Scent shapes how a home feels. If your home doesn't yet have a fragrance you love, a diffuser is a simple way to change that.
There are a few main types of diffuser, and each works a little differently. Here's a quick guide to help you choose.
Waterless electric diffusers
These spread fragrance oil into the air without water or heat. A kirri Element, Beacon or Pillar diffuser is waterless: the oil bottle screws straight in, so there's no tank to fill or clean.
They pair with the kirri app, where you choose the intensity (delicate, subtle, radiant or intense) and set when the diffuser runs.
Heat diffusers
Heat diffusers warm the oil so the scent rises into the room. They're often budget friendly and suit smaller spaces.
Ultrasonic diffusers
Ultrasonic diffusers mix oil with water and use vibration to create a fine mist. They need regular refilling and cleaning, and the water dilutes the scent.
Passive diffusers
Passive diffusers let fragrance spread naturally, with no power at all. Reed diffusers draw oil up through the reeds for a soft, steady scent. The kirri Wood Diffuser uses beech wood: add a few drops of fragrance oil and the wood releases it into the air.
What to consider when buying a diffuser
- Room size: larger, open-plan spaces suit an electric diffuser you can turn up; smaller rooms suit a reed or wood diffuser.
- How you'll use it: choose an app-controlled diffuser if you want scent on a schedule, or a passive one for a constant gentle fragrance.
- Upkeep: waterless and passive diffusers need far less cleaning than water-based ones.
- Design: pick a diffuser that suits your décor, since it will sit on show.
Find the right diffuser
The best diffuser is the one that fits your space and how you live. Many homes use a mix: an electric diffuser in the living area and reed diffusers in smaller rooms.
kirri is a Melbourne home fragrance brand with electric diffusers, reed diffusers and fragrance oils to suit every room.