15 Best Reed Diffusers That'll Make Any Space More Inviting

Tired: Candles. Wired: Reed diffusers. Not only are they flame-free (read: safe for college dorms and forgetful people), but the best reed diffusers will last for weeks, if not months, before you need to replace them. Whether you're on the hunt for spa-worthy, Allure Best of Beauty-winning favorites for your bathroom or warm, Amalfi Coast-inspired blends that are staples in our staffers' home offices, these fragrant reed diffusers will surely become your new favorite air fresheners.

• Best Long-Lasting: Nest New York Wild Mint & Eucalyptus Reed Diffuser, $62
• Most Crowd-Pleasing: Voluspa Santal Vanille Reed Diffuser, $135
• Most Iconic: Capri Blue Volcano Signature Reed Diffuser, $40
• Best Splurge: Diptyque Baies Reed Diffuser Set, $215
• Best Woody: Maison Margiela Replica By the Fireplace Diffuser, $95
• Like a Warm Hug: Acqua Di Parma Home Insieme Diffuser, $115
• Best Uplifting Scent: Brooklinen Good Intentions Reed Diffuser, $55
• Moodiest Scent: Jo Malone London Lime Basil & Mandarin Scent Surround Diffuser, $110

 

 

In case you're not familiar, these gorgeous diffusers are much more than your usual home decor. Usually, they consist of a glass bottle that's filled with a fragrance oil blend (commonly essential oil-based) that disperses into the air through its accompanying reed sticks. In a sense, they're kind of like cordless, heatless versions of your average essential oil diffuser. And like your favorite scent diffusers, there are practically endless aromatic concoctions to choose from — but, our editors may have found the top picks on the market. Below, take a peek — and maybe a whiff, too — of the very best, high-quality reed diffusers for a subtle boost of aromatherapy in your home.

VOLUSPA

Voluspa Santal Vanille Reed Diffuser

$135

NORDSTROM

$135

REVOLVE

Why It's Worth It: If there was one scent that dominated just about everyone's fragrance collection over the past few years, it's santal. (It's also one of Taylor Swift's favorite scents.) There are hundreds of sandalwood-infused scents to choose from, but when it comes to our homes, we're cracking open Voluspa's Santal Vanille Reed Diffuser.

Editor Tip: This scent features a warm, spicy note paired with sweet vanilla and woody oud for a scent-ual experience unlike any other. (Sorry, had to!)

Key Notes: Vanilla, sandalwood, oud

CAPRI BLUE

Capri Blue Volcano Signature Reed Diffuser

$40

NORDSTROM

$40

AMAZON

Why It's Worth It: You may not know it by name, but Capri Blue's Volcano Signature Reed Diffuser is one of the most iconic home fragrances out there. "If you want your home to smell like an Anthropologie, this is the diffuser to grab," says associate director of social media Kassidy Silva. (Yep, this is the retailer's signature scent.)

Editor Tip: It's a mainstay in most swanky boutiques for its aromatically pleasing, bright notes of citrusy lemon, orange, and a dash of sugar for sweetness.

Key Notes: Lemon, orange, lime, greens, sugar