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Rattan diffuser reeds: All-natural rattan reed sticks are the classic option for reed diffusers. Rattan reed sticks are naturally porous and draw the scented diffuser base solution up through multiple cells that look like tiny straws bunched together.

For the best fragrance throw, rattan reed sticks should be cut with a sharp blade so the ends don't split or fray. A clean cut means they can easily carry liquid to the top of the reed, so look for rattan diffuser sticks that are precisely cut when shopping for rattan reed sticks.

Looking for a way to set your reed diffusers apart? Add a few ornamental yet functional Flower Diffuser Reeds or Spiral Diffuser Reeds to your reed diffusers! Fun, whimsical diffuser sticks like these are an eye-catching addition that will differentiate your reed diffusers from the rest.

You can mix and match different styles of diffuser sticks, or stick with a more classic look. 

How does reed diffuser base work? If you placed reed diffuser sticks directly in fragrance oil or essential oil, not much would happen because those liquids are too thick to travel up reed sticks alone. Reed diffuser base solves this problem by thinning out fragrance oil or essential oil. Reed sticks are able to pull this less viscous solution upwards, which allows the scent to disperse into the air. 

A reed diffuser base is made generally made from a blend of silicones and organic compounds that combine with the fragrance oil or essential oil used. However, our CandleScience EcoBase Diffuser Solution is free from silicone.

Simply pour the reed diffuser solution and fragrance oil or essential oil into the same container, then stir gently to make the final scented reed diffuser solution. 

Best for highly-scented reed diffusers: CandleScience EcoBase Diffuser Solution is optimized to create strong, high-performance reed diffusers. Compatible with both fragrance oil and essential oil, this base creates a diffuser solution that travels effortlessly up reeds to release scent into the air. This formula is proprietary to CandleScience and is made with more renewable resources than the industry standard. It's also free from silicone. If you’ve used the classic Reed Diffuser Base, you might find that you need less fragrance oil or essential oil for a similar result with EcoBase.

Classic option: Our Reed Diffuser Base is a long-time customer favorite. This reed diffuser base also works with both fragrance oils and essential oils. While the EcoBase Diffuser Solution made stronger reed diffusers in our lab tests, the classic base is still a great choice for long-lasting reed diffusers.

Scented reed diffuser solution can be made with either fragrance oil or essential oil—the choice is up to you! However, keep International Fragrance Association (IFRA) recommendations in mind. IFRA creates rules and regulations for the use of fragrance materials, including setting usage limits for different product categories. 

IFRA classifies reed diffusers in Category 10A. Always reference the IFRA certificate of a fragrance oil or essential oil before selecting it for use in reed diffusers. CandleScience lists all reed diffuser safe options for fragrance oils here and essential oils here. 

Learn more about IFRA guidelines here.

Glass bottles with stoppers (or leak-proof caps) are the most common packaging choice for reed diffusers, since some components of fragrance oil or essential oil can break down certain plastics.