Reed diffuser sticks are the quiet workhorse of natural home fragrance — and the dark version brings an unmistakably more elegant look than the natural straw colour. These black diffuser reeds are 25 cm long and 3 mm thick, supplied in a 500 g pack, ready to drop into your scent bottle and let the fragrance rise.
How reed diffusers work
The porous reeds soak up the scented oil from the bottle and let it evaporate gradually into the air. Because there is no flame and no electricity involved, the reeds give a steady, low-key release of fragrance that suits living rooms, bathrooms, bedrooms and small offices.
Why black
The dark finish gives a graphic, considered look that works particularly well with clear or amber glass bottles, and with the darker, woodier fragrance families — sandalwood, vetiver, oud and so on. The reeds are made of rattan and bamboo, both natural materials with the right open structure to carry scent.
How to use
Place the reeds in the diffuser bottle so that about two-thirds sit below the surface and one-third rises above. Flip the reeds every week or so to refresh the scent throw. Use more reeds for a stronger fragrance in larger rooms, fewer for a subtler effect.
Specifications
- Material: rattan and bamboo
- Colour: black
- Length: 25 cm
- Thickness: 3 mm
- Pack: 500 g
- Country of origin: Indonesia
For makers and shops
A 500 g pack is a sensible quantity for anyone making and selling reed diffusers, or for households that change scents through the seasons. Keep the unused reeds in a dry, sealed container to preserve their absorbency until you are ready to use them.