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Any other scent reed diffusers that are as good as Jo M?

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Secretsquirrel1 Sun 12-Jun-22 21:15:55

I have tried a few different reed scent diffusers in my house , but they aren’t anything like as nice as the Jo M ones my daughter has in her house.
They seem to last for ages as well as smelling wonderful but they are soo expensive!
Have any of you found any others that are as nice / long lasting ,or almost, without paying such s lot of money?
I know they say you get what you pay for but I can’t pay for it lol ?

Sassanach512 Mon 13-Jun-22 17:15:57

Another vote for Aldi here, the No. 1 lime, basil and mandarin is lovely. Yes they may only last a few weeks but at £3.49 you really can't go wrong

silverlining48 Mon 13-Jun-22 19:01:26

When I said they run out quickly, I meant the shop runs out of stock quickly, so popular they seem to be.
I got a no. 1 lime, basil and mandarin a couple of days ago. As Sassanach says, its very nice but choice is becoming limited, so
if we over enthuse, Aldi may gain more custom and it will be harder to find what we want, so those who choose Jo Malone etc, thats fine. It probably is nicer. It certainly should be. smile

MargaretMilton Thu 27-Oct-22 01:59:33

I live up north in Scotland and my daughter got me one from a small company called Angelic Aromas Aberdeen. Smells wonderful... not sure where they ship to though...

Shirleyw Thu 27-Oct-22 02:29:47

M & S apothecary range are lovely.

Sago Thu 27-Oct-22 08:52:44

Another vote for Valletta, really beautiful natural smells, similar to Neom but much cheaper.

Yammy Thu 27-Oct-22 09:10:49

A company has set up in West Cumberland called Lakeland lights. At the moment they make candles but I think they will soon move into diffusers. I bought three for nostalgia's sake, as presents. My daughter assures me after having a good laugh she lit the Cleator Moor and it was a light lovely smell of clean washing. I have a St.Bees which smells of a clean seaside.
CleatorMoor is a bit of a joke in West Cumberland, Lowry painted their Chip shop queue.

vegansrock Thu 27-Oct-22 09:17:38

The Neom rechargeable diffuser is the best, also Muji do a good one. Not cheap,though once you’ve bought the little machine you just buy the essential oils to top it up.

Serendipity22 Thu 27-Oct-22 09:28:40

I bought an Aldi 1 yesterday, Black Cherry. Its smells gorgeous but its too soon to say how long it will last.
smile

MrsKen33 Thu 27-Oct-22 09:39:18

Daisymae did you mean Valletta or Vallente? Both make candles

Patsy70 Thu 27-Oct-22 09:45:48

My son bought me a diffuser, which smells divine, it is Made by Zen, Moroccan Rose. I also have one by Purity Lab, Cleanse Sage & Citrus Peel.

Patsy70 Thu 27-Oct-22 09:52:24

I think it’s Vallente, MrsKen33. Just googled it and they do a variety of natural fragrances, also free delivery when spending over £20.

VB000 Thu 27-Oct-22 11:20:03

Delicious and long lasting one by Uniquessence, from Onomatopoeia in Lyndhurst New Forest, bought on a visit there. They also have an online store. They do lots of different ones, we got this one and it lasted for months! Citrus Breeze - Bergamot Lemongrass & Lime - £22.50.

MrsKen33 Thu 27-Oct-22 11:21:46

Thank you Patsy70

Maggiemaybe Thu 27-Oct-22 11:30:05

Another vote here for Valentte. UK made, natural and absolutely gorgeous scents. And they have regular offers.

harrysgran Thu 27-Oct-22 12:11:24

Habitat available from Argos and Sainsbury are long lasting and smell gorgeous my DD bought me mandarin and lemongrass and fills the room with fragrance Argos have some in clearance at half price

Forsythia Thu 27-Oct-22 12:14:25

National Trust shop do a really lovely one called Blue Spruce and Frosted Pine.

Patsy70 Mon 31-Oct-22 17:43:26

Daisymae what Valentte reed diffuser fragrance would you recommend?

Patsy70 Tue 01-Nov-22 08:58:13

I’ve ordered the lemongrass & rosemary, as it has the best reviews.

Boz Tue 01-Nov-22 09:04:02

My son bought me two from House of Fraser. Both vile; smelling like cheap plug-in air fresheners. Aren't these things bad for you ?

Patsy70 Tue 01-Nov-22 09:08:02

Not if they are from natural essential oils, Boz. I agree some fragrances are quite disgusting, smelling of chemicals.

Farzanah Tue 01-Nov-22 09:13:42

I’m wary of fragrances in the house as my OH has asthma, but I’ve found the nicest and most natural ones come from the St Eval Candle Co. In Cornwall. Bay and Rosemary is my favourite.

Doodledog Tue 01-Nov-22 09:22:14

Another vote for the Aldi ones. I always have one in my hallway on a shelf above the radiator. The one that's supposed to be JM Pomegranate Noir is lovely, as is the Lime Basil and Mandarine one. It is true that they run out (of stock and smell grin) very quickly, but that gives you the chance to change the smell. Aldi also stock refresher oil, so you don't have to keep throwing out the bottles and reeds.

I got a Next one for Christmas once, and it lasted for ages (smelt nice too).

snowberryZ Wed 02-Nov-22 13:37:16

Sago

Another vote for Valletta, really beautiful natural smells, similar to Neom but much cheaper.

How do I find Valetta? I've tried googling but can't find it. confused Do they have an online shop? If not, which places stock this brand?

keirahanry Tue 02-Apr-24 05:58:58

1 lime, basil and mandarin reed diffuser are pretty good.

Pixieboots Tue 02-Apr-24 07:07:42

Thornbush Hill - an independent maker in South Wales. I love the eucalyptus and peppermint, especially good for kitchen and dog smells.