The best electric diffusers to help you relax
Grand gestures in the home can no-doubt be thrilling – hosting a dinner party here and alfresco cocktails there – but sometimes it's the smallest of rituals that can make all the difference to daily life, especially when said habits promote peace and tranquility.
Simply tumbling your favourite aromatherapy oils into a hot bath or soaking up pockets of sunshine in the garden can be enough to instil calm. But, long gone are the days when creating a spa-style experience in the comfort of your home was restricted to a good quality scented candle or reed diffuser. In 2024, investing in a stylish electric diffuser that pairs with a range of relaxing essential oils is the way to go.
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The great thing about electronic diffusers is that they're cheap to run (just a few drops of essential oil and some water – if that – and you're set). They can be left unattended, on your choice of time setting, to fill your home with soothing or invigorating scents as you go about your day at home.
Gently pumping out essential oils, an electric diffuser will infuse your space with subtle fragrance that doesn't smell overpowering, all while adding deliciously fresh moisture into the air.
Many of the devices on our list – all carefully selected from much-loved brands like Aromatherapy Associates, NEOM and The White Company – wear many hats, doubling up as lamps (and perfect bedroom night lights) or decor. Not to mention, they make the ideal birthday gift for a loved one, too.
What's more, many of our top picks are now on sale in the Black Friday and Cyber Weekend sales. From Neal's Yard to Soho Home, bring a sense of calm and tranquility into your home for less.
Browse Red's edit of the best electric diffusers to achieve spa-like bliss at home:
Chi Aroma Diffuser
If Neal's Yard Remedies do one thing well, it's natural, organic ingredients. But this ceramic aroma diffuser has another hidden talent: it also comes with a built in ‘breathwork coach’ to guide you through a series of three mood-enhancing breathwork sequences. What's not to love?
£72.25 at nealsyardremedies.com
Esta Aroma Diffuser
Neal's Yard Remedies is one of our first stops for pampering goodies and essential oils, and we love this stylish bamboo diffuser. There are two soft light settings, making it a great night light too.
£51.00 at nealsyardremedies.com
Aromatic Essential Oil Diffuser
Designed to accompany ESPA's essential oils collection, this spa-style diffuser features a night light and auto switch-off to create the most relaxing environment possible as you drift off to sleep.
Ultrasonic Aroma Diffuser
Of course this electric diffuser from Soho House's home brand looks ultra chic. It has three time settings and an ambient LED light, and it only requires the addition of a few drops of water to scent atmospherically.
Luminarie Aroma Mist Diffuser
For something a little different to the lovely but ubiquitous white diffusers, look to this geometric metal design (our second by Made by Zen, which offers a lovely range of diffusers). It mists intermittently with a peaceful glow to capture all your senses.
Strato Atomising Diffuser
It's the cult-classic brand, Bamford, but not as you know it: the instantly recognisable pine green uniform has been swapped for an equally versatile white (and entirely recyclable) casing. And this time, the soothing scent can reach far and wide, making it perfect for bigger rooms.
Wellbeing Pod
NEOM's bestselling electric diffuser is a powerful aromatherapy tool that diffuses your chosen fragrance around your home in minutes. It can run for over seven hours and the sleek design will fit seamlessly with any decor scheme.
Atomiser Connect
This electric diffuser from luxury wellbeing brand Aromatherapy Associates is waterless, heatless and wireless like the original diffuser below, but it now has two essential oil chambers, meaning you can either easily switch between scents or double-up for a wider scent throw in bigger rooms. Simply download the free app to remotely control the diffusion intensity and light colour, as well as create personalised on/off schedules. There's also a guided breathing feature to help you unwind. It's a self-care dream come true.
£185.00 at aromatherapyassociates.com
Electronic Diffuser
It's easy to see why this diffuser is a bestselling product; it's simple ceramic design epitomises contemporary chic and The White Company's fragrance oils smell divine (the lime and bay scent is our go-to).
Motion Sensor Plug In Electronic Diffuser
This nifty plug-in diffuser from The White Company is so easy to use. Simply choose between motion mode, which releases fresh aromas whenever you step into the room, or scent mode which diffuses scent twice an hour all day. Bliss.
The Atomiser
One of the most popular electric diffusers, The Atomiser doesn't require water or heat to emit an aroma of your choice in a fine mist. It features a soft, halo light and three modes to scent your space from 30 minutes to three hours at a time. Try it with the brand's Destress Pure Essential Oil Blend for a calming bed-time experience.
Textured Ceramic Electronic Diffuser
Lasting an impressive 16 hours on its longest time setting, this herringbone-textured diffuser (another hit from The White Company) will add lowkey glamour to any room. It's the perfect at-home spa accessory.
Electric Diffuser
Natural beauty and skincare brand Cowshed is one of our go-tos when we need a little pick-me-up. We love this chic diffuser which releases your choice of essential oil at the touch of a button while emitting a soft glow.
Wellbeing Pod Mini
Neom's smallest 'pod' diffuser is a great choice if you after something compact that you can take with you on the go. It even fits into most car drinks holders! There's no water or wire involved: simply charge it up with the included cable for up to 50 hours of scenting.
Essential Oil Electric Aroma Diffuser
This good-looking device offers four time settings and multiple light modes to create your desired ambience. Its ridged ceramic shell will add a stylish touch to any room – choose from three colours – and it makes the perfect gift for any occasion.
The Ritual of Jing Sleep Aroma Diffuser
This attractive Japanese-inspired diffuser comes with a cartridge of lavender and sandalwood essential oil to soothe your mind before sleep. If you scan the QR code on the box, it'll take you to a guided meditation to try at bedtime – a lovely touch.
Electric Diffuser
From every A-lister's favourite fragrance brand, it's no surprise that Diptyque's diffuser makes an interiors statement too. It releases scent three times an hour, with a battery life of four hours. It's an investment, but it's sure to sit on your mantlepiece for many years to come.
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