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The 15 best diffusers to scent your home
Including our favourite high-street options.
If you're looking to fill your home with fragrance then you can't go wrong with a diffuser in our eyes. Think of a diffuser as a more subtle yet pervading take on your favourite scented candle, offering up a beautiful hit of fragrance every time you walk past.
Ideal for creating a welcoming feel in your hallway or enhancing your self-care routine with spa-worthy vibes in your bathroom or bedroom, diffusers also make a stylish addition to your home. Not only will your new diffuser add a luxe feel to your WFH desk, coffee table or mantelpiece, but the right scent at the right time can even boost your mood and help you drift off to sleep.
Some of the most established perfume houses have turned their nose toward scenting the home now, too. That's right: you may well be able to blast the scent of your favourite perfume throughout your home now. Take the exotic British brand Jo Malone, who now make replicas of their gorgeous perfumes into memorising, long-lasting diffusers and scented candles now too.
The best part about a diffuser, though? The amount of them on the market. Whether you're after a classic reed diffuser that's transeasonal, or looking for one to add a touch of summer to your home, there are so many options around to suit all budgets and aesthetics.
To help you find the right one for you, we have rounded up our edit of the best diffusers available to shop now, including high-street bargains and show-stopping centrepieces. Find the best diffuser for your space with our top 15 picks below:
Jo Malone London English Pear and Freesia Diffuser
A purveyor of all things fine fragrance, you can guarantee any scent from Jo Malone London - be it in diffuser or perfume - is going to be beautifully sophisticated.This one is a celebration of all things British countryside and has real universal appeal. Juicy pears are wrapped up in soft freesia for a scent that is so timelessly beautiful, you'll never want it to finish.
Imagine yourself under the shade of an orange tree in the Tuscan countryside, magical right? Reminiscent of the famous Italian region, this scent will instantly transport you there with its fresh notes of neroli, warming orange blossom and a top of note bergamot.
Looking for an affordable diffuser that still smells amazing? This white jasmine diffuser is our pick this summer. Perfect for rooms such as the living room or bedroom where it's nice to have that slow release of fragrance.
Although on the pricer side of diffusers, we love this Mimosa scent from Diptyque. Designed to bring a touch of French Riviera into your home this summer, this scent is a wonderful combination of honeyed, velvety notes of mimosa. Also, it's stunning oval glass diffuser will add a touch of luxe to your home.
With many of us trying to incorporate more wellness into our daily routines, Champneys is a well-known spa brand that promotes us to take more time out for ourselves. Formulated with inner peace in mind, this diffuser intends to help you unwind after each day and mentally transports you to a countryside spa and escape the outside world for a moment.
There is something so pleasing about The White Company's clean and easy aesthetic, and this diffuser is no exception. Seychelles is one of the brand’s bestselling scents; it’s delicate, with a combination of coconut, creamy vanilla and fresh bergamot. It's so popular you can get it in everything from hand wash to lip balm.
Cowshed is a brand that will never not feel comforting and homely. It's also known for its natural ingredients and all its reed diffusers use no artificial preservatives, making the colour of the diffusers vary and sometimes look darker than others on the market. This season we're picking the scent Indulge. Perfect for adding that touch of decadence and romance to your home, this diffuser is a blend of Madagascan ylang ylang, Moroccan rose and Indian palmarosa which is paired with the soothing qualities of French lavender too.
Ideal for a bathroom or a bedroom, this ESPA restorative diffuser is destined to fill any room with an invigorating, tantalising fragrance. Enriched with sumptuous rose geranium and ripe, juicy sweet orange, the reed diffuser releases an emboldening cocktail of scents that evoke images of blossoming tropical gardens.
Having been an actual spa until 2014, Sanctuary Spa know how to set a scene. A balanced blend of floral and fruity, notes of jasmine, grapefruit and vanilla are hand-picked to emulate the spa's signature scent. Plus, the refillable, ceramic design feels so sophisticated and seamless - what's not to love?
Acqua di Parma know great scent. They also know style. This diffuser not only looks chic on a mantelpiece or shelf, but the scent is one of the most sophisticated we've found. It's fresh, it's bright, it's zingy with citrus and screams riviera sunshine. The scent gives a feeling you'll want to bottle up and experience on days you're feeling blue.
Rituals The Ritual of Karma Fragrance Sticks
After a scent to see you through summer? Turn to this quietly brilliant reed option from Rituals. White tea meets lotus flower here for a scent that says warm, sunny days. It's best placed near the entryway of a room to brace and welcome you as soon as you step inside. And breathe...
Believing that wellbeing is made up of little pockets of joy, Neom delivers big on happy-making scents. With the help of 100% natural fragrances, their diffusers are pros at helping lift spirits and enhance moods. The delectable blend of white neroli, mimosa and lemon perfectly balances citrus and floral notes, whilst the contrast of the black reeds and the smart silver and glass bottle will look sophisticated anywhere in your home.
Focusing on your sleep this year? Create the perfect night time routine with this sleep diffuser from Marks & Spencer's credible Apothecary range. Designed in luxurious black bottle, this diffuser is a gorgeous blend of essential oils that are known for their calming properties, including lavender, jasmine and eucalyptus.
Huge fans of the independent brand St. Eval, the Cornish brand is well-known for its affordable yet high-quality scents. Inspired by its coastal roots, this sea salt fragrance is guaranteed to transport you to the beautiful Cornish coastline. A unique fusion of fresh marine scents mixed with floral notes on a bed of musk, this scent complete replicates that salty sea breeze that we all know and love.
Seeing as Scandinavian style is everywhere right now, why not add a touch of the countries' cosy feel to your home this year. The perfect transeasonal diffuser, this reed diffuser will bring a touch of the Danish tradition 'Hygge' to your home. This tradition can be explained as the idea of hunkering down and enjoying the small moments of pleasure in your life on a daily basis, something Danish people regularly practice.
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