# Reed diffusers: scents and how to use them > A reed diffuser stands in scented liquid, and its reeds carry the scent into the room. Choose a diffuser, a room spray, a refill or a gothic diffuser. - Published by Holistic Tree: 2026-10-23; last reviewed 2026-10-23 - URL: https://holistictree.co.uk/guides/reed-diffusers ## Key points - New to reed diffusers? Start with the 120 ml Reed Diffuser in a Chunky Glass Bottle, in eleven scents from Lavender Fields to Fig & Cassis. - Want a refill for a diffuser you already own? The Agnes + Cat Reed Diffuser Refill comes in ten scents, including Windermere and Seasalt and Moss. - Making your own scents? Pick the Sola Wood Diffuser Flowers on String, Pack of 4, for use with your own fragrance oil. - For a dark-themed home, the Blood Moon Pomegranate Reed Diffuser suits gothic interiors and moonlit rituals, and it is labelled 'Devotion'. - Over £60 we pay the first £6 of delivery on most orders, so one ordinary parcel travels free. ## How did we choose these picks? We hand-picked every product in this guide from the range we stock. Each one was chosen for who it suits and what it does, so you can see at a glance whether it fits your home or your gift list. You will find a mix of kinds and budgets here, from a glass bottle diffuser and a room spray to refills, sticks for making your own scents and gothic designs for a dark-themed home. Whether you are new to scent or a lifelong fragrance fan, there is something for you. Want to see more? Browse everything in our [Essential Oils & Diffusers](/essential-oils-and-diffusers) range, or try [Feng Shui & Home](/feng-shui-and-home) and [Gift Sets](/gift-sets). ## Which reed diffusers make a good gift for a home? Reed diffusers make a good gift for a home because the scent rises gently along the reeds into the room. Our picks are a chunky glass diffuser, an essential oil diffuser, a diffuser in an embossed box, and a refill for anyone who already has one. ### [120 ml Reed Diffuser in a Chunky Glass Bottle](/products/reed-diffuser) (£13.99) Something they'll show off on a shelf: a 120 ml reed diffuser in a chunky glass bottle. Pick from eleven scents, from Lavender Fields to Fig & Cassis. The fragrance rises along the reeds into the room, and one bottle can last up to 12 weeks. It suits new homeowners, or a best friend who loves a scented home. *Best for: New homes and scent lovers.* ### [Essential Oil Reed Diffuser 200 ml](/products/reed-diffuser-200ml-essential-oil) (£14.99) For the friend who loves to host, this 200 ml essential oil reed diffuser is a warm welcome in a glass bottle. It comes with Indonesian rattan sticks and eleven scents, from patchouli to lemon and nutmeg. The oils come in an eco-mineral oil base. Remember to remove the plug from the lid before use. *Best for: Friends who love to host.* ### [Reed Diffuser 140 ml](/products/reed-diffuser-reed-diffusers) (£18.49) Easy to wrap and lovely to open, this 140 ml reed diffuser has fibre reeds in a glass bottle that measures 8 x 6 x 30 cm. It comes in an embossed box with a protective sleeve. Choose from eleven scents, from Japanese Bloom to Provence, with Seasalt and Moss and Rhubarb Rhubarb among them. A good pick for housewarming gifts. *Best for: Housewarming and thank-you gifts.* ### [Agnes + Cat Reed Diffuser Refill](/products/agnes-cat-reed-diffuser-refill) (£9.99) Thoughtful without being fussy, this refill is for anyone who already owns a reed diffuser. It refreshes the diffuser they have, so the scent can last longer. Ten scents are on offer, including Windermere, which brings lemon, jasmine and vanilla. Windermere is the 154 ml option, while the others are 140 ml. The refill bottle measures 5.5 x 5.5 x 13 cm. *Best for: Diffuser owners needing a top-up.* - [120 ml Reed Diffuser in a Chunky Glass Bottle](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/reed-diffuser): £13.99 - [Essential Oil Reed Diffuser 200 ml](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/reed-diffuser-200ml-essential-oil): £14.99 - [Reed Diffuser 140 ml](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/reed-diffuser-reed-diffusers): £18.49 - [Agnes + Cat Reed Diffuser Refill](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/agnes-cat-reed-diffuser-refill): £9.99 ## Which room sprays suit scenting a room or linen? Yes, all four sprays scent a room, but only the Christmas spray is listed for pillows and linens. Each is a 100 ml room spray with a choice of scents, so you can pick one for your home or as a gift. ### [Oudh Room Spray 100 ml](/products/oudh-room-spray) (£6.99) Our pick for oud fans, this 100 ml room spray has four scents, and every one blends oudh with rose and saffron. Choose Oudh Noir for something rich, deep and slightly smoky, or Desert Oudh for a warm, spicy and woody feel. It's a lovely gift for a home fragrance fan or someone settling into a new home. *Best for: Oud fans and new homeowners.* ### [Summer Room Spray 100 ml](/products/summer-room-spray) (£5.49) Great for a new home, this 100 ml summer room spray comes in six scents, from fruity Sun Kissed Cherry to earthy Patchouli Forest. Sun Kissed Cherry blends cherry with vanillin and coumarin. The range also includes Fresh Vetiver, Floral Harmony, Serene Lotus and Botanical Paradise, so you can match the scent to your room. A good pick for summer lovers or anyone who wants a fresh scent in every room. *Best for: Summer lovers and fresh starts.* ### [Home Fresh Room Spray 100 ml](/products/home-fresh-room-spray) (£5.49) A pretty piece for the home, this 100 ml room spray comes in six scents, and each one has top, heart and base notes. Those are the layers you smell over time, from first notes to deeper ones underneath. Choose Fruity Melody for raspberry, strawberry, vanilla and sugar, or Mountain Flora for freesia, lilac and rose. Sakura Essence, Citrus Fresh and Apple Breeze add pear, lemon and cinnamon. A lovely gift for home fragrance lovers. *Best for: Anyone who loves a fragrant home.* ### [Christmas Room and Pillow Spray 100 ml](/products/christmas-room-and-pillow-spray-100ml) (£5.49) For the friend who loves to host, this 100 ml Christmas room and pillow spray works in rooms, on pillows and on linens. Pick from five festive scents: Frosted Sugar Plum, Cosy Winter Nights, White Christmas, Warm Gingerbread and Festive Morning. It measures 14.3 x 4.3 x 4.3 cm, a neat size for a festive stocking, and it suits anyone who loves a festive home. *Best for: Christmas hosts and festive stockings.* - [Oudh Room Spray 100 ml](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/oudh-room-spray): £6.99 - [Summer Room Spray 100 ml](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/summer-room-spray): £5.49 - [Home Fresh Room Spray 100 ml](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/home-fresh-room-spray): £5.49 - [Christmas Room and Pillow Spray 100 ml](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/christmas-room-and-pillow-spray-100ml): £5.49 ## Which diffuser supplies help me make my own scents at home? Reed diffuser sticks and sola wood diffuser flowers are the supplies that help you make your own scents at home. Together, these five gifts offer sticks, flowers and bags in sizes and colours to suit your room and your taste. ### [Reed Diffuser Sticks 25 cm x 3 mm, 500 g](/products/reed-diffuser-sticks-500g) (£23.49) Here's a lovely pick: 500 g of reed diffuser sticks, each 25 cm long and 3 mm thick. Bamboo is the material in most colours, while the black sticks are rattan and bamboo. Choose the shade that suits your room. It is a generous choice for anyone who loves home fragrance and likes to make their own diffuser, or for a home that would rather skip candles. *Best for: Home fragrance lovers and DIY makers.* ### [Sola Wood Diffuser Flowers on String, Pack of 4](/products/natural-diffuser-flowers-on-string-pack-of-4) (from £7.49) A gift that fits on any shelf, this pack of four cream sola wood diffuser flowers comes on cotton string. The large styles are about 7 cm across, and the small lily, lotus and poppy are about 5 cm. Choose carnation, lotus, rose, lily or poppy. Petals may take on some colour from the oil. Bottle and fragrance oil are not included, so it suits flower lovers and new homeowners who want to scent their own space. *Best for: Flower lovers and new homeowners.* ### [Black Fibre Reed Diffuser Sticks 25 cm x 3 mm](/products/black-fibre-reed-diffuser-sticks-25cm) (£16.49) Something new for their routine, these black fibre reed diffuser sticks are 25 cm long and 3 mm thick. They are made of fibre, and they suit refreshing an old diffuser or starting a new one. For home fragrance makers, candle makers and new homeowners, it is a simple way to make a room feel like yours. *Best for: A fresh start for a room.* ### [Reed Diffuser Sticks 30 cm, Pack of About 100](/products/indonesia-reed-diffuser-sticks-bundle) (£4.49) Sweet, simple and personal, this bag holds about 100 bamboo reed diffuser sticks. Each one is 30 cm long and 2 mm thick, which gives you plenty to make your own reed diffusers. Bamboo is the material here, and the bag is ready whenever you want to scent a new space. It suits diffuser makers and home fragrance lovers who like to keep a stock of sticks on hand. *Best for: Diffuser makers stocking up.* ### [Bamboo Reed Diffuser Sticks, Bag of About 100](/products/indonesian-reed-diffuser-sticks-pack-of-100) (£4.49) A grown-up stocking filler, this bag holds about 100 bamboo reed diffuser sticks. Pick 2.5 mm sticks at 25 x 0.4 cm, or 3.5 mm sticks at 30 x 0.4 cm. It is ideal for diffuser crafters and anyone refilling a reed diffuser, and the choice of thickness is yours. Simple to keep on hand, it is a practical gift for someone who loves to scent their home. *Best for: Refilling a diffuser at home.* - [Reed Diffuser Sticks 25 cm x 3 mm, 500 g](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/reed-diffuser-sticks-500g): £23.49 - [Sola Wood Diffuser Flowers on String, Pack of 4](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/natural-diffuser-flowers-on-string-pack-of-4): From £7.49 - [Black Fibre Reed Diffuser Sticks 25 cm x 3 mm](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/black-fibre-reed-diffuser-sticks-25cm): £16.49 - [Reed Diffuser Sticks 30 cm, Pack of About 100](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/indonesia-reed-diffuser-sticks-bundle): £4.49 - [Bamboo Reed Diffuser Sticks, Bag of About 100](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/indonesian-reed-diffuser-sticks-pack-of-100): £4.49 ## Which gothic reed diffusers suit a dark-themed home? A dark cherry, a pomegranate glass and a blood orange citrus reed diffuser all suit a dark-themed home. Each scents a room with fragrance oil and comes in a colour cardboard box. Choose by the scent you love most, from rich cherry to bright citrus and spice. ### [Blood Orange Citrus & Spice Reed Diffuser](/products/blood-orange-citrus-spice-reed-diffuser) (£9.49) Bright, cheerful and easy to love, this blood orange citrus and spice reed diffuser fills a room with citrus notes and a warming touch of spice. It weighs 280 g and comes in a colour cardboard box, so it is ready to give as it is. It suits a housewarming, or someone who collects fragrances and enjoys a dark home that still smells fresh and zesty. *Best for: Citrus fans and housewarmings.* ### [Blood Moon Pomegranate Reed Diffuser](/products/blood-moon-pomegranate-reed-diffuser) (£9.49) A pretty piece for the home, the Blood Moon pomegranate reed diffuser comes in glass and is scented with pomegranate. Its label reads 'Devotion', which suits romantic occasions and moonlit rituals. It weighs 280 g and comes in a colour cardboard box. For a gothic home or a witchy friend who loves the moon, it is a lovely way to bring the dark mood into the room. *Best for: Moon lovers and romantic evenings.* ### [Vampire Blood Dark Cherry Reed Diffuser](/products/vampire-blood-dark-cherry-reed-diffuser) (£9.49) Something they'll show off, this Vampire Blood dark cherry reed diffuser has a rich dark cherry scent and carries the word 'Passion' on its label. It is made with fragrance oil and weighs 280 g, and it comes in a colour cardboard box. It is a natural fit for gothic home lovers and for anyone who loves dark decor, whether for themselves or as a romantic gift. *Best for: Gothic home lovers and romantic gifts.* - [Blood Orange Citrus & Spice Reed Diffuser](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/blood-orange-citrus-spice-reed-diffuser): £9.49 - [Blood Moon Pomegranate Reed Diffuser](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/blood-moon-pomegranate-reed-diffuser): £9.49 - [Vampire Blood Dark Cherry Reed Diffuser](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/vampire-blood-dark-cherry-reed-diffuser): £9.49 ## Our reed diffusers: scents and how to use them compared Every pick at a glance: who it suits best and how it is sent. | Pick | Best for | Delivery | |---|---|---| | [120 ml Reed Diffuser in a Chunky Glass Bottle](/products/reed-diffuser) (£13.99) | New homes and scent lovers | Standard dispatch | | [Essential Oil Reed Diffuser 200 ml](/products/reed-diffuser-200ml-essential-oil) (£14.99) | Friends who love to host | Standard dispatch | | [Reed Diffuser 140 ml](/products/reed-diffuser-reed-diffusers) (£18.49) | Housewarming and thank-you gifts | Standard dispatch | | [Agnes + Cat Reed Diffuser Refill](/products/agnes-cat-reed-diffuser-refill) (£9.99) | Diffuser owners needing a top-up | Standard dispatch | | [Oudh Room Spray 100 ml](/products/oudh-room-spray) (£6.99) | Oud fans and new homeowners | Standard dispatch | | [Summer Room Spray 100 ml](/products/summer-room-spray) (£5.49) | Summer lovers and fresh starts | Standard dispatch | | [Home Fresh Room Spray 100 ml](/products/home-fresh-room-spray) (£5.49) | Anyone who loves a fragrant home | Standard dispatch | | [Christmas Room and Pillow Spray 100 ml](/products/christmas-room-and-pillow-spray-100ml) (£5.49) | Christmas hosts and festive stockings | Standard dispatch | | [Reed Diffuser Sticks 25 cm x 3 mm, 500 g](/products/reed-diffuser-sticks-500g) (£23.49) | Home fragrance lovers and DIY makers | Standard dispatch | | [Sola Wood Diffuser Flowers on String, Pack of 4](/products/natural-diffuser-flowers-on-string-pack-of-4) (from £7.49) | Flower lovers and new homeowners | Standard dispatch | | [Black Fibre Reed Diffuser Sticks 25 cm x 3 mm](/products/black-fibre-reed-diffuser-sticks-25cm) (£16.49) | A fresh start for a room | Standard dispatch | | [Reed Diffuser Sticks 30 cm, Pack of About 100](/products/indonesia-reed-diffuser-sticks-bundle) (£4.49) | Diffuser makers stocking up | Standard dispatch | | [Bamboo Reed Diffuser Sticks, Bag of About 100](/products/indonesian-reed-diffuser-sticks-pack-of-100) (£4.49) | Refilling a diffuser at home | Standard dispatch | | [Blood Orange Citrus & Spice Reed Diffuser](/products/blood-orange-citrus-spice-reed-diffuser) (£9.49) | Citrus fans and housewarmings | Same-day dispatch | | [Blood Moon Pomegranate Reed Diffuser](/products/blood-moon-pomegranate-reed-diffuser) (£9.49) | Moon lovers and romantic evenings | Same-day dispatch | | [Vampire Blood Dark Cherry Reed Diffuser](/products/vampire-blood-dark-cherry-reed-diffuser) (£9.49) | Gothic home lovers and romantic gifts | Same-day dispatch | ## How does delivery work? Every order travels by tracked UK delivery, to your door or straight to theirs if it's a gift. Delivery is the sum of your parcels, from £3.95 each (some items travel free), and free over £60 on most orders: we pay the first £6. Each product page shows the expected delivery dates before you pay. See [delivery](/delivery) for the details. ## Ready to choose? Reed diffusers suit anyone who wants a scented home, from new homeowners and fragrance fans to crafters making their own scents, with room sprays and refills for extra fragrance. Pick your favourite above and add it to your basket: every product page shows its size, price and delivery dates. More ideas: [Aroma diffusers: how to choose one](/guides/aroma-diffusers) · [Wax melts and wax melt burners](/guides/wax-melts) · [Essential oils for beginners: scents and how to use them](/guides/essential-oils-for-beginners). ## Questions ### What is a good reed diffuser for a beginner? The 120 ml Reed Diffuser in a Chunky Glass Bottle is a simple place to start. It comes in a chunky glass bottle, can last up to 12 weeks, and is offered in eleven scents, from Lavender Fields to Fig & Cassis. Pick one scent you love and see how it fills your room. ### How do you choose a reed diffuser scent as a gift? Choose a scent that matches the person's taste. The Reed Diffuser 140 ml has eleven scents, from Japanese Bloom to Provence, and suits friends who love a scented home. For a darker gift, the Blood Moon Pomegranate Reed Diffuser is scented with pomegranate and labelled 'Devotion'. ### Can I make my own reed diffuser at home? Yes, you can. The Black Fibre Reed Diffuser Sticks are made for refreshing or making your own reed diffuser at home. They are 25 cm long and 3 mm thick. The Reed Diffuser Sticks 25 cm x 3 mm, 500 g come in natural, green, black, pink, brown or purple. ### What is a good reed diffuser refill? The Agnes + Cat Reed Diffuser Refill is a good choice if you already own a diffuser. It comes in ten scents, including Windermere and Seasalt and Moss, and is made to refresh an existing diffuser for longer. ### Is delivery free on reed diffusers in the UK? Free UK delivery over £60 on most orders: we pay the first £6 of delivery. Every product page shows the expected delivery dates before you pay. The Blood Orange Citrus & Spice Reed Diffuser, 280 g, makes a bright gift.