A reed diffuser is a good way to add fragrance to an area. The advantage of a reed diffuser is it supplies a fragrance scent without the need for a flame or electricity. This allows a reed diffuser to be used in a location that a candle would not be allowed. Such as some offices, dorm rooms or fire restricted areas. The additional advantage of a reed diffuser, at least oil filled reed diffusers is that they last a long time without a re-fill. Our reed diffusers at Essential Pleasures are all oil filled. This is not true of less expensive alcohol filled reed diffusers wish are used up more quickly. We have gotten many months of use out of single oil filled reed diffuser in our home. The principle behind the operation of a reed diffuser is the fragrance filled oil travels up the reeds to then disperse the fragrance in the air. The more reeds you use typically 9 to 12 reeds the stronger the scent. The fewer the number of reeds used in a reed diffuser the weaker the scent. That way you can control the amount of scent by adjusting the number of reeds used. It is best at times to flip the reeds over, especially when first starting the reed diffuser to get the action started or to improve the action if the scent has weakened in the area. You must be very careful when working with a reed diffuser; the fragrance filled oil can remove the finish on any surface if spilled. Normally when flipping the reeds I remove them slowly wipe the removed end with a paper towel then place them back in the diffuser. Reed diffusers are supplied in many different designs to match almost any décor. They work best in small rooms such as baths, which need just that right amount of scent. At Essential Pleasures we also sell . the diffuser oil and reeds separately, this can be used to refresh a reed diffuser you already have or to make a vase or container you have into a reed diffuser. We do recommend that you change the reeds in a diffuser when you add more fragranced diffuser oil. Over time the reeds will clog and not work as well as when first started. A nice addition to a reed diffuser is an aroma bud. An aroma bud is a rose made out of thin wood. These buds look exactly like rose buds and work just like reeds in a reed diffuser. The aroma buds must be kept from direct contact with the diffuser oil since it will damage the glue on the buds we recommend at least six (6) inches from the top of the oil, not the stem just the bud itself. The stem of the bud is placed in the diffuser oil. We also do recommend that reeds be used in addition to the buds for additional fragrance throw. The buds are available in many colors and make a wonderful rose bud display to add to your décor. The buds can also be used with out the diffuser oil and used with a linen spray that is sold at Essential Pleasures to add fragrance to the rose buds. We carry over 400 fragrances at Essential Pleasures. We are sure you will find many you like. One we sell is called fresh cut roses that smell just like a bouquet of roses. Please make sure that you keep reed diffusers and diffuser oil out of the reach of small children and pets.