Scent has the power to transform our mood.
The waft of lavender is instantly calming, while zesty citrus fruits are invigorating. Woody scents provide a homely, cosy feel, yet the tiniest whiff of cinnamon has us thinking of Christmas.
Aromatherapy, the practice of stimulating olfactory senses with different notes, has been around for centuries. Essential oils contain a molecule that travels to the emotional centre of the brain and can have a real impact on our psychological well-being. So, when it comes to choosing the scent to fill your home - it is worth paying attention.
The market is awash with home fragrance options. You have scented candles, essential oil diffusers, plug-in air fresheners and the subject of this roundup, reed diffusers.
It’s hard not to see the appeal of reed diffusers. Made up of essential oils and the reeds that are essential to its design, these scented delights will disperse anxiety-reducing, sleep-triggering and mood-lifting notes into the air throughout the day – and all without the worry of open flames.
The best part? Infusing your space with exquisite aromas doesn’t need to cost an arm and a leg. You can enjoy the hint of rose, mint, bergamot or white flowers at purse-friendly prices, while ensuring that each room in the house will become a spa-like sanctuary the second you step through the threshold of the door.
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Aldi Luxury Hotel Collection Reed Diffuser Pomegranate
Here’s a not-so-well-kept secret: Aldi’s home collection gives Jo Malone a run for its money.
Made up of candles and diffusers, the scents take inspiration from the Estee Lauder-owned label with Lime, Basil & Mandarin, and our favourite of the lot - Pomegranate. While typically reserved for in-store purchases, you can now shop the homeware must-haves on Amazon to deliver straight to your door.
Buy now £8.49, Amazon
Yankee Candle Clean Cotton Reed Diffuser
For affordable home scenting, Yankee Candle comes up trumps. The expansive selection of scents with real lasting power makes for a purchase that gives true bang for your buck.
The most popular among the delightful reed diffusers is Clean Cotton, an aroma designed to mimic the whiff of freshly laundered sheets. There are hints of white flowers and a very subtle touch of lemon that dries down into musk and woody notes.
Buy now £16.99, Yankee Candle
John Lewis Rose & Vanilla Reed Diffuser
It may not be the first place you think of when it comes to home fragrance, but there’s a reason why John Lewis goes viral for its offering.
The range is, first and foremost, affordable but it also gives a lot for the price tag. The scents are sumptuous, and the packaging feels premium. Just look at the Rose & Vanilla Reed Diffuser with its illustrated exterior and flacon housing. The scent provides a subtle floral infusion into your space but there’s Coastal Breeze, White Tea & Bergamot, Pear & Blackcurrant and more available if rose fragrances aren’t your thing.
Buy now £13.00, John Lewis
The Body Shop Breathe Eucalyptus & Rosemary Renewing Fragrance Diffuser
Feel revitalised the second you step into the room with the help of The Body Shop’s Eucalyptus & Rosemary Renewing aroma.
The aromatic blend encourages you to take a moment of calm as soon as its earthy and green combination hits your olfactory. The fragrance is made up entirely of natural essential oils that include the named components. The reeds also have a 100 per cent natural composition and the glass is recyclable too.
Within the range, there is this eucalyptus, rosemary and mint combination as well as Mandarin & Bergamot and Lavender & Vetiver.
Buy now £24.00, The Body Shop
The Ritual Of Jing Mini Fragrance Sticks
We are cheating a little with this inclusion but if you’re looking for the dynamic, enveloping scents of Rituals to fill your home, you can invest in the mini version of its diffuser for the scent power that’s kinder on the pocket.
What it lacks in size, it makes up for in its room-filling nature, but it is best for smaller spaces. The Ritual of Jing combines notes of jujube and lotus flowers that are chosen for their relaxation-inducing qualities.
Buy now £11.50, Rituals
Champneys Calm Reed Diffuser
You need not travel to one of the legendary Champneys spas to promote a feeling of zen. Create your own spa at home by scenting your space with Calm, the scent created to restore inner peace. There is a combination of geranium, cedarwood and eucalyptus essential oils so that you are inhaling the restorative notes and exhaling feelings of stress and anguish.
Buy now £13.50, Boots
John Lewis Sentiments Love Reed Diffuser
A testament to the power of scent and the impact it can have on the mind and body, this Love diffuser incorporates notes designed to transform your mood and instil positivity. It harnesses elements like bergamot, jasmine, vanilla, sandalwood and tonka that were chosen to turn a bad day on its head.
Buy now £10.00, John Lewis
Oliver Bonas Alberta Oud Scented Reed Diffuser
The Oliver Bonas diffusers are adorned with a pastel-hued zebra print that will make a statement in your home. But it's not a case of fashion over function; each spotlights a different aroma to create complex and heady scents to lift your mood.
The Fig sets the fruit with cassis, musk, jasmine and lavender for a combination that is somehow warming and soothing yet uplifting. There is also orange blossom, benzoin and leather & oud.
Buy now £25.00, Oliver Bonas
Cowshed Awake Diffuser
Currently on sale, Cowshed’s Awake diffuser is designed for those who struggle to get out of bed in the morning. Feel rejuvenated and revived with the balance of warming and citrus notes that include sweet orange, grapefruit and earthy hemp seed oil.
Buy now £16.00, Cowshed
The White Company Seychelles Diffuser
While at the top end of what you may consider “cheap”, you get a lot for your money with The White Company and its diffusers. The aromas are hugely popular and that’s due to their impact. These are room-filling aromas that last, whether you opt for the Sleep to calm, Restore to revive or the seasonal favourites like Winter. Seychelles is a bestseller for a reason. It takes inspiration from a warm Indian Ocean breeze with touches of bergamot, orange and fresh coconut.
Buy now £30.00, The White Company
