How to choose a car scent: fresh, sweet, woody or fragrance inspired

How to choose a car scent: fresh, sweet, woody or fragrance inspired

The quick answer

Pick a family first: fresh, sweet, warm or fragrance inspired. Then go one step lighter than you would wear. Still stuck? Our 30 second quiz picks three for you.

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A car is a small space, so a scent that is lovely in a shop can be a lot after a week of commuting. The easiest way to choose is to start with a family, then pick a scent inside it.

Watermelon scent notesFreshWatermelonLight, juicy and easy to live with. Candyfloss scent notesSweetCandyflossSoft and sugary. The gentle sweet one.
Leather scent notesWarmLeatherSmooth and calm. A lounge feel. The Brave scent notesFragrance inspiredThe BraveLavender and nutmeg over agarwood.

Fresh and fruity

Clean, bright and easy to live with. If you want a car that smells light rather than perfumed, start here. Try Watermelon or Mango.

Sweet

Dessert and candy notes for people who like their car to smell like a treat. Candyfloss, Bubblegum, Cola and Pina Colada all live here.

Warm and woody

Deeper, richer and better in colder months. Leather and Egyptian Amber suit people who want the car to feel like a lounge.

Fragrance inspired

Some of our scents are inspired by well known aftershaves and perfumes, including the Oud range. If you already have a signature scent, this is the easy way to carry it into the car.

Drift Mist Oud gift set

Three tips before you buy

  • Go one step lighter than you would wear. Scent builds up in a small space.
  • Hang it where air moves, away from direct sun.
  • If you cannot decide, pick two and swap when you fancy a change. Our gift sets are built for exactly that.

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Cannot pick one family? Take three

Three luxury car diffusers of your choice £44.97
A luxury box for each one Included
Free UK delivery Included
The Signature Three £29.98

Take one fresh, one sweet and one warm, and swap with your mood.

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What buyers say

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"Absolutely brilliant, the airfreshners are fantastic and a brilliant company to deal with. I will definitely be ordering again"Chris B.
"10/10 would recommend!! Smells amazing! Will be purchasing again!!"Melvin

Your questions

Which scent family suits most people?

Fresh. It is light, clean and never too much in a small car, so it is the safe pick for a gift.

Will it smell exactly like my aftershave?

No. Our inspired scents are similar in feel rather than identical.

Will it leak?

Our glass diffusers are designed not to leak, when used as directed.

More scent guides

Any three for £29.98, each boxed with a handwritten note.

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