's there - it works and smells good. We also liked the minimalist, fairly neutral design - it will look good in most rooms.

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Although there are no performance figures for this diffuser on the manufacturer's website, users in reviews do not complain. One downside is the lack of a charger in the kit, but the power cable will fit all cubes with a USB input.

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Scented diffuser - Salking

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For large rooms

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Silent fragrance diffuser that works well in very large rooms - up to 50 m².

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Product description:

• Maximum room area: 50 m².
• Maximum room area: 50 m².
• Tank capacity: 250 ml.
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• Automatic shut-off when tank is empty: yes.
• Noise level: no information.
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Professional fragrance diffuser that combines white wood-like elements. The device is very efficient. Once the tank is full, the Salking essential oil fragrance diffuser will run for 5-7 hours. We can choose from three run time modes: 60, 120 or 180 minutes. We recommend it to people who are looking for something high-end.

Why it is worth it:

A large fragrance diffuser that stands out for its efficiency. The device will work well in rooms of up to 50 m². User reviews indicate that the operation of the device is very quiet. It is a good fragrance diffuser with an additional light function (but rest assured, you can switch it off).

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If you want to use it as a fragrance diffuser for the office, the maximum run time (5 hours) may prove to be too short.

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Medisana AD 620 fragrance diffuser

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Elegant fragrance diffuser that stands out for its very good performance. We recommend this equipment for the office, living room or shop.

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Product description:

• Maximum room area: no information.
• Tank capacity: 300 ml.
• Tank capacity: 300 ml.
• Automatic shut-off when tank is empty: yes.
• Noise level: no information.
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The Medisana fragrance diffuser creates a pleasant micro-mist. The device is efficient and distributes the aroma very well around the room. Once the tank is full, the equipment will run for 5-9 hours. It will work well, for example, as a fragrance diffuser for the shop and living room - but in most other spaces it will also pass the test.

Why it's worth it:

The Medisana fragrance oil diffuser stands out because of its large tank capacity. On the plus side, it is also efficient - it uses 55 ml/h.

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The device is made entirely of plastic - it may not be durable as a result.

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Biolavit Essential Oil Nebuliser

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A fragrance nebuliser that does not need water for its operation. The device is efficient and has a very interesting design.

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Product description:

• Maximum room area: 30 m².
• Tank capacity: 30 m².
• Tank capacity: 30 ml.
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• Automatic shut-off when tank is empty: yes.
• Noise level: no information.
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The fragrance oil nebuliser is a device that works on the basis of cold diffusion. The device creates a micro-mist so that the fragrance is released quickly and evenly. The small capacity of the tank is not a disadvantage - this glass fragrance diffuser works without the use of water (it is necessary to pour in the essential oil itself).

Why it's worth it:

This is a great fragrance diffuser for the home. The device works for several hours, and just a short while after switching it on we can enjoy a pleasant aroma. The unusual design attracts attention - the combination of glass and wood looks, in our opinion, great.

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The nebuliser from Biolavit uses a lot of essential oils. One session requires about 10-15 drops to be poured in - a 10 ml bottle is enough for about 10-15 uses. The cost of the oil, on the other hand, depends on its quality and can range from 20 to even 200 PLN.

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GeeRic fragrance diffuser

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Remote control

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Scent diffuser with remote control that can be controlled from anywhere in the room. The equipment is efficient and can glow in seven different colours.

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Product description:

• Maximum room area: no information.
• Tank capacity: no information.
• Tank capacity: 550 ml.
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• Automatic shut-off when tank is empty: yes.
• Noise level: 34 dB.
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Scent diffuser with remote control and large tank. The device attracts attention with its design - its top resembles a flower, which can glow in seven different colours thanks to LED lighting. 

Why it's worth it:

Works for up to 12 hours. This allows us to fall asleep and wake up to the same pleasant aroma. The remote control works at a distance of up to five metres, so you can freely control the device from your sofa and set the desired mode of operation.

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The batteries required to power the remote control are not included.

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Xiaomi White Hl-Yshr06

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Battery operated diffuser

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A battery operated fragrance diffuser that can be used as a portable device.

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Product description:

• Maximum room area: approximately 10 m² (best placed on a desk or next to a bed).
• Maximum room area: approximately 10 m² (best placed on a desk or next to a bed).
• Tank capacity: no information available.
• Tank capacity: no information available.
• Automatic shut-off when tank is empty: yes.
• Noise level: 35 dB.
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Small Xiaomi wireless fragrance diffuser designed for small rooms. Thanks to its compact size, you can easily take it on the go. It runs on batteries, so you don't need to remember the charger or power adapter.

Why it's worth it:

The Xiaomi cordless fragrance diffuser is simple to use, small and very easy to fit into most interiors. It also features a very simple, elegant design.

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This is a handy device that does not, however, impress with its performance - we recommend placing it on a desk or close to the bed. The Xiaomi fragrance diffuser does not include batteries in the kit.

Scented diffuser for car - which one to choose?

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.

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UrSovv fragrance diffuser

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A USB fragrance diffuser that works well for the car - the shape of the cup allows you to place the device in a convenient place.

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Product description:

• Reservoir capacity: 100 ml.
• Capacity: 100 ml.
• Power supply:USB.
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• Period of operation: 8 hours.
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A USB fragrance diffuser in the shape of a car cup. Thanks to this design, the device can be easily placed in most vehicles.

Why it's worth it:

The diffuser can run for 4 hours in continuous mode and up to 8 hours in intermittent mode. The UrrSovv car fragrance diffuser switches itself off when it runs out of water.

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This fragrance diffuser for the car is not cordless. It is a USB device, and you will need an adapter (not included) to connect it.

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USB mini fragrance diffuser

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A fragrance diffuser that can be powered by a powerbank or computer, as well as a car lighter.

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Product description:

• Reservoir capacity: 60 ml.
• Pot capacity: 60 ml.
• Power supply:USB.
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• Period of operation: 12 hours.
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Small fragrance diffuser for the car (and beyond). The device can also be powered from, for example, a computer or a powerbank, so we recommend it for people who travel a lot.

Why it is worth it:

Long operating time, small size and quiet operation are the biggest advantages of this device. The automatic shut-off function is also useful - if the reservoir of the USB car aroma diffuser is empty, the device will terminate its operation by itself.

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No power adapter included.

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Scented diffuser - DUVERT

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Interesting fragrance diffuser made of aluminium and PP alloy - this makes it durable and elegant.

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Product description:

• Reservoir capacity: 40 ml.
• Pot capacity: 40 ml.
• Power supply:USB.
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• Run time: 2-3 hours.
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Elegant USB fragrance diffuser for the car - pleases the eye! The device is made of aluminium and PP alloy, making it durable.

Why it's worth it:

The diffuser is quiet, convenient and easy to transport. Despite being USB-connected equipment, performance is good. On the plus side, the charger included in the kit.

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The operating time on one tank fill is not very long: it is only 2-3 hours.

Where to buy an electric fragrance diffuser?

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.

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

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.
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• price,
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• design,
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THD Diffusore THD Sandalo e Bergamott

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Scented stick diffuser with sandalwood and bergamot aroma. The THD fragrance stick diffuser works continuously for up to several weeks. The fragrance released is long-lasting, but not too intense.

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Scented diffuser - Avon Far Away

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A set consisting of three fragrance diffusers. This is a very good gift idea. Each of the diffusers has a different fragrance, but all are kept in floral, fruity and refreshing notes.

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Yankee Candle Sparkling Cinnamon

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Yankee Candle fragrance diffuser with the scent of cinnamon with added cloves. The transparent bottle helps to control its filling level. The Yankee Candle fragrance diffuser provides a pleasant, slightly Christmas aroma for about 10 weeks.

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Aroma Home - Ocean calm

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A fragrance diffuser that will take you to the tranquil ocean, refreshing you with lots of floral aromas. If you like the scents of nature, this is sure to please. One bottle will last for about 4-6 weeks.

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Teatro Fragranze Tabacco 1815

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Black Teatro fragrance diffuser distinguished by its unusual design. It looks very chic, so it will fit perfectly into representative spaces such as the office, reception or living room. Teatro Fragranze diffuser provides pleasant woody notes for up to 8 weeks.

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Scented diffuser - Allvernum

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Exotic stick fragrance diffuser with the aroma of Brazilian orange, which is broken by a delicate bitterness. The accessory emits a fragrance for up to 30 days. The diffuser is very nicely packaged - it will work well as a gift.

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Scented diffuser - Jojoba Mango

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Pink fragrance diffuser with the scent of mango. The attention is drawn to the original box made of elegant cardboard. The Jojoba Mango fragrance diffuser smells for about 4-8 weeks.

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Ambientair Lacrosse White Tea

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The Ambientair diffuser will provide a pleasant, herbal fragrance with notes of white tea, iris and musk in the background for 12 weeks. The entire fragrance is enclosed in an elegant glass bottle with a wooden lid.

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Aroma home - Fruit dream

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Do you like fruit? If so, this stick fragrance diffuser is just for you. It combines the aroma of bergamot with ripe pear and delicately sweet melon. The Aroma Home fragrance diffuser releases its scent for approximately 4-6 weeks.

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Grapefruit fragrance diffuser - Aromatika

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Grapefruit fragrance diffuser with an unusual, fresh and slightly bitter fragrance. It is a suggestion for lovers of citrus aromas. You will enjoy its fragrance for about 4-8 weeks.

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Where to buy a fragrance diffuser with sticks?

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?

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 

How does a stick fragrance diffuser work?

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.

What is an electric fragrance diffuser?

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.

How does an electric fragrance diffuser work?

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?

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?

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?

• a small vase or perfume bottle,
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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:

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?

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?

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?

• 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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