12 best oil diffusers for long-lasting scent, tested in real homes

KANIKA SINGH RATHORE,

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I’m obsessed with home scent. I have tried everything scented candles On the market, everything from laundry sprays are used plug-in air freshenerAnd always have a diffuser on the go. The best diffusers are an easy way to make sure your home smells fresh.

There are three main types of diffusers: reed diffuser Use sticks made of rattan or bamboo in a container of scented oil, which absorb the oil and distribute it continuously throughout the room. Turning the sticks every week will rejuvenate the aroma. electric diffuser Gently heat a mixture of oil and water, which then evaporates into air. are again nebulizing diffuserWhich use an atomizer to spray out fine particles of essential oils for a strong waterless scent. Some people use perfume-style scents while others use pure essential oils, such as lavender, lemon and sandalwood, which can affect your mood and help you relax or concentrate.

Although what type of scent you prefer depends on personal preference, my favorite scent is M&S Dispensary Restock Reed Diffuser -It’s spa-like and not too powerful. Below, you can read all about my other tried-and-tested top picks, including long-lasting scents customsA luxury option Less and from electric models espa And neom,

The best oil diffusers for 2025 are:

  • Overall Best Diffuser – M&S Apothecary Restorative diffuser: £17, marksandspencer.com
  • Best budget buy – Matalon Orchid and Vanilla Elegance diffuser: £7.50, matalan.co.uk
  • best electric diffuser – Espa Scented Essential Oil diffuser: £55.34, Amazon.co.uk
  • BEST LOOKING DIFFUSER – Diptyque Home Fragrance Diffuser: £75, diptyqueparis.com
  • Best luxury diffuser – Jo Malone London Pomegranate Noir diffuser: £74, Jomalone.co.uk
  • Best long lasting diffuser – Ritual Private Collection Royal Tea Fragrance Sticks: £58, ritual.com
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how i tested

My house has never smelled so good ,Siobhan Grogan/The Independent,

I tested each diffuser in my home for several weeks. With a reed diffuser, I let the reeds absorb the oil for 24 hours before turning them. I moved each between my kitchen and bathroom to test how effective it was at neutralizing odors, but I also used each for a while in my living room to test how noticeable the smell was on its own or whether it seemed too intense. I considered the smell and how long it was supposed to last, the price of the refills, and the ease of use. You can read my full, detailed testing criteria at the end of this guide.

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