Diffusing soothing scents throughout a space can be achieved in several ways. Two of the most effective and popular methods are to use reed diffusers or oil burners. Let’s take a look at some of the differences between the two, so you can decide which one is best for you.
Reed Diffusers
Reed diffusers are made from a collection of thin wooden sticks inserted into a bottle or vase filled with scented essential oils. The oils are absorbed into the porous sticks, which then diffuse the aromas into the air.
By their very design, reed diffusers are quite aesthetically pleasing, as they look akin to a modern or abstract floral arrangement. Indeed, you could even insert an artificial flower or two into the diffuser to disguise it.
The trouble with reed diffusers is that they do not produce a very strong scent. The medium of diffusal means that the aroma produced is very gentle ‒ perhaps too much so. For larger spaces, several reed diffusers might be required before you begin to notice the smell.
The benefit of this gentler diffusion is that it is less likely to be overwhelming for those with sensitive noses.
Reed diffusers are also generally considered quite safe.
Probably the biggest draw for reed diffusers is that they’re simple to use. You can set it up and forget about it until you need to refill it, which can take weeks or even months, depending on the size of the diffuser.
Oil Burners
Oil burners usually consist of a raised dish containing essential oils, under which a candle is placed to create heat, causing the oils to vaporise and diffuse into the air.
Oil diffusers are extremely effective at diffusing smells throughout a space quickly and efficiently. The problem with them is that they’re not necessarily very pretty ‒ although some oil burners have got some pretty innovative and stylish designs. Nonetheless, unlike reed diffusers, oil burners can’t easily be disguised since they only have one clear purpose and use.
Although oil diffusers are very effective at diffusing scents, the results can sometimes be a little overpowering ‒ particularly in small spaces or when one is near the diffuser. Therefore, they should be used wisely and perhaps with milder scents to avoid overwhelming people occupying the space.
Oil burners will also typically use up a lot more essential oils per hour than other methods since the burning causes it to evaporate a lot faster. If you’re using oil burners a lot, prepare to spend more on oils.
Probably one of the biggest drawbacks of oil burners is the safety aspect, especially in areas where children are present. Naked flames are always a fire safety hazard and therefore require constant supervision. One should never leave a lit oil burner unattended. Also, you’re going to have to constantly buy more candles and clean up waxy residue if you use an oil burner often.
At Scent.ology, we supply both reed diffusers and oil burners, besides other diffusion technologies, to suit your needs. Contact us now to find out what solution would be best for you!
