How to use a hanging car diffuser: 5 steps to get the scent right

How to use a hanging car diffuser: 5 steps to get the scent right

The quick answer

Remove the stopper, screw the lid back on, invert the bottle a few times, then hang it with a short string. When the scent fades, invert it again. That is it.

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A hanging car diffuser is the simplest way to scent a car: no plugs, no batteries, no mess. Here is how to set one up properly.

How it works

The wooden lid soaks up the fragrance from the glass bottle and releases it slowly into the car.

Drift Mist hanging car diffuser on a green car

Set up in 5 steps

  1. Unscrew the lid.
  2. Remove the inner stopper.
  3. Screw the lid back on, making sure it is secure.
  4. Gently invert the bottle to release the scent into the lid. Repeat a few times until you can smell the fragrance through the wooden lid.
  5. Hang it where you like and adjust the string length. Keep it short enough that the diffuser cannot reach the windscreen while you drive.

Where to hang it

Hang it somewhere with a little airflow and clear of your view of the road. It is designed not to leak when used as directed.

When the scent fades

Repeat step 4. Inverting the bottle again lets more fragrance soak into the wooden lid.

Four easy scents to start with

Lost Cherries scent notesLost CherriesDark cherry, sweet and grown up. A best seller. Snow Angel scent notesSnow AngelSoft and clean. Never too much.
The Brave scent notesThe BraveLavender and nutmeg over agarwood. Watermelon scent notesWatermelonLight, juicy and easy to live with.

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What buyers say

4.9 out of 5 from 71 verified reviews.

"10/10 would recommend!! Smells amazing! Will be purchasing again!!"Melvin
"Great product and excellent packaging and delivery"Lee

Your questions

How many times should I invert it?

A few times at first, until you can smell the fragrance through the wooden lid. Start light; you can always add more.

The scent has faded. Is it empty?

Usually not. Invert the bottle again so more fragrance soaks into the lid.

Will it leak?

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

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